To be a member of the reserve police force, each individual must:

(a) Be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship;

(b) Be at least eighteen years of age;

(c) Be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record;

(d) Be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation;

(e) Be a high school graduate or passed the general education development test indicating high school graduation level;

(f) Be found to be free from any physical, emotional or mental condition which might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer. Physical condition shall be evaluated by a licensed physician and surgeon. Emotional and mental condition shall be evaluated by a licensed physician and surgeon, or by a licensed psychologist who has a doctoral degree in psychology and at least five years of post-graduate experience in the diagnosis and treatment of emotional and mental disorders.

This section shall not be construed to preclude the adoption of additional or higher standards by the chief of police, including age. (Ord. No. 1511, § 2 (part).)