Volunteers Services
Welcome to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office Volunteer Coordinator's Recruitment and Information Page!
Volunteers Needed:
We are currently accepting applications for volunteer Victim Advocates to assist victims of violent crime and family survivors of sudden death. The deadline to apply is February 4th and the training academy will begin on February 21st. Please submit your application to the Volunteer Coordinator today.
Also, we are seeking translators for our new Language Services Volunteer Unit.
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office Volunteer Corps is a collective citizens group with a true and common desire to partner with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office by volunteering their services while learning more about the internal workings of the Sheriff's Office. As the population in El Paso County grows, so does the demand for service on the Sheriff's Office. The use of citizen volunteers in part has allowed the Sheriff's Office to meet these demands. As the demand continues to grow, so will the need for active citizen participation.
"You cannot do a kindness too soon because you never know when it will be too late." -Ralph Waldo Emerson
Volunteer Requirements:
Minimum Requirements:
- Be a law-abiding citizen with good intent.
- Be honest on the El Paso County Sheriff's Office volunteer application.
- Pass a thorough background investigation.
- Pass a polygraph examination if required.
- Must be at least 18 years of age, 21 for some positions.
Specific Requirements:
- Each volunteer position has unique qualifications and requirements. Inquire about specific training, qualifications and requirements at any time by contacting Volunteer Coordinator, at 719-520-7216. You may also look at volunteer job descriptions on this web site!
Volunteer Opportunities:
See volunteer job descriptions (left) to learn more.
"Everybody can be great, because ANYBODY can serve." -Martin Luther King
Current Volunteer Information
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office currently has over 400 active volunteers. These dedicated men and women give back to the El Paso County community in many ways. The Volunteer of the Year Award for 2004 is Reserve Deputy Mark Silverstein. Mark has dedicated his time to volunteering in support of the Detentions Bureau, Court and Transport, Civil Section, Patrol Division,and the Reserve Unit, while maintaining his active status as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserve.
During 2004, our esteemed Sheriff's Office volunteers completed an astounding 75,362 hours of service, which resulted in an estimated savings of $1,337,101.91 to the citizens of El Paso County!
Are you ready to bring your knowledge, skills, abilities and your interest in Community Oriented Policing to assist the El Paso County Sheriff's Office? If you, or someone you know may be interested in becoming an El Paso County Sheriff's Office Volunteer, please print, fill out, and send this application form to the address listed above or contact Volunteer Coordinator (719) 520-7216. The fax number for the Volunteer Coordinator is (719) 520-7171.
A volunteer is a person who believes that people can make a difference and is willing to prove it.