Volunteer as a Reserve Officer
We are currently accepting applications for the position of Reserve Officer. This position is a non-paid volunteer position. Any questions can be directed to Reserve Major Alex Mahaffey at p96398@aacounty.org or Sgt. Luis Gonzalez at p90982@aacounty.org
Reserve Officer Unit
The Anne Arundel County Police Department Reserve Officer Unit is an intense, demanding but rewarding volunteer assignment requiring a commitment of at least 16 hours of service each month, including two special events. The program is a cost-effective method designed to increase the efficiency of the sworn patrol officer by keeping them available to answer calls for service that require law enforcement authority.
The Reserve Officer is not compensated monetarily, is not authorized to carry weapons, and has no vested arrest authority from this program.
The Reserve Officer performs a wide variety of support services to both the police officer on the street and the citizens of Anne Arundel County. Selected candidates receive free uniforms, professional training and equipment to fulfill their official duties.
Our Reserve Officers perform a wide range of duties, including directing traffic, identifying abandoned vehicles, investigating roadway hazards, patrolling shopping centers and neighborhoods, perform courier duties, supplementing the School Crossing Guard Program, issuing parking tickets for handicapped and fire lane parking violations and other non-emergency activities.
How to become a Reserve Officer
For more information on becoming a Reserve Officer with the Anne Arundel County Police Department Email Reserve Major Alex Mahaffey at p96398@aacounty.org or Sgt. Luis Gonzalez at p90982@aacounty.org.
The successful applicant must be age 21 or older, a citizen of the United States, have no record of serious misdemeanors or felony convictions, and be willing to perform a minimum of 16 hours of police work including two special events each month.
Interested applicants should submit a completed Reserve Application to Reserve Major Alex Mahaffey at p96398@aacounty.org or Sgt. Luis Gonzalez at p90982@aacounty.org.