The Placer County Sheriff’s Office continuously recruits for qualified volunteers who are willing to donate a minimum of 100 hours per year to support the mission and goals of the department and the community it serves through the Community Service Unit Volunteer Program.
Types of Volunteers
Volunteers work in a variety of assignments throughout the Sheriff’s Office. Our volunteer program currently offers four primary classifications, each providing unique opportunities to support the agency and community.
- Community Outreach and Events Volunteers assist with community events and public engagement by representing the Sheriff’s Office at outreach booths, interacting with community members, and assisting with traffic control during various parades and other special events.
- Administrative Volunteers provide valuable office support at PCSO service centers and substations. Responsibilities include, greeting the public, answering phones, preforming fingerprinting services, and maintaining office records and computer databases.
- Fleet Volunteers support Fleet Operations by assisting with vehicle transportation, organizing, and assembling parts, and completing routine fleet-related tasks that help keep agency vehicles ready and reliable.
- Facilities Operations Volunteers assist with a variety of hands-on projects that support the maintenance, repair, and improvement of the PCSO facilities, helping to ensure a safe and well-maintained work environment.
Qualifications
- 18 years of age or older
- Posses a valid California Driver’s License or California Identification Card (Some assignments require the driving of a county vehicle)
- Complete the application and interview process
- Pass a thorough background investigation. (Includes submitting fingerprints to DOJ and the FBI for clearance)
- Attend all required training