• Shall be a United States Citizen
• Shall NOT have been convicted of a felony offense
• Should be at least 18 years of age, but not older than 55 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be in good Moral Character and have maintained good driving, credit and employment record
• Must have a Class 3 Driver's License
• Medical Standards: Vision: must meet P.O.S.T. standards. Acceptable color vision. Non-impaired hearing. Weight and Height proportions

The following is the procedure to become a Police Reserve Officer with El Centro Police Department

• Shall submit an Application
• Shall submit to a background check and provide all information necessary to perform this check
• Shall submit to a physical examination, psychological examination and a drug screen test
• Shall receive approval of the El Centro Police Department, Chief of Police and Reserve Coordinator
• Shall be duly certified by the California P.O.S.T., or within an established amount of time meet the requirements for certification
• Shall be sworn in by the City Clerk