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Auxiliary Team

Auxiliary Team

Volunteering with the Benton County Sheriff’s Office Auxiliary Team gives you the chance to support your Sheriff’s Office in meaningful ways. You might assist with community outreach, an administrative project, or other tasks where your skills and interests meet a Sheriff’s Office need.

Auxiliary Team members do not engage in active law enforcement activities. They are not a substitute for fully trained and certified Deputies. Instead, they stretch resources by filling a vital supportive role.

Ready to apply? Complete and submit a Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) Volunteer Application form.

Activities

Auxiliary Team members contribute in many ways. Duties have included, but are not limited to:

  • Setting up the speed trailer and conducting speed surveys
  • Staffing the Drug Take Back event
  • Scanning booking files
  • Conducting customer service surveys
  • Distributing BCSO Annual Reports
  • Helping coordinate the Sheriff’s Office Citizens’ Academy
  • Supporting crime prevention programs
  • And much more!

Have a particular skill or interest? Contact us to find out if there is a match.

Selection Process

To apply, complete and submit a BCSO Volunteer Application form. All applicants undergo a criminal background check and a detailed screening process. Individuals with a felony conviction are not eligible to apply.

Orientation and Training

Once accepted, you will receive an orientation to the Sheriff’s Office. You will also complete building security screening and training, and meet the staff you will work alongside.

Depending on your duties, training may also include attending the Sheriff’s Office Citizens’ Academy, Defensive Driving training, and a four-hour ride-along with a Patrol Deputy.

Need More Information?

If you are interested in the Auxiliary Team and would like to learn more, contact the Recruiting and Training Sergeant at 541-766-6853.

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