Good morning,
Reserved deputies work a total of 15 hours per month. The number of hours may vary due to events they help with, and the 15-hour mark may be waived depending on circumstances.
-Emails are noted along with policy reviews, but no one claims the time to just look at emails. They justify their hours by adding notes in their timecard for each day worked.
-No specific requirement for patrol hours. Reserve deputies mainly work helping with Community Outreach events or traffic details.
-There are no consequences for not meeting the monthly hours, as we know why they may not complete them. However, we’re expecting them to help when asked.
-Termination for failure to meet hours…I have not dealt with that issue because we are flexible with it, I guess. But our policy states:
“Failure to meet the minimum mandatory monthly requirement of fifteen
(15) hours of service for three (3) consecutive months or four (4) times in
a calendar year may result in termination from the Auxiliary and Reserve
program. Compensated Auxiliary and Reserve Deputies shall receive
prior supervisory approval for any time worked over fifteen (15) hours.”
Hope this helps.
SANDY HIDALGO, LIEUTENANT
321-472-2567, x 81759
407-709-0985
Sandy.Hidalgo@osceolasheriff.org
2601 East Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy. Kissimmee, FL 34744
Sheriff Marcos Lopez
Osceola County Sheriff’s Office