As a Volunteer within the Police Department, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the overall quality of service to the community. The citizens of Sacramento have a right to expect only the best from their police force. As a department representative, you are asked to make a commitment to providing your best service to the Department and to the community.

Volunteers provide investigative assistance, technical assistance, office/clerical assistance, as well as other support services. Opportunities are available in most divisions of SPD. The minimum age is 18 years. There is no maximum age limit. All applicants must complete a standard department Pre-Employment Application before they can be considered for assignment.

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VIPS- Volunteers in Police (Patrol) Service

The Sacramento Police Department is proud to have a newly formed VIPS program made up of citizens from our community. VIPS works hard volunteering their time towards the betterment of their police department and the community they live in. Many of the service they provide is working on the Bicycle Rodeo/ Helmet Safety program, various community/ police sponsored events, neighborhood patrol in a PT ("PD") Cruiser, and assisting police officers. A long term commitment of service pays in dividends of pride and experience from working in the field with Sacramento's finest. Call (916) 808-8663 today to talk with a VIPS coordinator to find out how to get started in this very rewarding position as a VIPS.