Policy Text
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MJ/RCCC
OPERATIONS ORDER
Volunteer Program
The purpose of this Order is to establish procedures for instit uting and maintaining a
volunteer program at the Main Jail and the Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center (RCCC).
I. Security Clearance for Volunteers
A. Volunteers are unpaid member s of the corrections team. Volu nteers
represent organizations includin g, but not limited to; Alcoholi cs Anonymous,
Narcotics Anonymous, Staff and Volunteer Chaplains, etc.
B. Volunteers must be screened fo r clearance by completing and submitting the
Correctional Services Volunteer/Outside Agency Personnel Jail I dentification
Card Application. The security clearance shall apply to Main Jail and RCCC ,
regardless of which facility issues the clearance if the volunt eer works at both
facilities.
1. As part of the screening proces s the volunteer must successful ly pass
a records and background check.
2. The designated Security Clearan ce Officer will process the app lication
and determine if the volunteer wil l be granted security clearan ce.
3. Volunteers who have met the abov e requirements will receive tr aining
that outlines jail security pro cedures and rules before being a llowed
access to the facility.
4. Following the application and screening process and training, an
identification card is issued to the volunteer.
C. Volunteers must re-apply for security clearance annually. T he volunteer must
return their identification card upon termination and/or comple tion of their
assignment.
II. Role of the Volunteer
A. The use of volunteers in the correctional setting is viewed as a potential
alternative solution to problem s created when facility and pris oner needs are
greater than budgeted resources.
B. Volunteers augment the tradition al correctional program and custody staff is
encouraged to develop a rappor t with the volunteers.
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MJ/RCCC C. Volunteers should realize t he needs of the facility come bef ore the needs of a
specific prisoner, and that unfor eseen events such as a disturb ance or
emergency may preclude a vo lunteer scheduled event.
D. In all matters of security, the volunteer shall defer to the sworn staff member
supervising the location where the volunteer is assigned.
III. Volunteer Pr ogram Coordinator
A. The Volunteer Program Coordi nator shall coordinate and super vise the
volunteer activities in the facility. The role and duties of t he Volunteer
Program Coordinator are as follows:
1. Familiarize volunteers with the institutional setting, its rul es,
procedures and routines via orientation.
2. Provide overall supervision of t he facility volunteer activiti es.
3. Determine and develop overall lim its within which each volunte er must
operate.
4. Determine each assigned volunteer ’s skills, abilities and limi tations,
and make volunteer assignments, as appropriate.
5. Develop the specific task assignment with the volunteer(s) and s e e
that all concerned have a clear understanding of the scope of t heir
responsibilities.
6. Give the volunteer regular feed back regarding the quality of t heir job
performance.
7. Should a conflict develop betw een staff and volunteers, the ma tter
should be immediately referred to the staff member’s supervisor and
then, if appropriate, to the Volu nteer Program Coordinator for
immediate action.
Appendices: Correctional Services ID Application (12-D)
Related Orders: None
References: None
Appendix 12-D
SACRAMENTO COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
OUTSIDE AGENCY PERSONNEL
JAIL IDENTIFICATION CARD APPLICATION
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE) FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Xref:______ _____________
CII: ___________________
S P O N S O R I N G A G E N C Y
(i.e. Superior Court, DA’s Office, etc.)
Application: New Renewal Expiration Date of Current Jai l ID
Check where you will be working: Main Jai l Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center Wor k Release Facility
PERSONAL DATA
N a m e O t h e r N a m e ( s )
Street Address C i t y Z i p
H o m e P h o n e W o r k P h o n e B i r t h D a t e / /
Place of Birth Race Sex Height Weight Color Eyes Color Hair
Drivers License# State Expiration Da t e S o c i a l S e c u r i t y #
Any relative (s) or close friends currently in Sacramento Count y custody? Yes No Which Facility?______________
N a m e
EMPLOYMENT DATA
Current Employer P h o n e
B u s i n e s s A d d r e s s J o b T i t l e / P o s i t i o n
Name of your Supervisor D a t e o f E m p l o y m e n t
CRIMINAL HISTORY (RENEWALS DO NOT NEED TO LIST PREVIOUSLY DISC LOSED INFO. ONLY NEW INFO)
Have you ever been arrested and/ or convicted of a criminal offe nse? Yes_____N o_____ Felony ________ Misdemea nor______
If yes, list all crimes, year, city, state,