Sheriff’s Office Reserve Deputies
Reserve Deputies
The Sheriff’s Office has a Reserve Bureau of fully trained Deputies. By day, they work in their respective careers. In their off-hours, they put on the Sheriff’s Office uniform and patrol the streets and perform other public safety duties for the community.
History
The Reserve Bureau was created in 1965 through the vision of former Shelby County Sheriff William N. Morris, Jr. Since then, hundreds of citizens have been part of the Reserve Deputy Program.
Reserve Deputies serve in several bureaus at various times based on their availability. The Officers receive the same training as full-time Deputies. Besides attending classroom courses, Reserve Deputies must meet rigorous physical agility standards, be proficient in the use of firearms, and take 40 hours of specialized training each year.
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| Sheriff Mark Luttrell, Jr. greats more than 50 Reserve Deputies help in “Operation Sudden Impact” Crime Suppression Initiative |
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| Reserve Deputies Assist in the round up of Child Support Fugitives |
Interested in Becoming a Reserve Officer?
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is looking for qualified men and women who want to serve the community ranging from regular patrol shifts to providing security at special events.
Minimum Qualifications of a Reserve Deputy
- Must have graduated from an accredited high school or GED at the time of application
- Be at least 21 years-old at the time training begins
- Pass a written, a physical, and drug test
- Be a United States citizen
- Service Requirements: 24 hours/month
Recruit Training
A minimum of 500 hours, consisting of three (3) evenings a week from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and eight (8) hours on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for a period of approximately 6 months.
Are there any costs involved? No
- Initial uniforms provided
- Equipment and gear provided
- Yearly uniform allowance
To obtain an Application Packet by email click here: 
(Please include your Name, Address, and Phone Number in the email)
To order an application by phone call: (901) 867-1440
