Buckley Reserve Police Officer FAQs Why become a Buckley Police Reserve Officer? Citizens become Reserve Police Officers for two primary reasons. Many are interested in a law enforcement career. This position serves as an opportunity to explore and advance towards that career. Others are citizens who are otherwise employed and wish to volunteer within their community. Reserve policing is an exciting and meaningful way to give back and serve your community. How do I apply? The City of Buckley Police Department opens up testing for entry level reserve candidates prior to the upcoming Reserve Academy through the Fife Police Department. Entry level candidates must contact the Reserve Coordinator to establish their candidacy. Interested candidates should fill out the Reserve Police Officer Interest form via the link on the Reserve home page. Applicants will complete an entry level reserve test and physical ability test with the City of Buckley. Upon successful completion of the test, the applicant will be contacted by the Reserve Coordinator. Applicants must further pass an oral board interview, a background examination, a polygraph examination, a psychological examination, and a medical examination. Applicants serve at the pleasure of the Chief of Police and must successfully interview with the Chief. Reserve Police Officers are volunteers and are not represented by a union. Reserve Coordinator: Officer Melissa Voglis 253-204-0236 Cell 360-761-7834 Desk mvoglis@cityofbuckley.com Is there a cost to apply? No. There is no fee to take an entry level reserve test and physical ability test. After the oral board interview, selected applicants will move forward with the testing process. Is there a cost to the Reserve Officer Program? Yes. A cost of $700.00 will be due upon successful completion of a background investigation, Chief’s interview, polygraph test, a psychological test, and a medical examination. This fee covers the expense of the reserve academy. If an applicant successfully passes the reserve academy, he/she may be reimbursed the cost of the academy. If an applicant does not successfully complete the reserve academy or decides at any time to withdraw their position in the academy, the funds will not be reimbursed.
Buckley Reserve Police Officer FAQs Why become a Buckley Police Reserve Officer? Citizens become Reserve Police Officers for two primary reasons. Many are interested in a law enforcement career. This position serves as an opportunity to explore and advance towards that career. Others are citizens who are otherwise employed and wish to volunteer within their community. Reserve policing is an exciting and meaningful way to give back and serve your community. How do I apply? The City of Buckley Police Department opens up testing for entry level reserve candidates prior to the upcoming Reserve Academy through the Fife Police Department. Entry level candidates must contact the Reserve Coordinator to establish their candidacy. Interested candidates should fill out the Reserve Police Officer Interest form via the link on the Reserve home page. Applicants will complete an entry level reserve test and physical ability test with the City of Buckley. Upon successful completion of the test, the applicant will be contacted by the Reserve Coordinator. Applicants must further pass an oral board interview, a background examination, a polygraph examination, a psychological examination, and a medical examination. Applicants serve at the pleasure of the Chief of Police and must successfully interview with the Chief. Reserve Police Officers are volunteers and are not represented by a union. Reserve Coordinator: Officer Melissa Voglis 253-204-0236 Cell 360-761-7834 Desk mvoglis@cityofbuckley.com Is there a cost to apply? No. There is no fee to take an entry level reserve test and physical ability test. After the oral board interview, selected applicants will move forward with the testing process. Is there a cost to the Reserve Officer Program? Yes. A cost of $700.00 will be due upon successful completion of a background investigation, Chief’s interview, polygraph test, a psychological test, and a medical examination. This fee covers the expense of the reserve academy. If an applicant successfully passes the reserve academy, he/she may be reimbursed the cost of the academy. If an applicant does not successfully complete the reserve academy or decides at any time to withdraw their position in the academy, the funds will not be reimbursed.