If you are interested in becoming a Reserve Deputy with the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office please contact Captain Jared Oliver at (806) 775-1420.

Reserve Program

The Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office Reserve Program was established in 1982. Reserve Deputies work in a wide variety of other career fields, but also hold an active peace officer license through the TCOLE. These Deputies are appointed by the sheriff. Reserve Deputies donate their time and effort to the citizens of Lubbock County by augmenting manpower shortages and working special events in the county. Any organization can donate to the Lubbock County Reserve Deputy Fund for work performed by Reserve Deputies.

Reserve Deputies may work any division of the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office for which they hold a certification.  They must work a minimum of eight (8)  hours a month, or twenty four (24) hours a quarter, without compensation, in order to maintain their status as a Reserve Deputy. Reserve Deputies must comply with training standards required by TCOLE and are responsible for keeping their Peace Officer License in good standing. Time spent completing state required education hours can be counted toward required minimum work hours.

All Reserve Deputies are required to attend scheduled monthly meetings. Time spent at monthly meetings can be counted toward required minimum work hours.

Reserve Deputies are issued (1) duty uniform by the Sheriff’s Office. They must furnish their own transportation, duty rig, handcuffs, and weapon. Each Reserve Deputy shall qualify with each weapon they carry once annually.

Reserve Deputies are held to the same standards as other Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office employees. The Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office carries the peace officer commission of all it’s Reserve Deputies.