§ 39.04. Reserve police officers.

(A)

There is created within the Police Department of the Village an additional category of police officers, designated as "reserve police officers."

(B)

Any person over the age of 18 years who holds a valid certificate issued by the State Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission of the Department of Law Enforcement as provided in F.S. Ch. 943, be eligible for appointment as a reserve police officer of the Village upon filling out an employment application, successfully passing a background investigation, and upon recommendation for appointment by the Chief of Police approved by the Village Manager. The Chief of Police may require a physical agility or written examination of the applicant.

(C)

Appointment as a reserve police officer of the Village shall be for a period of one year subject to reappointment upon recommendation of the Chief of Police and approval of the Village Manager.

(D)

Reserve police officers for the Village shall be available upon designation by the Chief of Police to work part-time for the Police Department as sworn police officers within the limitations of the budget of the Village. However, under no circumstances shall such reserve police officers become regular police officers of the Village without first going through the regular selection process of the Village.

(E)

Reserve police officers while performing regular police duties on a part-time basis shall receive an hourly salary for each hour worked based upon the hourly salary received by starting patrolman of the Village. Reserve police officers shall not be entitled to civil service benefits or be members of the retirement system of the Village or other employee benefits. Reserve police officers shall not be considered as regular employees and members of any collective bargaining unit.

(Ord. No. 2015-008, § 2, 5-15-15)