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Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) Program

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The Gilbert Police Department provides the opportunity for citizens to volunteer in a variety of areas within the police department. The mission of the Gilbert Police Department Volunteers In Police Service is to support members in providing police service and to promote community partnership.

The qualifications required to become a volunteer in the Police Department are:

· Must be 21 years of age for Citizens on Patrol and Crisis Support Team.
· Furnish a copy of your high school diploma or G.E.D., and birth certificate.
· Have a valid driver's license or other ID.
· Successfully pass an extensive interview, background investigation, polygraph examination and drug- screen
· Complete orientation training before being accepted into the program.

If you would like to meet the challenge and make the difference as a Gilbert Police Department volunteer please contact Sherry Nielsen at (480) 635-7711.

Volunteer applications are always accepted, however we are seeking Volunteer applicants for the Crisis Support Team and the Citizens on Patrol programs only.

We are not accepting applications from individuals currently seeking employment with a law enforcement agency, or individuals that will be seeking employment with a law enforcement agency within the next year.

Additional Volunteering Programs - Crisis Support Team | Explorers

Volunteer Opportunities

The Police Department is currently accepting volunteer applications for Crisis Support Team volunteer, and Gilbert Citizens on Patrol volunteer only. Other positions may have openings in the future. If you have any questions regarding volunteer positions please call Sherry Nielsen at 480-635-7711. Thank you.

· Citizens on Patrol Volunteer: Volunteer will patrol specific neighborhoods, issue parking citations, motorist assist, patrol special events and be available for call-out to major crime scenes. Citizens on Patrol volunteers also assist officers at traffic accidents providing help as needed and respond to low-priority calls when able. Extensive training provided. *Must be at least 21 years of age.

· Crisis Support Team: Volunteer will provide support to victims of traumatic events or crime (usually at the scene) upon request of the police or fire department. Types of support include: crisis intervention, grief support, referral to resources, child-care, etc. The Crisis Support Team provides relief to PD Youth & Adult Resources counselors by going to scenes counselors would otherwise be asked to respond to. Extensive training provided. *Must be at least 21 years of age.

Sign-up on-line: Police Volunteer Interest Form

If you have questions regarding volunteer positions, please call (480) 635-7711