Volunteer

Location : Operations Center, 600 301 Blvd W #202, Bradenton, FL 34205, FL
Job Type: Volunteer
Job Number: 25-50005
Bureau: ADMINISTRATIVE
Opening Date: 05/14/2026


General Description of Duties


Volunteers serve with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office in a wide range of capacities, selflessly donating their time to help the agency better serve the citizens of Manatee County.

• Clerical Support - General office duties to high-tech computer skills helping in a variety of areas throughout the agency
• Crime Analysis - Assist with running reports on crime statistics to fill requests from the public, other agencies, and within our agency
• Human Resources / Employee Health Benefits - Assist with general office duties; filing, scanning, and organizational skills a must
• Investigative Aide - Assist investigations with call backs, logging and tracking case paperwork, and using one's own knowledge or skills to help assist detectives
• Records - General office duties, scanning, organizing, and other duties to help keep reports organized and available for retrieval in a timely and accurate manner
• Special Programs Assistance - Assist the Crime Prevention Unit / Volunteer Coordinator in a variety of ways: Attending special events, recruitment of volunteers, assisting with agency surveys, Business Trespass Program assistance, etc.
• Training - Help the training section with general office duties and, if qualified, instructing agency personnel
• TRU (Telephone Reporting Unit) / Front Desk - Assist the deputies at the main entrance of the sheriff's office by greeting visitors, inquiring of their business, and directing them to appropriate locations
• VCSA (Volunteer Community Service Aide) - Assist the patrol function by handling minor incidents and calls for service, directing traffic, handicap parking enforcement, speed trailer requests, and various other duties (requires attending a 3-week mini-academy, possess a valid driver's license, and passing a state-certified driving class)
• Victim Advocate - Assists victim advocates by responding with them to calls with traumatized victims, victims in need of emotional or judicial support, and assist with compensation and resource referrals

The Volunteer Program is comprised of civilians; not certified law enforcement. There is no limit on the number of hours you can volunteer but a minimum requirement of 8-hours every three months must be met unless there are exigent circumstances, such as sickness, part-time resident, or other reasons approved by the Volunteer Coordinator.



Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to review documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance; compile data and information for reports; compose letters and memoranda; explain policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, logs, or other documentation as required by the position.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritize work.
• Ability to perform other clerical duties such as filing, answering the phone and/or compiling correspondence.
• Knowledge of general office policies, procedures and practices.
• Skill in the use of office equipment including computers and various software applications.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Required to speak and clearly. Often required to sit and use hands and fingers, to handle or feel. Occasionally may be required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb stairs or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Hear and see at normal range or with accommodation.

Tasks and Policies
TASKS

• Provides information, assistance, and services to the general public, employees, and others in person, by telephone or by other forms of communication.
• Successfully completes all assignments to specifications, within specified time-frame and budget as directed and in accordance with agency policies and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

POLICY

• Follows standard office procedures, safety policies and procedures and agency General Orders.
• Maintains good interpersonal relations (the manner in which the employee responds emotionally and verbally) with the public, other employees, and supervisors. This policy also relates to the image the employee projects and includes cleanliness and personal grooming.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a 10th grade education required.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees that fosters, maintains and promotes equal employment opportunity for all without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, political affiliation, veteran's status, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, to include transgender status, disability or status in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.
BENEFITS

• Uniforms

01


Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

02


Are you a citizen of the United State or a lawful, permanent resident, granted refugee or asylee status and authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

03


Which best describes your highest level of education?

• No High School Diploma or Equivalency
• Completed the 10th Grade
• High School Diploma/GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

04


In order to conduct a thorough background investigation, you will be required to provide the website(s) and user name(s) for all social media accounts. In addition, you will be required to "friend" our background investigators on Facebook, if applicable. Do you confirm that on this application you have provided the requested information and will provide them access to your personal accounts?

• Yes
• No
• I do not have any social media accounts, personal websites, or blogs.

05


In the last twelve (12) months, have you used marijuana, or its derivative?

• Yes
• No

06


Have you ever sold, delivered or manufactured a controlled substance?

• Yes
• No

07


Have you ever illegally used a controlled substance, including marijuana or its derivative, while employed as a law enforcement or corrections officer, while working in a prosecutorial position, or while employed in a position of public safety? (Exception: Any use of marijuana or its derivative while working in the capacity of an undercover operative for the purpose of the investigation)

• Yes
• No

08


In the last three (3) years, have you illegally used any Schedule I through Schedule V, excluding marijuana, (Schedules I through V, as defined in the Contolled Substances Action, 21 U.S.C., Section 812, include but are not limited to, cocaine, crack. lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), amphetamines, methamphetamines, heroin, MDMA, GHB and anabolic steroids)?

• Yes
• No

09


Have you ever illegally used any of the following controlled substance in your lifetime? (Please check all that apply. If none, check the last box, "Not applicable".)

• Amphetamines such as Uppers/Speed
• Barbiturates such as Downers
• Benzodiazephines such as Valium/Darvon
• Cocaine/Crack
• LSD such as Acid/Microdots
• Marijuana or its derivatives
• Methaqualone such as Quaaludes
• Opiates such as Opium/Heroin/Oxycodone
• Phencyclidine such as PCP/Angel Dust
• Any other drug not previously listed
• Not applicable

10


If you answered "Yes", please provide the information listed below or type "N/A" if not applicable.* Drug, how taken, circumstances, number of times illegally obtained/used/supplied/sold.* Date of first time illegally obtained/used/supplied/sold.* Last time illegally obtained/used/sold.
11


Have you been convicted of a DUI more than once in your lifetime?

• Yes
• No

12


Have you been convicted of a DUI in the last 60 months (5 years)?

• Yes
• No

13


Have you ever pled guilty or no contest to, had adjudication withheld, or been convicted of a misdemeanor involving false statements, perjury or domestic violence?

• Yes
• No

14


Have you ever pled guilty or no contest to, had adjudication withheld, or been convicted of a felony offense?

• Yes
• No

15


Have you engaged in sexual abuse or been convicted, or civilly or administratively adjudicated, of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion by a victim who did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?

• Yes
• No

16


Have you engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution (as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997).

• Yes
• No

17


Are you able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations?

• Yes
• No

18


If you answered "No" to previous question, please indicate what accommodation is needed, if applicable. If you answered "No" to previous question or do not require accommodation, please type "N/A".
19


Do you have a tattoo in a visible location on the neck, face, scalp, or hands?(Click here to review the Appearance and Grooming Policy )

• Yes
• No

20


Have you registered with Selective Service?(NOTE: Registration is required by all males prior to their 26th birthday. If you are a male age 18-25 and have not yet registered, you must do so Females are not required to register at this time and should select 'N/A'.

• Yes
• No
• Exempt
• N/A

Required Question