Volunteers in Police Services Program

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The City of Chandler, Police Department, is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Volunteers in Policing Services Program volunteer. This is an unpaid temporary position without benefits. Volunteer hours are generally scheduled in advance and based upon the volunteer’s availability and the specific volunteer assignment. Training is provided for all roles. The mission of Chandler Police Department’s Volunteers in Policing program is to be a resource, provide support, and foster positive interactions for all citizens of Chandler and CPD Personnel. Our VIP's enhance the delivery of police services to the community at large, as representatives of the Chandler Police Department.

Who we are

The City of Chandler Police Department, consisting of 362 sworn officers and 177 civilians, serves a growing population of close to 287,945 residents. The organization is divided into three main divisions, one bureau, and many sections/units. The Patrol Operations Division consisting of three precincts, 1) Main Station - Downtown & North Chandler, 2) Desert Breeze - West Chandler, and 3) Chandler Heights - South Chandler, work in concert with the Criminal Investigations Division, Operational Support Division, and Professional Services Division to meet the needs of the community. The members of the Chandler Police Department are dedicated to the advancement of community policing and the development of a partnership with our citizens. Our mission is, “To maintain a safe, vibrant community through meaningful engagement and continuous organizational improvement.” We are committed to being a world-class leader in law enforcement. We will pursue and engage the best trained, equipped, and committed professionals who demonstrate the highest standards of performance and best policing practices in partnership with the community.

VIP positions may include the following:

General Clerical

Volunteers perform a variety of clerical and general service tasks assisting police support personnel in routine duties. Volunteers are assigned to any division within the Police Department in need of assistance. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with computer systems needed. Ability to work on location at one of the Police Stations.

Motorist Assist / Patrol Volunteer

Volunteers are uniformed civilians who are trained to provide assistance to motorists who have encountered vehicular problems. These volunteers drive police cars with volunteer markings and utilize the same radios and in-car computers as Police Officers for communications and dispatching, while performing their duties on patrol. These volunteers may be called upon to assist patrol at vehicular accident scenes, perform traffic control or carry out other assigned duties for which they have been trained. Ability to stand for long periods, work collaboratively with officers, and take direction. May assist with DUI Task Force on as needed basis.

Telephone Warrant Compliance

Volunteers assist the Criminal Apprehension Unit by calling people with Chandler City Court warrants and directing them to take care of their warrants before CAU responds to the home to make an arrest. Ability to learn computer systems needed to access information. Consistent schedule needed from this volunteer to coordinate with the existing volunteer.

Property & Evidence

Volunteers support the function of P&E with tasks which may include filing, scanning records and interpreting information from the records management system. They must be comfortable handling items that may be hazardous or unpleasant based upon the crime scene from which they were collected, and they must be available to work Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday mornings.

Victim Services

Volunteers assist in the Victim Services Unit by working the front counter at the family advocacy center. They may greet victims, work with law enforcement, or support victim advocates.

Crime Prevention

Volunteers assist with Senior Lock box program to maintain and verify accurate information, inspect and update lock boxes as needed. With certain qualifications, may assist with other Crime Prevention programs as needed.

Hiring Unit

Volunteers assist the Hiring Unit with paperwork, filing, updating social media, or graphic design projects.

Training Unit

Volunteers assist the training unit with filing, scanning, and the maintenance of training records of employees.

Investigations Units

Volunteers may assist with tasks related to investigations based on volunteer applicant's previous work experience and qualifications, Unit requests, and with approval by Chain of Command.

Forensic Services

Volunteers work very closely with Forensic Services staff members in the office and out in the field. Volunteers may be called upon to process crime scene photographs and images, complete crime scene inventories, and assist with other projects. Must have completed a minimum of 2-years of undergraduate study in a forensics related field. To serve in this position volunteers must be available Monday – Thursday during business hours.

Paws for Police

Volunteers and their canines participating in the Paws for Police (PFP) program, will be certified through a sponsoring organization. The volunteers are tasked with visiting Chandler Police department locations during scheduled times to provide support to department personnel by reducing job-related stress and improving the overall well-being of our employees.

Minimum qualifications

Supervision

Volunteer work is performed under the supervision of sworn supervisors or professional staff members. This position does not supervise others.

Application Process

Volunteer hours are generally scheduled in advance and based upon the volunteer’s availability and the specific volunteer assignment. Training is provided for all roles. 

The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-placement background check as a condition of placement. An offer of placement is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants accepted will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued acceptance.

Applicants for volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of volunteer acceptance. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.