The Murrieta Police Volunteer Program is crucial to our success in maintaining services and community programs. Murrieta has the annual distinction of being the safest city in Riverside County and one of the safest in the state and nation. This would not be possible without our Police Volunteers. We firmly believe every Volunteer actively contributes to this prestigious designation and is part of the overall collaborative team effort. 

 

Volunteers can assist in several arenas which best suits their interests, time commitments and the organizational needs.  Some of our Volunteers prefer volunteering within the police station. They assist the public at the front counter, answering the business phone line, filing paperwork, data entry, conducting background checks and other clerical duties. Almost every specialized unit within the department such as the Special Enforcement Team, Code Enforcement, Detectives, Traffic Division, and our administrative staff utilize volunteers in house in key positions to help the sworn officers function more efficiently. Those Volunteers who have an interest in working "in the field" are assigned in uniform at community events such as the DARE Golf Tournament, City parades, the annual City Birthday Bash, and other civic events.

 

The Murrieta Police Department is actively recruiting volunteers who can commit to a minimum of 16 hours a month assisting in a variety of different duties within the police department. Minimum requirements include: an interest in serving the Murrieta community, being at least 18 years old and the ability to commit to a minimum of 16 hours of service per month. Some of our volunteers work as many as 35 to 40 hours a month but only 16 hours a month is required to maintain active volunteer status. Volunteers are also required to complete an application packet, be available for a short interview and pass an internal background process. 

 

If this program sounds interesting to you, please e-mail or call one of the volunteer coordinators listed below. We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your interest in serving our fine community. 

Sergeant Brendan Carney
(951) 461-6358 / [email protected]

A native of Murrieta and Vista Murrieta High School alumni, Su'a Cravens is now a safety and linebacker for the Denver Broncos. After a very successful high school career, Cravens went on to play football for the University of Southern California. His freshman year, Cravens started in 13 of their 14 season games. After his junior year of college, Cravens chose to forgo his final year of eligibility and entered into the 2016 NFL draft. Cravens was pick number 53 in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft! He started his NFL career with the Washington Redskins and is currently playing for the Denver Broncos. Congratulations, Su'a, the City of Murrieta is so proud of you!

The upcoming Military Moms and Wives Bruncheon is a FREE event set for Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Murrieta Library's Garden of Verses.  On-site childcare for ages 3 to 12 years is provided by the City of Murrieta. Please RSVP to [email protected] by May 3, or contact staff at (951) 304-PARK (7275) for additional information.

If you're looking to cool off from the heat, the California Oaks Sports Park Pool will once again open its gates at the end of May. Located at the corner of California Oaks Road and Lincoln Avenue, the City pool offers a variety of programs including the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Program (group swim lessons), Lap Swim, Water Exercise, Public Swim, and Private Swim Lessons. Costs vary by program. Please visit the City's website at www.MurrietaCA.gov for more information or to view the upcoming spring schedule and the pool rules or you may contact staff at (951) 304-PARK (7275).