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Reserve Deputy Program

Sheriff’s Reserve Deputies

Lewis County Sheriff’s Office has an active Volunteer Reserve Program. Reserve deputies typically work with full-time deputies in performance of their duties. Tenured reserves who have passed appropriate training are also allowed to perform patrol duties by themselves with minimal supervision. While the Reserve Program is a recruitment tool and a stepping stone for a full-time law enforcement career, it is also ideal for someone with an established career who wants be involved in law enforcement, and to make a positive difference in their community.

 

Requirements to be a Reserve Deputy:

  • 21 years of age

  • No felony convictions

  • Valid Washington State driver’s license

  • United States citizen

  • High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate

  • Good physical health and condition

  • Other agency requirements…

 

Testing

  • Physical Ability for deputy.

    • See CJTC Physical Ability requirements at www.cjtc.state.wa.us.

  • Structured in-house oral interview.

  • Polygraph examination.

  • Psychological evaluation.

  • Drug screening.

  • Criminal history and background investigation.

  • Reference check.

  • Physical examination.

 

 

For more information about our Reserve Deputy program please contact:

Jeff Humphrey by E-mail: Jeffrey.Humphrey@lewiscountywa.gov

Mat Schlecht by E-mail: Mathew.Schlecht@lewiscountywa.gov

Applications can be downloaded with this link: Reserve Deputy Application

 

Our Mission

Being a committed community partner, providing professional service to enhance the safety, security, and quality of life in Lewis County

 

Our Vision

Committed to excellence in being a trusted, respected, and professional public safety agency.

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Address

351 NW. North St

Chehalis, WA

98532

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