Individuals looking for a way to serve the community are encouraged to investigate the many volunteer programs we have in place at the Bradley County Sheriff's Office. These programs are ideal for anyone who may be considering a career in law enforcement. To become a volunteer, you must submit the same information we require for full-time positions. Applications are available at the customer service office in the sheriff's lobby at the Bradley County Justice Center.

Reserve Deputy Program

The Reserve Deputy Program is an ongoing and highly successful aspect of the Sheriff's Office. Many of our full-time employees were part of this program before they accepted full-time employment. The requirements for becoming a member of this program are no different than those of full-time employees. Training sessions are conducted at the Judicial Center on the second Monday of each month beginning at 6 p.m. The Reserve program is supervised by John Landolt.

Persons interested in becoming a part of the reserve program must complete and submit the same paperwork as applicants for full-time positions. Interviews are held prior to training sessions on the second Monday. They begin at five o'clock.

Applications are available in the lobby of the sheriff's office and at the employment icon on this web site.

Reserve Criminal Investigation Division Program

Persons chosen for this program can be called on to assist with the investigation of crimes and at crime scenes where their assistance is needed.

Senior Visitation Program

Lt.. W. G. Campbell oversees this unique program that helps ensure the safety of our senior population. Volunteers conduct in-home visits or make phone calls to the elderly who live alone or with another senior. It is beneficial for seniors who have no local relatives who can benefit by periodic contact with a representative of the sheriff's office. Since the program was conceived ten years ago, senior visitation has been one of the department's most accepted programs.

Anyone wishing to sign up for monthly contacts or who would like to become a volunteer can contact either Lt..Campbell or Public Information Officer Bob Gault at the Judicial Complex.

Explorer Post

The Explorer Post is open to high school age students from 14 to 20 who want to learn more about law enforcement. Training meetings are held twice each month at the Judicial Complex. Current members of the post attend Bradley Central High School, Walker Valley High School, and Cleveland High School.

Explorers who completed CPR training with their instructors

Recent training topics include certification in CPR and operation of an Automated External Defibrillator, traffic stops, officer safety, domestic violence, boating safety, and personal protection. After their 16th birthday Explorers are allowed to ride-along with a fulltime deputy.

Membership is open. To join you can attend any training meeting, or you can complete an application and return it to the sheriff's office. Application forms are available at the customer service lobby of the sheriff's office, or can be downloaded here . Regular training is held on the first and third Tuesdays of the month beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Sponsors are Deputy Jaime Thurman, School Resource Officer at North Lee Elementary School; Deputy Tiffany Mull, a patrol officer; and Deputy Jeremy Guthrie, also a patrol officer.