What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sheriff's Office Volunteer (Posse Member) position at El Paso County, Colorado, USA?
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Job Summary
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Sheriff’s Posse will be utilized in non-law enforcement support duties where the risk to the Posse member is minimal. Common duties performed by the Sheriff’s Posse may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Required Education and Experience
Duties are performed primarily on county roads, community events, and county buildings. Duties may require driving a marked vehicle and participating in indoor/outdoor activities with members of the public. Work may often involve evening and/or weekend functions.
El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery.
PURPOSE
We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.
El Paso County is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer.
El Paso County adheres to Federal drug screening guidelines and requires a pre-employment drug screen.
Job Summary
- Please note: This is a volunteer position with no compensation***
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Sheriff’s Posse will be utilized in non-law enforcement support duties where the risk to the Posse member is minimal. Common duties performed by the Sheriff’s Posse may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Accident/traffic control.
- Assist the Communications Center and/or SO front office.
- Assist in Courthouse or other County buildings.
- Crime scene security.
- Crowd and traffic control for Special Events.
- Directed Patrol/Crime Prevention and Alarm Responses.
- Fire Evacuation.
- Observation of areas of the County with certain issues.
- Ride-A longs with deputies.
- Roadblocks and perimeter security.
- Parking Complaint’s.
- Impounds.
- Animal Complaints.
- Lost/Found Property.
- Criminal Reports- property related with no suspect.
- Motorist Assists.
- Other Duties based on operational needs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
- Must be a law-abiding citizen with good intent.
- Must meet the minimum age requirement of 18.
- Must be willing to commit at least 80 volunteer hours annually.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Must obtain and maintain Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Compliance within six months of employment.
- Must successfully pass background investigation, truth verification examination, motor vehicle record check, drug screen, and physical examination.
Duties are performed primarily on county roads, community events, and county buildings. Duties may require driving a marked vehicle and participating in indoor/outdoor activities with members of the public. Work may often involve evening and/or weekend functions.
- Each volunteer role 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.
El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery.
PURPOSE
We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.
El Paso County is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer.
El Paso County adheres to Federal drug screening guidelines and requires a pre-employment drug screen.
