citizen volunteer

Become a Citizen Volunteer and donate your time to help the Spokane Police Department. 

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What is the citizen volunteer Program?

The Citizen Volunteer program is a service program that augments and assists the commissioned and non-commissioned members of the Spokane Police Department in the performance of their duties. We need people that enjoy working with the public, have people skills, are problem-solvers, and have basic clerical skills or computer knowledge.

Requirements

  • Must be 18 or older with a high school diploma/equivalency
  • Must successfully pass an oral board and background investigation
  • Must have a valid driver’s license 
  • Commit to volunteering on a monthly basis

duties and responsibilities

Volunteer duties and responsibilities vary based on the needs of the department. Below are a list of tasks we may need assistance with:
  • Pick up property/fraud items
  • Give tours of the Public Safety Building 
  • Service as McGruff the Crime Dog or as a McGruff escort 
  • Data entry
  • Working at one of the precinct’s operation service desks
  • Investigations follow up 
  • Delivering and picking up mail between City sites
  • Staffing the information booths at the Public Safety Building and Courthouse Annex
  • Working the front desk at the Public Safety Building, Academy, or Investigative Office
  • Assist with community events such as Bloomsday, Hoopfest, Lilac Parade, and more 
  • Administrative assistance to Neighborhood Resource Officers

how to apply

To apply, download the application below. Then fill it out digitally and email the completed application to volunteer@spokanepolice.org.

Download Application
Send completed application