We are dedicated to promoting and ensuring the safety, education, and welfare of all citizens throughout the County, and we do that, in part, through a number of programs that contribute positively to society.
For more information on how you can participate in, or volunteer for, any of the programs listed below, please contact the individual listed within each program.
Citizen’s Volunteer Program
Members of the Citizen’s Volunteer Program help support Miami-Dade police officers so that they can remain focused on providing efficient police service to the community. Volunteers also help to improve the overall efficiency of the Department and to reduce and solve crime.
Why volunteer?
- To learn more about law enforcement
- To develop individual job skills
- To help the community
- To help the Department fight crime
Contact: 305-471-1716
Police Reserve Officers
Currently only available to retiring officers of the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.
Police reserve officers are certified police officers who choose to work as volunteers in a sworn capacity. Officers must be willing to perform 16 hours of service per month or 48 hours per quarter.
Police Auxiliary Officers
We are not currently accepting new auxiliary officers.
Police auxiliary officers are employees of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue who have completed the Special Response Team Basic School and function as tactical medics.
Police Chaplains
The Police Chaplain Program is comprised of clergy members who have volunteered to help meet the spiritual and pastoral requests of Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office employees and their families.
Police Explorer Program
The Police Explorer Program fosters a positive attitude toward law enforcement for members of our community who range from 14–17 years of age.
Contact: 305-471-2912
Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC)
Each unincorporated Miami-Dade Sheriff’s District has a Citizen Advisory Committee made up of about 15 citizens. They meet monthly with the command staff of the District at the station.
Recruiter Presentations
We welcome all opportunities to educate future applicants. Please email us within four to six weeks of the event with dates, location, purpose, target audience, and point of contact details.
Contact Information
Citizen Volunteer Program: 305-471-1716
Police Explorer Program: 305-471-2912
MDSO Headquarters: 9105 NW 25th St., Doral, FL 33172
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