Reserve & Volunteer Bureau

The Reserve & Volunteer Bureau includes two distinct components: the Reserve Deputy Squad and the Volunteer Squad. Both support the mission of the Sheriff’s Office, but their roles and authorities are different.

Reserve Deputy Squad
Reserve Deputies are APOST-certified Alabama law enforcement officers. When utilized by the Sheriff’s Office, they serve in a sworn capacity and may assist across all enforcement bureaus based on agency needs and the deputy’s skills and interests. Their assignments can include patrol operations, special details, court-related support, and other law enforcement functions under Sheriff’s Office policies and supervision.

Community Engagement Volunteer (CEV) Squad
Volunteers are not required to be APOST-certified and do not perform law enforcement functions. They wear clear insignia identifying them as volunteers, do not drive law enforcement vehicles, and do not operate as sworn officers. Volunteers assist the Sheriff’s Office with community-facing support such as events, special programs for seniors, and other non-law-enforcement duties that help the agency serve the public effectively.

Both reserves and volunteers are subjected to the same background investigation and employee onboarding. If interested in becoming a Reserve Deputy or Volunteer, contact Dep. Frank Mills at fmills@calcoso.org.

Lt. Josh Doggrell

jdoggrell@calcoso.org