The Reserve Officer Association is very important to this department.  They provide extra manpower when it is really need; security for home athletic events, summer celebrations, county fair, special operations vacation leave and
sick leave of full time officers.
The Association has provided this department with a sound hiring base
when full time position are available.
Members of the Association have also gone on to other departments such as; the Iowa State Patrol, Kansas City Police Department, West Des Moines Police Department, Council Bluffs Police Department, Pott. County 911 Communications Center, Clarinda Police Department, Villisca Police Department, Bedford Police Department, Montgomery County Sheriffs Department to name a few.
These men and women do an outstanding job in serving the department and the community.  Their pay is small and they receive no benefits from the City, as they are part time employees.  Therefore, their dedication and loyalty is tremendous.  They are an organization the community may and should take great pride in.
The enterence level for reserve officer is very similar to that of a full time officer.  You may refer to the agility page to determine for yourself the physical testing the candidates must meet.  Training is ongoing with certifications in areas of criminal justice/public safety.  Many are the same as full time officer requirements.
Reserve peace officers in the state of Iowa, while on duty, have the same powers of arrest that a full- time officer would have. Iowa State Code, Chapter 80D, specifies the training that a reserve peace officer will undertake. The first year, a reserve must complete 30 hours of training. This 30 hours consists of a basic introduction to various aspects of law enforcement. They also must undergo the same firearms training a full-time officer does before he or she can carry a firearm. After a reserve has completed the 30 hours, they can wear a uniform and ride with a full time officer or seasoned reserve. Over the next 3 years reserves will receive 120 hours of training. When 150 hours of training are completed, the reserve becomes a certified reserve officer.