Purpose & Goals

Volunteers in the Sheriff’s Office offer their talents, skills, abilities and dedication to provide services to their community. Our Volunteers epitomise our Community Orientated Policing philosophy. In 2006, our more than 50 Volunteers logged 10,557 hours of service. Using the national average wage of $14.80 per hour of service this equates to a savings to the department of $156,244. They are involved in many aspects of our day to day operations, and continue to be an invaluable resource to the department and our community.

Training

Volunteers are required to complete a 90 hour academy program consisting of:

• Patrol Procedures
  
• Radio Communications
  
• CPR / First Aid
  
• Introduction to California Penal Codes
  
• Report Writing
  
• Departmental Organization and Structure
  
• Traffic Control
  
• Driver Training

In addition, periodic and refresher training is provided in the areas of:

• Civil Procedures
  
• Boat Safety Inspections
  
• Self Defense
  
• Emergency Preparedness
  
• Special Events

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Self-Defense Class


Marine Patrol -- Boat Safety Inspection


Disaster Preparedness -- Patrol Assignments


Jail Visitor Registration


Crime Prevention Programs -- Assist School Resource Deputy


Serve Civil Papers -- Residential Vacation Checks


Staff -- Service Centers


Annual Christmas Toy Project



For information about becoming a volunteer call the Sheriff’s Office at (530) 265-1471