Police Department

Citizen Volunteers

The Citizen Volunteer program is a service program that augments and assists the commissioned and non-commissioned members of the SPD in the performance of their duties. This program includes anyone age 18 years and older with a high school diploma or equivalent. We need people that enjoy working with the public, have people skills, are problem-solvers, and have basic clerical skills or computer knowledge. Areas you can work are Police Administration, the Police Academy, Records Division, or the Investigative Unit. Jobs include:

• Working at one of the Precinct’s Operations Service desks
• Data entry
• Property pickup
• Investigations follow up
• Community partnership events
• Delivering and picking up mail between City sites
• Working the information booths at the Public Safety Building and Courthouse Annex
• Working the front desk at the Public Safety Building
• Working the front desk at the Academy and the investigative office
• Provide community safety awareness and resources talks
• Assist in community events such as Bloomsday, Hoopfest, Lilac Parade, and others

If you are interested in applying or have any questions, please contact the Volunteer Services Unit at 509.363.8283. Email your completed application as an attachment to volunteer@spokanepolice.org.