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The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office has embarked upon a NEW endeavor by launching the Volunteers In Partnership (V.I.P.) Program.  

The Sheriff and the Community Relations Office created the Volunteers in Partnership (V.I.P.) program in order to provide citizens with an opportunity to learn more about law enforcement by contributing their time to administrative and support tasks.  The V.I.P. program allows its volunteers to play a vital role in the Sheriff’s vision of Result Oriented Policing.  Through the V.I.P. Program the Sheriff’s Office is able to engage the community in an active problem-solving partnership.  

V.I.P.  participants will assist in tasks at the three Sheriff Office locations as well as provide assistance outside of the office and throughout the county.  This will enable the Sheriff’s Office to provide additional community services.

The following  is a listing of the various units within the program.

Simply click on each title for additional information.

• Administrative & Clerical Assistance
• CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)
• Chaplain Program
• Court Watch
• Explorers Program (for ages 14 to 21)
• Foreign Language Interpretation
• Internship Program
• Investigative Assistance
• Neighborhood Watch Program
• Public Relations Assistance
• Reserve Deputy
• Search & Rescue
• Support Services/Community Outreach Assistance
• Victim Services (Advocates)
• Volunteer Training Assistance
• Women Against Crime

• Our internship program provides the criminal justice and or social work student with a hands-on introduction to the diverse and fascinating aspects of a local law enforcement agency within San Juan County. The student works closely with sworn deputies and detectives in every department within the Sheriff’s Office. He or she will be afforded valuable experience and insight into every step of a criminal investigation.

The SJCSO Volunteers in Partnership (V.I.P.) program allows citizens the opportunity to participate in the day to day operations of the Sheriff’s Office. Volunteers are assigned to the various departments and divisions within the office where they work side by side with Sheriff’s Office employees. Volunteers are exposed to the behind the scenes workings of the Sheriff Office and assist employees in every aspect of SJCSO operations.

Volunteer Opportunities

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office Volunteers In Partnership Program is a collective group of citizens with a true and common desire to partner with the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office by volunteering their services while learning more about the internal workings of the Sheriff’s Office. 

Who is qualified to volunteer?

Minimum Requirements: 

To be eligible for application you must be:

• A United States Citizen
• 18 years of age
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Successfully complete a criminal history check and background investigation
•  Pass interview panel

Specific Requirements: 

Each volunteer position has unique qualifications and requirements. The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office has a variety of volunteer opportunities available that just might be right for you!  You can volunteer your time in an assistance/support role in various departments throughout the agency or volunteer in areas where you can put your specialized skills to work.  Although we always endeavor to accommodate requests for volunteer service, some of our volunteer positions may not be open at the time you submit your application.

Are you ready to utilize your knowledge, skills, abilities and interest in law enforcement by assisting the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office?  If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a San Juan County Sheriff’s Office volunteer, click here to complete the application.  Or contact:

 Incomplete applications will not be considered.

For a complete list of Volunteer Positions available click here.

For additional information, please contact the Community Relations Coordinator at (505) 334-7035.