Sheriff Joseph Roybal began his career with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in October 1995. His early assignments within the Detention Bureau included serving as a Deputy in the Security Division, member of the Special Response Team, and Court and Transport Deputy at the El Paso County Courthouse.

In April of 2010, he was promoted to the rank of sergeant, and had the privilege to serve in various capacities within the Office. As a Sergeant, he served as supervisor in the Security Division, Internal Affairs Investigator, Public Information Officer, Legislative Liaison, and oversaw the Concealed Handgun Program.

Sheriff Roybal was promoted to lieutenant in March of 2014, and returned to familiar assignments in Internal Affairs, the Court and Transport Section, and as the Special Response Team Leader. As lieutenant, he was given the opportunity to expand his experience and served the community as a member of Metro Vice, Narcotics, and Intelligence (VNI). While serving in VNI, he was responsible for a Street Impact Team, a Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Team, and Marijuana Regulatory efforts.

Sheriff Roybal takes pride in his service to the Pikes Peak region. He has served on various community boards and committees within the area. These include: El Cinco De Mayo Inc, Community Corrections Board, Healthy Engaged and Living Sober (H.E.A.L.S.) Court member, and School District 49 Woodmen Hills Elementary School Safety Committee. The Sheriff has volunteered as a youth football coach for decades and mentored young people identified as needing assistance and intervention.

Additionally, Sheriff Roybal is a proud graduate of the 278th session of the FBI National Academy.

Sheriff Roybal was born and raised in Colorado Springs and is a Palmer High School graduate. El Paso County is home to Sheriff Roybal, and he considers it the honor of his lifetime to serve as the 29th Sheriff of El Paso County.