Volunteer Program
General Information
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Volunteer Program is composed of 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 law enforcement community. As the population in El Paso County increases, so does the demand for service on the Sheriff’s Office. The use of citizen volunteers assists the Sheriff’s Office in the meeting of these demands and, as the demand continues to grow, so will the need for active citizen participation.
“Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision; the ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives; it is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results."
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be a law-abiding citizen with good intent.
- Must be honest on the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office volunteer application.
- Successfully pass a thorough background investigation.
- Successfully pass a computerized voice stress analysis 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 the Volunteer Program Coordinator at (719) 520-7216. Below is a listing of some of the areas of opportunity within the Volunteer Program, in conjunction with the position description.
Contact Information
Hayley Suppes
Phone
(719) 520-7216
Email
hayleysuppes2@elpasoco.com
Address
El Paso County Sheriff’s Office
Attn:Volunteer Program Coordinator
27 East Vermijo Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Office hours
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Volunteer Opportunities - General
Provides Sheriff’s Office personnel with verbal and written language translation services in the correctional and law enforcement environments, in addition to some administrative duties. The position requires some assigned standing shifts, as well as, being scheduled “on call” via pager or phone.
The Sheriff’s Posse is a program that allows residents of El Paso County the ability to volunteer within their community performing law enforcement related duties that do not require a sworn officer. The program allows its volunteers to actively participate in a wide variety of areas in law enforcement that were historically unavailable.
Provide comfort, counseling and spiritual guidance to all Sheriff’s Office members, sworn and civilian. Assist citizens during times of tragedy, such as serious injuries, accidental and natural death, homicides and suicides. Provide invocations and benedictions at Sheriff’s Office functions. Make death notifications.
Assist victims of violent crimes with short-term crisis intervention, providing information and resource referrals.
Emergency Services Division Opportunities
As an on-call Wildland firefighter, respond to and suppress fires in El Paso County and surrounding areas.
The active recruitment period for the El Paso County Search and Rescue team has begun. If you would like more information about the team and how to join, please visit their website at:
As an on-call MOCOM responder. Either drives, operates or under special situations drives and operates the Mobile Communications Unit to areas within El Paso County and surrounding areas to setup and assist with communications on large incidences or functions.
Inmate Programs
Conduct weekly groups using a 12-step method and provide a voluntary fellowship of men and women to attain and maintain sobriety.
Similar to AA Facilitator, except narcotics addictions are the center of recovery.
Provide worship services, spiritual studies, and counseling to the inmate population.
Contribute to the success of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office therapeutic treatment program, Reintegration & Recovery (R&R). Volunteers will perform a variety of functions designed to assist inmates from recidivating back into the criminal justice system.
Receives, monitors, maintains, and releases inmate property.
Obtain, process, and stock an array of literature to the inmate population at the El Paso County Jail.
Provides a voluntary program to the inmate population at the El Paso Jail.
Clerical/Customer Service
Training: Filing, scanning, data entry for the Training Section.
Data entry and general clerical duties.
Utilize customer service skills to field inquiries from the public; receive money and bonds for inmates; filing and general clerical duties.
Resources
General Volunteer Application
If you are interested in volunteering for the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, please complete this application and submit it to the Volunteer Program Coordinator.
Student Intern Application
If you are interested in becoming a student intern, please complete this application and return it to the Volunteer Program Coordinator.