Mounted Posse

Qualifications :

• Must be at least 18 years of age, or 21 for appointment as a reserve deputy
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be a high school graduate or possess a G.E.D.
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Pass an oral interview
• Pass a physical agility test for appointment as a reserve deputy
• Pass a medical examintation
• Pass a treadmill test
• Pass a background investigation (more intensive for appointment as a reserve deputy)
• Pass a polygraph examination for appointment as a reserve deputy
• Pass a Psychological examination for appointment as a reserve deputy
• Must possess a Level II P.O.S.T. academy certificate for appointment as a reserve deputy
• Must pass the Sheriff's Basic Search and Rescue Course (48 hours on two weekends)
• Must pass the Sheriff's Horse and Rider Minimum Standards test
  

Training duties and requirements:

• Monthly business meeting
• Minimum one monthly training session (mandatory attendance at training)
• 24-hour call-out status
• Maintain current First Aid and CPR certification
• Searches by foot, vehicle or aircraft for lost/missing persons, children, criminal evidence, etc.
• Over the side recoveries, rappeling and technical climbing on certified teams
• Evacuations
• Public presentations
  Some teams may have additional training requirements.