To become a Reserve Officer with the Ruidoso Police Department you must:
- Be a person of upstanding morals and ethics
- Successfully pass a thorough background investigation
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Pass a written test with a minimum score of 70%
- Obtain a letter of good health from your doctor
- Pass the NMDPS firearm class and score a minimum of 80% on each qualification
- Be willing to donate a minimum of 10 hours a month to riding with Officers or assisting
the Police Department
- Purchase certain equipment as a Reserve Officer
- Be willing to attend training classes
If you are interested in becoming a Reserve Officer with the Ruidoso Police Department, contact Corporal Lawrence Chavez at the link below, by phone, or in person at the Ruidoso Police Department. All interested persons are encouraged to contact Sergeant Wade Proctor prior to purchasing a firearm to carry on duty.
Wade Proctor - Detective Sergeant #630
wadeproctor@ruidoso-nm.gov
Lawrence Chavez - Corporal #635
lawrencechavez@ruidoso-nm.gov
