The Volunteer program consists of community members who have demonstrated a willingness to maintain a high quality of life in their communities.  These individuals have assumed responsibilities that require them to achieve a higher level of public trust.  Our volunteer program includes both in-house and patrol volunteers.  This allows our volunteers to use their skills and experience to improve the community.  Volunteers can learn about law enforcement, and, through their unselfish acts of community service, help improve law enforcement services.    This agency values the volunteers who work with us and helps us achieve our goal of providing a safe, secure community.  Volunteers bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the agency and provide a valuable service to our community.

During 2025, our volunteers have donated over 22,000 hours of service to the Sheriff's Office.  Calculating the national average worth of volunteer work, our dedicated volunteers have saved our county more than $654,720.00.  We are thankful for these individuals who have assumed a position of responsibility through their actions of service.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office is very fortunate to be augmented by a large pool of civilian volunteers. We are always looking to expand our volunteer team by adding motivated community members.  Our volunteers assist with a myriad of duties. 

Requirements

Citizens interested in participating in the VIPs Program must meet the following requirements:

Be a U.S. Citizen, or have current Lawful Resident Status

Must be able to lawfully work in the United States

Be 18 years or older (14 for the cadet program).  There is no upper age limit, provided the volunteer candidate is physically able to perform the assigned duties.

Be willing to volunteer 16 hours per month

Good moral character

Citizen’s Patrol volunteers must have a current Nevada Driver’s License and have had a license for two years.

Successfully pass a background check.  

Once accepted, volunteers are provided with uniforms and equipment at the city's expense.

Volunteers do not have peace officer status and may not carry a weapon at any time, unless they are a sworn Reserve Deputy with police powers.

Volunteer Opportunities 

Reserve Deputies

Citizen Patrol / Volunteers in Partnership with the Sheriff (VIP's) Program

Search and Rescue

Chaplain Unit

Front Desk – VIP Administration

Sheriff’s Cadet Program

Mounted Unit

Aero Squadron

For more information about volunteering with us, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Robert Rikalo at (775) 283-7810 or RRikalo@CarsonCity.Gov

To apply, please visit the Carson City Sheriff's Office located at 911 East Musser Street, Carson City, NV 89701.  Application forms can be picked up at the front counter.