Volunteers in Policing Service (VIPS)

Summary

Volunteer Police Services

Holland Volunteers in Police Services (VIPS) goal is to enhance and assist the Holland Department of Public Safety in a variety of ways. Volunteers have successfully assisted citizens to recognize the service and helpfulness of the police division as a whole. It has also been a vehicle of goodwill and provided a "public service ambassador" role to the general public and youth of the City of Holland.

Examples of Duties

• Assist at community events.
• Confiscate illegal signs on public right of ways.
• Monitoring and enforcing handicap parking violations.
• Observe and report suspicious activities.
• Options for assisting with office work, detailing cruisers, landscape maintenance, meal preparation at training events.
• Presence and public relations in city parks.
• Provide house checks when residents are gone for extended times.

Typical Qualifications

Volunteers for this position must pass a background check, interview successfully, and attend mandatory training. Patrol Volunteers will work in pairs at all times.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

01 Just to confirm, are you aware that this is a volunteer (unpaid) position?

• Yes
• No

* Required Question

Address: 270 S River Avenue Holland, Michigan, 49423

Phone: 6163551316

Website: cityofholland.com

Job Description

Volunteer Police Services

Holland Volunteers in Police Services (VIPS) goal is to enhance and assist the Holland Department of Public Safety in a variety of ways. Volunteers have successfully assisted citizens to recognize the service and helpfulness of the police division as a whole. It has also been a vehicle of goodwill and provided a "public service ambassador" role to the general public and youth of the City of Holland.

Examples of Duties

• Assist at community events.
• Confiscate illegal signs on public right of ways.
• Monitoring and enforcing handicap parking violations.
• Observe and report suspicious activities.
• Options for assisting with office work, detailing cruisers, landscape maintenance, meal preparation at training events.
• Presence and public relations in city parks.
• Provide house checks when residents are gone for extended times.

Typical Qualifications

Volunteers for this position must pass a background check, interview successfully, and attend mandatory training. Patrol Volunteers will work in pairs at all times.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

01 Just to confirm, are you aware that this is a volunteer (unpaid) position?

• Yes
• No

* Required Question

Address: 270 S River Avenue Holland, Michigan, 49423

Phone: 6163551316

Website: cityofholland.com