About the position
The Volunteer in this position must commit to one-year of service. Additionally, you must enroll in our 14-week Citizen's Academy Class before you can begin the Volunteer program. (The classes are held every quarter. If you are interested in attending the classes, please submit your name to isthurston@miramarpd.org). This Volunteer position reports to the designated supervisory personnel within the Police Department and performs routine to moderately complex administrative and clerical work to support efficient and effective office operations. There are different kinds of jobs for volunteers. Volunteers perform various duties, except actual Police work. Such duties include: administrative duties, computer skills (Microsoft applications), data entry, filing, typing, cataloging, copying, telephone answering. Volunteers do not replace law enforcement or civilian personnel. Volunteers work along with Miramar Police staff to assist them in some duties and relieve them of other duties so that they can devote their time to more pressing requirements. As a volunteer, you will support staff in the performance of their assigned duties. With your help, the department gains the benefit of additional hands and minds in the service of the citizens of Miramar. Volunteers have the opportunity to give back to their country, their state, and their city through the hours they volunteer. Volunteers gain invaluable insights into our City's law enforcement system and how it works. Volunteers have the opportunity to improve the quality of their local law enforcement service through their work, attitude, and ideas for improving programs.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine to moderately complex administrative and clerical work
- Assist other administrative or clerical personnel as necessary
- Support staff in the performance of their assigned duties
- Perform data entry, filing, typing, cataloging, copying, and telephone answering
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Must be able to type with accuracy
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must have some free time to contribute
- Must have a clear background
- Genuine desire to be of service to the community
Benefits
- Gain invaluable insights into the law enforcement system
- Opportunity to improve local law enforcement service
- Ability to give back to the community
