La Junta Police Department

Welcome

Are you interested in taking the first step in discovering an exciting career with the La Junta Police Department? 

We offer a unique opportunity to work in an environment that is unavailable anywhere else.  The La Junta Police Department offers qualified individuals a chance to protect and serve the fine citizens of the City of La Junta.

The Police Reserve Officer Program is comprised of community members, such as yourself, who wish to volunteer as a Police Officer.  These officers supplement the full-time officers in a variety of duties throughout the Department.  They patrol in vehicles, on foot patrols, or on bicycle patrol.  This program is ideal for individuals who have an established career and do not wish to make a full transition to a full-time Police Officer.  Reserve Officers can enjoy the best of both worlds, maintain their chosen career while helping to police their community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications for Reserve Police Officer is as follows:

• Be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment;
• Not have any felony or serious misdemeanor convictions that would prohibit you from possessing a firearm;
• Be a United States citizen or have applied for U.S. citizenship;
• Possess a High School diploma or GED equivalency;
• Possess a Colorado driver’s license;
• Successfully pass a complete Background Investigation;
• Successfully pass a psychological screening, & medical examination;
• Complete the required P.O.S.T. training academy;
• Successfully pass an Oral Interview.

DUTIES OF A RESERVE OFFICER

A Reserve Officer performs general law enforcement, which includes street patrol, conducting preliminary police investigations, report writing, collision investigations, traffic control, issuance of citations, and other basic law enforcement functions. 

Reserve Officers are also utilized at special events such as parades, street fairs, or security for major sporting events.   Reserve Officers perform most of the same duties as a full-time officer.

Reserve Officers are required to work 12 hours a month, perferrably on the weekends, between the hours of 8pm and 2am. A Reserve Officer can volunteer to work more than the minimum twelve hours a month, if they choose. 

BENEFITS OF A RESERVE OFFICER

The Police Department does not offer financial compensation for it’s Reserve Officers, but we will provide you with the standard uniform and protective vest.  The Reserves do receive an equipment allowance once a year.  This allowance is determined yearly by the Reserve Governing Board. This allowance is to offset the cost of the equipment that you are required to provide.  You are required to provide a department approved firearm, duty belt with related equipment, and foot wear.