Citizens On Patrol
Lieutenant Adam Hiers,
Community Relations Division
Citizens On Patrol – C.O.P. volunteers are everyday citizens from all walks of life that contribute their time, energy, experience, and expertise to assist the Levy County Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of Levy County. C.O.P. uses well-trained, uniformed volunteers to assist the Sheriff’s Office in nonviolent, non-confrontational activities, thus allowing Deputies to focus on more urgent issues.
Some of the duties performed by C.O.P. volunteers include:
- Assist with traffic crashes, funerals, parades, festivals, crime scenes and community events
- Represent the Sheriff’s Office at ceremonial functions
- Do clerical and analytical tasks at the Sheriff’s Office
- Report abandoned vehicles
- Participate in searches for missing persons
- Assist with placement and setup of speed detection and hazard sign trailers
- Assist with Crime Watch and Business Watch programs
With this program, citizens do not have to sit idly by growing more and more concerned about the crime in our communities. Now citizens can get proactively involved and make a difference by volunteering their time to assist the Sheriff’s Office with duties which are necessary services but which do not require the attention of a certified Law Enforcement Officer.
Lieutenant Adam Hiers,
Community Relations Division
Requirements to Become a C.O.P. Volunteer
- At least 21 years of age
- Have a valid FL Driver’s License
- No criminal record
- Successfully pass a background check
- Be of good moral character
- Must attend a complete the C.O.P. training course
- Willing to donate at least eight hours of time per month
- Receive final approval by the Sheriff of his designee
Please contact Human Resource Director, Paula Kennedy regarding COP’s program or for an application at [email protected], (352) 486-5111 ext. 292.
How to Apply
Download Employment Application or pick up an application at the Levy County Sheriff’s Office.
Completed applications can be sent to [email protected] (please make sure all pages are signed and notarized where indicated). Follow up by mailing or dropping off the original application and supporting documents at the Levy County Sheriff’s Office, 9150 NE 80th Avenue, Bronson, Florida 32621
The Levy County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, religion or any other legally protected status. Veteran’s preference will be given to eligible veterans in accordance with existing laws. A copy of the LCSO Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available upon request at our Human Resources Office.