Mission Statement of the
Sheriff's Reserve

The Reserve Division of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office will support all aspects of County Law Enforcement by providing trained, qualified, state certified individuals to assist each division of the Sheriff's Office. Professional service and protection will be afforded each citizen of Jefferson County by Reservist in this Division.

About the Sheriff's Reserve

Organized in 1989, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Reserve is comprised of over 30 individuals from throughout the community. These men and women are dedicated to providing the highest quality reserve law enforcement to the citizens of Jefferson County.

This resource of highly trained individuals assist the paid Sheriff's staff in areas of Patrol, ID Bureau, Criminal Warrants, Criminal Investigation, Air Patrol, K-9, Beach Patrol, River Patrol and Training. Assistance is also provided to the Bailiff Division of the Sheriff's Department on an as-needed basis. These officers are part-time, unpaid, fully certified Texas Peace Officers that assume the same duties as a regular paid Deputy while on duty.

Reserve Deputies must complete the same training as full-time paid Deputies. Each is TCLEOSE certified as a Peace Officer and must complete the mandatory 40-hour in-service training every two years. Firearms qualifications are met twice each year - once in full daylight and once in a low-light/night environment. Continuing education is provided each month at the scheduled Reserve Meeting with special topics presented as opportunities arise.

Reservists come from all walks of life. Some previously worked as regular peace officers and many move from Reserve to full-time, paid status with local departments. Most are in private employment outside the department on a full-time basis and contribute hours during their off-times. Reserve Deputies must work at least 16 hours per month, though many submit far in excess of that amount. During 2003, over 6,900 hours were worked by Reserve Deputies, resulting in a considerable savings for Jefferson County taxpayer. Reservists are also on-call 24 hours per day for emergencies and special assignments.

Supervised by Deputy Chief of Law Enforcement Ken Duhon, the Reserve Deputies Division has a Captain, Lieutenant, and Sergeant who coordinate the different activities assigned to this division. In addition to regular law enforcement assignments, Reserve Deputies contribute security hours to charitable events and local governmental meetings.

Information on becoming a Reserve Deputy for the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department can be obtained by calling the office of Sgt. Danny Walker at (409) 835-8411.