JOB INFORMATION REQUEST:  Police Volunteer

Volunteer Positions:

• Anti-Graffiti Patrol  -  Volunteers in this program report graffiti suspects and damage to the police department.
• Mobile Neighborhood Watch - Volunteers patrol in their neighborhoods and report suspicious or illegal activities to the police department.
• Handicapped Parking Enforcement - Volunteers in this program are trained to cite vehicles illegally parked in disabled parking zones.
• Area Police Centers - Volunteers assist department personnel with clerical assignments and public education programs.
• Note:  All patrol volunteers are required to complete 8 hours of training prior to participating in the patrols.

The Riverside Police Department was created in 1896.  Our department is pro-active in its approach to crime and takes the initiative to combat and stop potential problems before they begin.  To achieve out pro-active role in the community, we have adapted the philosophy of Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving (COPPS).  This philosophy relies on the citizens of the community to work hand and hand with law enforcement.  We are committed to working with citizens who care enough about their community to volunteer their valuable time and skills.  In keeping with the COPPS philosophy, we created a volunteer program in 1994.  At that time there were six volunteers who worked in our Records Division.  The department now has over 115 volunteers who assist us in a wide variety of assignments.  It is our goal to match the volunteer's skills and interests to the department's needs.  The Riverside Police Department is committed to doing its part to ensure all citizens have a satisfying volunteer experience.

For more information, or to be contacted by a representative of our Personnel and Training Division, please telephone (951) 353-7187.

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