Sheriff

Interested in applying for a volunteer position, such as Patrol Reserve Deputy, Posse member, Victim Response Team Advocate, Investigations Intern, Jail Intern?  The LCSO volunteer application can be found here:

Patrol Reserve, Posse, VRT, and Intern Applications Jail Volunteer Application

Intern Opportunities

For further information, please contact the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office Personnel Unit at (970) 498-5550.

Volunteer Requirements

Individuals applying to volunteer with the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office must go through a thorough selection process.

  • Convicted felons or individuals with recent drug use cannot be considered as volunteers.
  • All applicants are required to have a high school diploma or GED.
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years of age (21 years of age for Reserve Deputy, Posse, and Victim Response Team)

For all volunteer positions, applicants are required to successfully complete:

  • Integrity interview
  • Oral board interview
  • Background investigation

Some positions may also require:

  • Written exam (horse skills for Posse applicants)
  • Physical fitness test
  • Polygraph examination
  • Medical exam
  • Psychological evaluation
  • Drug test