Volunteers in Policing - Motorist Assist

Overview

CHANDLER POLICE DEPARTMENT

VOLUNTEERS IN POLICING - MOTORIST ASSIST

The City of Chandler Police Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Motorist Assist Volunteer
. The Motorist Assist Volunteers are uniformed civilians who are trained to assist motorists who have encountered vehicular problems while driving. VAs may be called upon to assist at vehicular accident scenes, perform traffic control, or other duties for which they have been trained. VAs will report to the Volunteer Coordinator and the on-duty sergeant as needed. Work hours vary and may not exceed 10 hours per shift (see Hours section).

Who we are

The City of Chandler Police Department consists of 362 sworn officers and 177 civilians, serving a population of about 287,945. The organization is divided into three main divisions, one bureau, and multiple sections/units. The Patrol Operations Division includes three precincts:
1) Main Station - Downtown & North Chandler,
2) Desert Breeze - West Chandler, and
3) Chandler Heights - South Chandler. The division works with the Criminal Investigations Division, Operational Support Division, and Professional Services Division to meet community needs. Our mission is, “
To maintain a safe, vibrant community through meaningful engagement and continuous organizational improvement
.” We strive to be a world-class leader in law enforcement and aim to recruit best-trained, equipped, and committed professionals who demonstrate high standards of performance and best policing practices in partnership with the community.

Who we are looking for

Our ideal candidate will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. Motorist Assist volunteers are uniformed civilians who are trained to assist motorists who have encountered vehicular problems while driving. VAs may be called upon to assist at vehicular accident scenes, perform traffic control, or other duties for which they have been trained. VAs will report to the Volunteer Coordinator and the on-duty sergeant as needed.

Qualifications to be a Motorist Assist:

• 18 years or older
• Valid Arizona driver’s license
• Commit to one (1) year in the program
• Commit to work a minimum of 16 hours per month; more hours may be required during the training period

Basic tasks include the ability to:

• Communicate well, both verbally and in writing
• Operate a vehicle safely and maintain a safe driving record
• Work effectively in emergency situations
• Provide excellent customer service to the community and CPD staff
• Stand or sit for long periods; reach, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and turn
• Work in extreme weather conditions and maintain situational awareness at all times
• Ability to work with various personalities as part of a team
• Follow directions and Department policies

Advanced tasks will include the ability to:

• Operate the Mobile Data Terminal and Computer
• Complete Mobile Report Entries
• Safely assist with traffic control
• Communicate using the radio, mastery of phonetic alphabet, and radio codes
• Jump vehicles
• Provide lockout services

Successful training to include:

• A minimum of 50 hours of classroom training
• Ride-along/observation with the Chandler Police Department, Chandler Fire Department

Communications, Motorist Assist (approximately 26 hours)

• Complete a minimum of 40 hours of Field Training and Evaluations
• Attend required trainings and quarterly meetings

Hours:

• Hours will vary and may not exceed 10 hours per shift
• Hours are generally flexible; however trainings, meetings, events, or certain shifts may be in the evenings or on weekends

Application Process

• Neo Gov Application
• Preliminary Background Questionnaire Submittal & Review
• Oral Board Interview
• Background Interview
• Interview with Chief of Police

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Some positions may require a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity.

The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.