RESERVE OFFICER   Update: the City of Sumner is currently not accepting applications for Reserve Officers.  Thank you for your interest.   The Reserve Program was established by the City of Sumner to develop highly trained officers who can provide additional resources for the Sumner Police Department.  Reserve Officers can provide law enforcement services under both normal and emergency conditions.    Reserve Officers are appointed by the Chief of Police and serve under her supervision and direction. Officers have the same authority, liability coverage, and protection as a regularly commissioned member while acting under the authority of the Sumner Police Department in a duty status.   Qualifications The minimum requirements include the following:  Minimum 21 years old High School Graduate or GED United States citizen Valid Washington State Driver's License Pass written oral and written exam Proficient at reading and writing English Background check (may include polygraph examination and psychological evaluation) Meet departmental physical fitness standards, which may include an examination by a department-approved physician. Read and signed Sumner Police Reserve Agreement   Appointment to a Reserve position will be made by the Chief of Police from a recommended hiring panel.    Civil Service, Industrial Insurance Reserve Officers will not be afforded any protection, privileges or benefits under Sumner Civil Service rules, or by any collective bargaining agreement entered into by the City with its full time employees.  Reserve Officers shall, however, be covered by State Industrial Insurance Under the same classification   Reserve Officer testing is on a semi annual basis or as is needed and includes: Written and Physical Agility test  Oral Board Examination Background Investigation Administrative interview Polygraph and Psychological evaluation Interview with Chief of Police Following Employment: Reserve Academy (Can be acquired prior to employment through local community colleges). Equivalent 12 Week Field Training Program. Performance standard same as Full time officers while on Duty.