Reserve Program

Who We Are
The Reserves volunteer their time and talents to assist the Sheriff's Office deliver its day-to-day law enforcement services and to assist during emergencies.  Reserves may be given a wide variety of assignments.  All reserve deputies are required to maintain the same high standards of conduct required of any deputy sheriff.

Requirements
To apply for a reserve deputy position, you must meet these minimum qualifications:

• Be 21 years of age
• Have no felony convictions
• Submit to background check
• Be a high school graduate
• Submit to medical and psychological tests
• Possess a valid Colorado driver's license
• Possess qualities of honesty, maturity, self-discipline and sound judgment
• Able to perform essential job functions  

Approved candidates will attend a 300-hour reserve sheriff's academy.

What We Do
Assignments include:  Patrol and law enforcement duties; neighborhood speed trailer deployment; prisoner/fugitive extraditions; crime-prevention presentations; bicycle and mounted patrol duties; search and rescue; crime scene security; and detention and civil operations.

To Apply
Fill out the online "Volunteer" application. If you have questions, contact Training and Recruiting Section at 303-271-5332. 

Last Modified: May 11, 2011 04:42 PM