JOIN LPD
As a Reserve Officer

The Reserve Police Officer is a voluntary position of service in the Lafayette Police Department. Reserve Officers wear the same uniforms as the Lafayette Police Department Patrol Officers. All uniforms and equipment are provided to include a firearm and holster. Many Police Reserve Officers go into law enforcement careers. Training is provided by the Lafayette Police Department.

Reserve police duties include:

• General patrol
• Preliminary investigations
• Burglary patrol
• Traffic assignments
• Crowd control
• Fairs and festivals
• Surveillance
• Other specialized police duties

Basic requirements:

• 20 years old or over.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Your physical ability must enable you to perform the duties of a police officer.
• No criminal history.
• Valid driver's license.
• Honorable discharge from military (if applicable).
• Each accepted applicant will go through a screening process consisting of:
  • Submit a complete application
  • Preliminary polygraph interview
  • Polygraph examination
  • Physical fitness testing
  • Background investigations
  • Oral interview
  • Psychological examination
  • Medical Examination

IF YOU THINK BEING A RESERVE OFFICER IS FOR YOU, PLEASE CALL Detective Norman Maldonado at 337-291-5996 OR Email at nmaldonado@lafayettela.gov.