POLICE DEPARTMENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

If you have the time, we have a job for you! The Paso Robles Police Department volunteers come from all walks of life, from professionals that are still in the workforce to retired senior citizens. Volunteers perform many important functions. Their participation allows police officers and other criminal justice employees to spend more time conducting proactive law enforcement activities.

Volunteers perform primarily in two areas: administration and patrol. Administrative duties include, but are not limited to, data entry, record keeping, filing, and vehicle tow hearings. Patrol duties include, but are not limited to, traffic control, special events, business checks, and home vacation checks. Volunteers assigned to patrol are required to complete a training course.

The Paso Robles Police Department also recruits volunteers through its Citizen’s Police Academy. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer must complete an application [pdf:81k/2pp] and return it to the Police Department at 900 Park Street, Paso Robles.

Volunteer Program

The City of Paso Robles’ Volunteer Program offers many opportunities. When you decide to become involved in a city program, you will join hundreds of others who are helping to make the City of Paso Robles a better place to live, work and play.

Volunteers are an integral part of the city team. The high quality of life Paso Robles enjoys is a reflection of the continued commitment from volunteers to provide programs and services. If you are interested in participating in this program, fill out the application [pdf:81k/2pp] and return it to the Police Department at 900 Park Street, Paso Robles. For more information contact Christina Hatch at 237-4086.

Community Volunteer Patrol Program (CVPP)

Prospective members of the CVP will receive instruction and hands on training on topics that includes;

Laws and Regulations
Departmental Policy and Procedures
Patrol Procedures
Traffic Control
First Aid and CPR
Emergency Vehicle Operations

CVPP members function first and foremost as the “eyes and ears” of the Paso Robles Police Department. Members patrol the city with CVPP’s own marked, radio equipped patrol cars looking for anything which may need police attention: a reckless driver, an open business door after hours, a suspicious person, etc. When something is observed, a radio call is made to the Dispatch Center where an officer is notified to take action. CVPP members conduct traffic and crowd control at special events such as parades, the Mid-State Fair and downtown events. Other duties include vacation house watch checks, crime scene protection and traffic control at accident sites. Members may also be called upon for Search and Rescue work.

Any applicant that is 21 years of age or older may apply by picking up an application at the Public Safety Center Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM or you can call the CVP direct line at 805-227-7533.

Membership Requirements

Members are men and women from age 21 to 65+ who are in good physical condition, willing to work at least two four hour shifts and attend a two hour training meeting each month, pass a background check, enjoy public contact and present a professional image.

Prior to assignment, a 40-hour Training Academy is required covering:

Orientation/Organization
Crime Prevention
Patrol and Observation Skills
Radio/Communications
Traffic Control
Crime Scene Protection
CPR and First Aid
Legal Issues...and more

Benefits of Membership

In addition to serving the community, members learn exactly how the Police Department operates and why things are done in certain ways. They also receive professional training in all aspects of their work and they learn a great deal about our city and its people.
CVPP members always work in pairs so safety is paramount and the work is shared.
Opportunities include leadership roles in the organization and the ability to volunteer for even more work in the Police Department, including courier runs and clerical and professional duties.
The CVPP is a leader among similar organizations and often assists other patrols in Central Coast communities, so members get to be familiar with other volunteers and their towns.
Finally, CVPP members can work as often as they like any time, day or night, seven days a week. Patrols are set to accommodate member’s schedules.

If you are interested in participating in this program, fill out the application [pdf:81k/2pp] and return it to the Police Department at 900 Park Street, Paso Robles. For more information contact Christina Hatch at 237-4086.

The Paso Robles Police Department has additional opportunities and essential work within Administration, Records, Community Services and other areas. As the Community Volunteer Patrol membership grows, more support assistance will be necessary and we welcome applicants interested in helping in these ways.

Retired Senior Volunteer Program

In cooperation with the RSVP program, the Paso Robles Police Department uses retired seniors to assist clerical staff with duties including records functions, secretarial and receptionist duties.

These senior volunteers are very important to the day-to-day operation of the department and we rely heavily on their efforts. These volunteers provide many services to the City at no cost, which has enabled the department to use limited tax dollars for vital services.