Volunteers

Volunteer Services Unit

The Volunteer Services Unit that works to involve members of the McHenry County community with the Sheriff’s Office. Volunteers are unpaid, non-sworn and unarmed, yet provide valuable assistance to sworn and non-sworn employees of the Sheriff’s Office, performing various duties such as:

  • Community functions support
  • Crime prevention
  • Community relations
  • Special event assistance
  • Traffic control
  • Critical incident assistance
Child Fingerprinting service
Volunteers
Volunteers
Volunteer Qualifications

Individuals wishing to serve as a volunteer with the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office must undergo a rigorous background screening process in order to maintain the integrity of the program and of the Sheriff’s Office. To be a Sheriff Volunteer, individuals must meet all of the following requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must be of high moral character.
  • Must be able to pass a criminal background check and investigation.
  • Must have a clear criminal history and not have excessive traffic violations.
  • Must not be users of illicit substances.
  • Must possess a strong desire to serve the county.
  • Must be willing and able to work in a team environment.
  • Must have successfully completed a McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Citizen Police Academy (CPA).
Volunteer Training

Prior to beginning their duties as Sheriff Volunteers, all individuals must complete an approximately 40-hour training program designed to provide volunteers with the skills and knowledge necessary to safely, efficiently and effectively discharge their duties. Training topics include:

  • Sheriff’s Office orientation
  • Community relations and crime prevention programming
  • Communications
  • Field operations and observation skills
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Traffic direction
Purpose of the McHenry County Sheriff's Office Volunteer Program

To create a partnership with members of the McHenry County community, increasing transparency within the Sheriff’s Office while simultaneously supplementing the office’s community policing services.

Program Contact
For additional information or to learn how you can become a Sheriff Volunteer, please contact:

Sergeant Hoffman
Volunteer Coordinator
Sheriff@mchenrycountyil.gov
Phone: 815-338-2144