Volunteers and Service
CAPS is the official public safety volunteer program for the City of Colorado Springs. It’s the 1st of its kind in the area serving three public safety departments under one umbrella as well as the portal for internships.
Qualifying Criteria:
- 18 years or older
- No felony convictions
- Applicants who have used marijuana, medical marijuana, edibles, or products containing THC within 3 months immediately proceeding the date of their application submission are NOT eligible for a volunteer or intern position.
- Minimum 6 month commitment is requested.
The volunteer application can be found at the bottom of this page.
Current Needs
Victim Advocacy Unit
Under the supervision of CSPD personnel, Volunteer Victim Advocates provide crime victims with immediate crisis intervention, follow-up support, and information on victim rights and community resources in accordance with the Colorado Victim Rights Act.
We are now accepting applications for volunteer victim advocates! Applicants must be able to attend and successfully complete the CSPD Volunteer Victim Advocate Academy. The Spring 2025 Volunteer Victim Advocate Academy includes approximately 40 hours of training, with over 20 hours of additional on-the-job training following the academy.
The academy will be held April 1st – May 6th, 2025 with training sessions taking place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 – approximately 10:00 pm. Participants will be trained in victim advocacy skills including crisis intervention, community resources, and Victim Advocacy Unit (VAU) operations.
Tour Guide
Under the supervision of CSPD personnel, volunteers will provide CSPD facility tours (Police Operations Center, 4 sub-stations) to pre-vetted community members.
Speed Trailer
Under the supervision of CSPD personnel, volunteers drive a city vehicle pulling a speed trailer to a designated area, deploy it as directed, and when notified, retrieve and return to its respective station.
CSFD Courier
Under the supervision of CSFD personnel, volunteers will deliver interoffice mail, air bottles, tanks, uniforms, and specialty items between 24 fire stations and various administrative and support locations.
VIN Verification Volunteer
Under the supervision of our Community Service Officers, volunteers will provide VIN verification service to the general public at one of our four police substations. This includes completing mandatory VIN verification training, conducting VIN verifications using Form DR2698, and ensuring paperwork is processed appropriately.
CAMERA SURVEILLANCE TECHNICIAN
Under the supervision of CSPD personnel, volunteers will work with current CSPD supervisors, officers assigned to designated patrol areas, and communications center personnel to monitor camera surveillance of the Colorado Springs area. Volunteer will report any event of significance to the designated contact person using both police radios and telephones for communication. Must be available nights/evenings only.
Chaplain
Chaplains provide the Police and Fire Departments and citizens of Colorado Springs services on a regular basis; 24 hours/7 days a week. They build and maintain an attitude of cooperation and mutual respect between the departments and the citizens. Members of the Chaplaincy Corps are on-call for counseling, consultation, and other forms of human crisis intervention. Applicants must be a full-time or retired clergy, ordained and licensed or have completed Clinical Pastoral Education.
Photographer
Do you have the gift of capturing life’s most precious moments on film? Our photographers work closely with staff and guests to capture photos of people, places and things through the use of creativity and technical abilities using photographic equipment and photo manipulation software, providing memorable and historical photographs for the Colorado Springs Police Department.
Fields containing an asterisk (*) are required. The term “not applicable” (N/A) is an acceptable response for these fields. Please read the information below BEFORE submitting your online application.
CAPS Screening Process:
- A criminal background check is performed on all applicants due to the nature and sensitivity of the work.
- An interview is conducted with all applicants.
- The successful completion of a polygraph examination may be required depending on assignment.
By submitting this application, you agree to the screening procedures and to adhere to the policies and procedures of CAPS and the City of Colorado Springs. If you are a student seeking an internship, please visit the Internship Application tab.
CAPS Qualifying Criteria:
- 18 years or older.
- Applicants who have used marijuana, medical marijuana, edibles, or products containing THC within 3 months immediately proceeding the date of their application submission are NOT eligible for a volunteer or intern position.
- No felony convictions.
- A minimum 6-month commitment is requested.
