The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Reserve Unit is seeking motivated individuals to join the ranks of this highly dedicated all-volunteer unit.  Reserve Deputies are certified peace officers and provide vital support to the Sheriff’s Office by working in patrol, detentions, and special events throughout the county.   

The Unit will be hosting an open house on Thursday, September 8, 2016, at 6:30 PM at the Office of the Sheriff, 27 E. Vermijo Avenue.   This event is open to all members of the community who have an interest in becoming a Reserve Deputy.  Members of the media are also welcome to attend.  Guests will have the opportunity to view a presentation on the Reserve Unit and speak with several members about their experiences in the Unit.

Testing for the Reserve Unit is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, September 22, 2016, with the Academy slated to begin in early January 2017.  More detailed information regarding the testing and academy process will be detailed during the presentation at the open house.

Applications are available on-line and should be mailed or delivered to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office Personnel Office, 27 E. Vermijo Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.  Applications must be received no later than September 21, 2016, at 5:00 PM.

For more information about the Reserve Unit and to download the application, please visit: http://shr.elpasoco.com/sections-support-services-bureau/operations-div….

Reserve Deputies must meet the same criteria for appointment as full-time deputies and must complete the same level of testing and training.  Following appointment and successful completion of the Basic Reserve Law Enforcement Academy, as required by the Colorado Police Officer Standards and Training Board (POST), the new members will be sworn in and placed in the Reserve Certification Program, an “on-the-job” field training program modified to accommodate personal work schedules.