Volunteer - Public Safety Support Services

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## Description

Positions in this class assist police staff with a wide range of tasks

that are crucial to the department\'s daily operations. This is a

volunteer position and does not offer any compensation.\

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Volunteers are integral to the operations of the Apache Junction Police

Department, Providing Essential Support Across Various Functions. These

volunteer opportunities allow community members to assist police

personnel with routine tasks, improving efficiency and contributing to

the department\'s overall mission. Volunteers can be assigned to

different divisions based on the department\'s needs, offering a

flexible and rewarding experience.

**Essential Duties**

• General Clerical Support**\
  
  

Volunteers in general clerical roles assist police staff with a wide

range of tasks that are crucial to the department\'s daily operations.

Responsibilities May Include

• Filing documents
• Typing reports
• Data entry and retrieval
• Other routine duties
  
  

Volunteers in this role may be placed in any division where their skills

are needed.\

• Property & Evidence Unit**\
  
  

In the Property & Evidence (P&E) Unit, Volunteers support the function

of P&E.\

Responsibilities Include

• Filing and scanning documents
• Assisting with the inventory process
• Handling items that may be hazardous or unpleasant due to their
  
  

origin at crime scenes

• Requirements for this role include:
• Ability to lift 30-50 pounds
• Proficiency in reading sequential numbering systems
• Records Unit**\
  
  

Volunteers in the Records Unit work alongside staff during regular

business hours (Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to 5 PM). This role

Involves Performing Various Clerical Duties Such As

• Typing and filing documents
• Assisting with data entry and retrieval
• Requirements in this unit must**:**
• Be proficient with office equipment
• Follow oral and written instructions accurately
• Possess strong communication skills, both oral and written
  
  

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• Contact**: Lieutenant Saldana, 480-474-2629,
  
  

dsaldana@apachejunctionaz.gov\

• Commitment:**A minimum of one year of service is required, with a
  
  

commitment of at least 16 hours per month. Exceptions for fewer hours

may be considered based on department needs and the volunteer\'s

residency status.\

• Days of Work Week:**Monday through Thursday\
• Hours**: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm\
  
  

**Minimum Qualifications**

To participate in these volunteer opportunities, individuals must meet

The Following Criteria

• **Age:**Must be 18 years or older.
• **Background Check:**Volunteers must pass a thorough background
  
  

investigation, fingerprint clearance, and oral board interviews.