(EL PASO COUNTY, Colo.) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) is looking for community-minded people to join a newly established volunteer group to assist law enforcement.

EPSO’s new Sheriff’s Posse will be a citizen-based volunteer program that allows the public to engage in law enforcement-related duties that do not require a sworn deputy.

EPSO said that as the county continues to grow in population, the need for dedicated volunteers to assist with essential public safety services also continues to grow.

Examples included:

Accident and traffic control

Crime scene security

Crowd and traffic management for special events

Directed patrol, crime prevention, and alarm response

Parking complaints and vehicle impounds

Animal complaints and lost/found property reports

Motorist assists

Assisting the communications center, Sheriff’s Office front desk, courthouse, or other county buildings

Volunteers will get specialized training through the Posse Academy, scheduled for April 15 through May 3. Applications must be submitted by March 24 at EPSO’s website.

EPSO said all who join in the inaugural year will wear a special commemorative patch.