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The Clallam County Sheriff's Department maintains a Sheriff's Posse. The Sheriff's Posse is made up of volunteers who provide a number of services to the community. Without these volunteers the department would not be able to accomplish it's mission.
Sheriff's Posse volunteers are non-commissioned members of the department. Services provided by volunteer members include:
Office Reception - Manning of our front counter. Answering questions and taking basic information from citizens.
Licensing - Issuing pistol licenses, dog licenses, and forest harvest permits.
Records Functions - Computer entry for records keeping in criminal cases, animal control records, and civil records.
Crime Prevention Services - Coordination of programs including block watch and school programs.
Vacation Home Checks - Security checks of homes in the Port Angeles and Sequim area where residents are on vacation.
Civil Process Service - Serving of civil papers such as subpoenas on citizens throughout the county.
Speed Watch - Running a radar display to advise drivers of their speed in high traffic areas or problem roadways.
We are interested in volunteers who are willing to commit to helping their community and the department on a long term basis. We prefer members who can commit one or more days a week to community service.
Want to Join?
If you are interested in becoming a Sheriff's Posse member you must meet minimum qualifications. The qualifications include:
- Clallam County resident
- Age 21 or older (senior citizens are encouraged to apply)
- No felony convictions
- Good character and standing in the community
- Ability to pass a drug screening
- Ability to pass a background investigation
If you meet these qualifications and want to commit to volunteer service with the department you can begin the process of becoming a member by visiting the department during business hours to obtain an application. After your completed application is received you will be contacted by a supervisor in the area of interest you have indicated. You will be interviewed and a background check and drug screen will be done.
The Sheriff has the final decision on your participation as a Posse member.
The Training Process
Once you have been accepted into the program you will be scheduled for several training courses. These courses cover such things as department policies and procedures, posse organization, defensive driving, first aid, and courses specific to your area of interest. Since we are a small department we only offer these courses two or three times per year and you may be required to wait for the courses to occur before you can participate as a Posse member.
After you have completed training you can begin to participate in the many activities our volunteers enjoy. Volunteers quickly become part of the department "family." They are a vital part of the organization and we depend on them to accomplish our mission.
For more information, come in and visit or give a call at (360) 417-2000
Contact the Sheriff´s Department with questions or comments about the information on this page
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