Police Volunteer Coordinator

The City of Elk Grove is looking for an experienced, dynamic, and self-motivated individual who is outgoing, enthusiastic, and highly positive, with excellent communication skills and the ability to forge strong relationships with volunteers, staff, and the community.

Under minimal direction, this position will oversee the Police Department's volunteer programs; create new volunteer opportunities, assign work to qualified volunteers, and conduct ongoing recruitments. The incumbent will be responsible for staffing several events throughout the year and will ensure volunteers are trained to comply with program procedures, department and division policies, and applicable laws.

The ideal candidate will be able to perform a variety of administrative and clerical functions; write professional reports, conduct presentations, and should enjoy collaborating in a team environment. This position will require the incumbent to communicate tactfully and diplomatically at all levels, bringing energy and a positive attitude that inspires volunteers and fosters an engaging, welcoming environment.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline (subject to change) Filing Deadline:
October 27, 2026, by 11:59 PM Oral Board Interviews:
November 10, 2026 (in person) Selection Interviews:
Week of November 16, 2026 (in person)

The City offers a competitive salary and generous benefit package including CalPERS retirement benefits, a deferred compensation match and more. Why work for the City of Elk Grove? Elk Grove Jobs

Elk Grove is a vibrant, family-friendly community of approximately 178,124 people in the Sacramento, California region, located 14 miles south of the State Capital and 60 miles east of the Bay Area. Elk Grove is a young, ethnically diverse, modern city that was incorporated in 2000. Elk Grove has low crime, excellent schools, over 100 community parks and 28 miles of trails, plentiful dining and shopping options, numerous annual events and festivals, and over 270 sunny days per year.

Under direction, plans, coordinates, and implements the Police Department's volunteer programs; recruits, onboards, trains, and assigns work to volunteers in various areas of the Police Department; manages and oversees the volunteer program budget and expenditures; participates in the development and implementation of goals and objectives for the volunteer program; evaluates program effectiveness; and performs related duties as assigned.

Receives direction from assigned management or supervisory personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

This journey level classification is responsible for independently performing professional level duties in support of the Police volunteer program coordination and implementation. Positions at this level exercise judgment and initiative in their assigned tasks, receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Coordinates and implements the Police Department's Volunteer and Community Ambassador programs; coordinates volunteers performing a range of duties, from clerical to street patrol/report writing.
• Recruits new volunteers’ candidates; provides onboarding for volunteer staff; creates announcements, reviews applications, conducts interviews, and requests local background checks for new volunteer candidates; recommends placement in and disqualification from the program; creates and maintains files; assigns volunteer staff to various areas of assignment.
• Coordinates and provides training to new and existing volunteer staff; creates training materials; selects training dates; provides training instruction or coordinates guest speakers; evaluates effectiveness of training; and adjusts training curriculum as needed.

• Creates and maintains volunteer staffing and special events schedule including scheduling daily coverage, time off, vacation, and sick leave; coordinates volunteer activities and recognition functions including general meetings, appreciation luncheons, National Volunteer Week, celebrations, and team building activities.
• Manages…