The Clerk to the Board in conjunction with the Office of Emergency Management reviews and processes secure transportation service license applications and secure transportation vehicle permit applications considered by the Board of County Commissioners. A service license and vehicle permit must be acquired by each facility that will be providing secure transportation in El Paso County.

The county’s secure transportation service licensing regulations are available here.

The state’s standards for secure transportation services are available here.

To file a complaint regarding secure transportation services within El Paso County, please contact the Clerk to the Board Manager, Jackie Allred, at 719-520-6432 or email jackieallred@elpasoco.com.

Application Checklist:

SERVICE LICENSE

1. Application for Secure Transportation Service License
2. Certificate of Good Standing from the Colorado Secretary of State Office
3. Copy of the following written policies and procedures:
   • General Policies and Procedures following National Best Practices Guidelines, including staff background check policy
   • Operational and, if applicable, Medical Protocols
   • Training Procedures
   • Attestation that the Manager and Administrator meet the specific standards
   • Class A Licenses: A policy which addresses physical restraint
   • Client Rights and related Policies and Procedures
   • Quality Management Program Policies and Procedures
4. Copy of Certificate of Insurance showing General and Professional Liability coverage, Worker’s Compensation coverage, and Vehicle Insurance coverage
   • Liability insurance for injuries in the amount of $1,000,000 for each individual claim
   • Liability insurance in the amount of $3,000,000 for all claims made against the secure transportation service or against its personnel from an insurance company authorized to write liability insurance in Colorado
   • Minimum Vehicle Insurance Coverage as defined by §§ 10-4-609 and 42-7-103(2), C.R.S., with El Paso County identified as the certificate holder
   • Minimum Worker’s Compensation insurance consistent with Articles 40-47 of Title 8, C.R.S.
5. Secure Transportation Service Licensing – Staffing Requirements Form and proof of completion

VEHICLE PERMITS

1. Secure Transportation Vehicle Permit Application (required for each vehicle)
   • Proof of motor vehicle insurance
   • Photo of vehicle
   • Copy of registration
2. Secure Transportation Vehicle Evaluation Certification (each vehicle)
3. Secure Transportation Vehicle Inspection Report (each vehicle)
   • El Paso County completes this inspection
4. Application Fees
   • $250.00 for each new Secure Transportation License Application
   • $100.00 for each new Secure Transportation Vehicle Permit