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1. Entry Level Reserve Officer. (R-1 and R-2)
Upon completion of his or her Academy training, a Reserve Recruit Officer automatically advances to Reserve Officer 1 status.

Upon completion of one year as an R-1, the Officer shall automatically advance to R-2 status. The R-1 and R-2 positions are not considered a management position.

2. Squad Leader - Area Reserve Unit. (R-3)
This position shall be activated when the Area Commanding Officer, Area Reserve Coordinator and the Reserve Officer in Charge determine that the number of Reserve Officers in the Area/Division deems this activation to be necessary for the operation and supervision of the reserve unit.

A Reserve Officer is eligible for advancement to the position of R-3 by:

Acquiring one year of experience as an R-2, and, with the recommendation of the Area Reserve Coordinator and the Area Reserve Officer in Charge (R-5), and concurrence of the concerned Commanding Officer.

This Reserve Officer shall keep the Reserve Officer in Charge and the Area Reserve Coordinator informed of all activities within the concerned squad.

3. Assistant Reserve Officer in Charge - Area Reserve Unit. (R-4).
As the Reserve Corps grows in numbers, an Assistant Reserve Officer in Charge of the Area reserve unit may be activated. The duties for this position will be determined by the Area Commanding Officer, and the Area Reserve Coordinator.

The activation of these positions shall be with the approval of the concerned Commanding Officer.

A Reserve Officer is eligible for consideration for advancement to the position of R-4 by:

* Acquiring one and one half years of experience as an R-3, or
* Acquiring three years of experience as a Reserve Officer, and, with the recommendation of the Area Reserve Coordinator and the Area Reserve Officer in Charge (R-5), and concurrence of the concerned Commanding Officer.

4. Reserve Officer in Charge - Area Reserve Unit. (R-5).
This position is responsible for keeping the Area Commanding Officer and the Bureau Reserve Officer in Charge (R-7) informed of the activities and accomplishments of the Area reserve unit, squads, and individual Reserve Officers within the assigned area.

A Reserve Officer is eligible for consideration for advancement to the position of R-5 by:

* Acquiring one and one half years of experience as an R-4, or
* Acquiring three years of experience as a Reserve Officer, and, with the recommendation of the Area Reserve Coordinator and concurrence of the concerned Commanding Officer.

5. Assistant Reserve Officer in Charge - Bureau. (R-6)
The duties for this position will be determined by the Bureau Commanding Officer and the Bureau Reserve Officer in Charge (R-7).

A Reserve Officer is eligible for consideration for advancement to the position of R-6 by:

* Acquiring one and one half years of experience as an R-5, or
* Acquiring five years of experience as a Reserve Officer, and, with the recommendation of the concerned Reserve Coordinator and the Bureau Reserve Officer in Charge (R- 7), concurrence of the concerned Bureau Commanding Officer, and concurrence of the Department Reserve Coordinator.

6. Reserve Officer in Charge - Bureau. (R-7)
This position is responsible for keeping the Bureau Commanding Officer and the Assistant to the Department Reserve Coordinator informed of the activities and accomplishments of all Area reserve units within the Bureau.

A Reserve Officer is eligible for consideration for advancement to the position of R-7 by:

* Acquiring one and one half years of experience as an R-6, or
* Acquiring five years of experience as a Reserve Officer, and, with the recommendation of the concerned Reserve Coordinator, and concurrence of the concerned Bureau Commanding Officer and the Department Reserve Coordinator.

7. Assistant to the Department Reserve Coordinator. (R-8)
This position is responsible for keeping the Department Reserve Coordinator informed of the activities and accomplishments of all Reserve Officers within the Department.

A Reserve Officer is eligible for consideration for advancement to the position of R-8 by:

* Acquiring one and one half years of experience as an R-7, or
* Acquiring ten years of experience as a Reserve Officer, and, with the recommendation of the Department Reserve Coordinator, and concurrence of the Chief of Police.



 
 


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