Volunteer Positions
WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
Community Safety Office Volunteer
The Community Safety Office located at the Uptown Shopping Centre creates opportunities for service oriented community members to become more involved and engaged as volunteers in community and prevention programming. This is a community office, run by the community, and for the benefit of the community. Overseen by the Coordinator of Volunteers, the Community Safety Office delivers current core programming including Block Watch, Speed Watch, Cell Watch, Lock Out Auto Crime, Saanich Police “Ace” Mascot Program, Student Volunteers and Crime Prevention workers. The office provides a broad spectrum of information with respect to crime reduction and prevention programs including information and tips about fraud prevention, elder abuse, victims of crime programs, cyber-crime, cyber-bullying, home security, pedestrian, and bike safety.
The Community Safety Office presents a great opportunity for anyone who may be considering a career in policing, retirees looking for opportunities to give back, or new Canadians wishing to meet others and gain work experience. Training and support will be provided.
A minimum one year volunteer commitment is required.
Function
Community Safety Office Volunteers will assist the general public by sharing information and connecting people to community resources and partners. The Community Safety Office volunteer represents the Saanich Police Department by being welcoming, warm, friendly and adhering to the Saanich Police Mission Statement and Volunteer Policy Manual. Community Safety Office Volunteers are asked to work at least one four-hour shift per week unless otherwise arranged with the Coordinator of Volunteers. All volunteers are required to complete initial training as well as a criminal record check.
Other roles may be more duty specific including:
- Event Coordinator
- Social media posts
A minimum one year volunteer commitment is required.
Duties
- Become familiar with the community policing programs, activities and related resource material
- Assist the general public by responding to telephone and front counter inquiries
- Take an active role in problem-solving activities
- Work cooperatively with the Coordinator of Volunteers, other members of the Saanich Police and other volunteers
- Maintain confidentiality
- Use good judgement
- Behave in a manner which reflects positively on the Saanich Police Department
- Adhere to a dress code
- Treat all people with compassion, respect, and dignity in all circumstances
- Show initiative and meet challenges to the best of your ability
- Perform other related office duties as required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Interested in and committed to promoting a positive image of the Saanich Police Department
- Mature and reliable
- Self-starter, requiring minimal supervision
- Possess good communication, interpersonal, organizational and written skills
- Ability to make sound, rational decisions based on information provided
- Ability to exercise good judgment, tact and diplomacy
- Ability to take direction and complete assigned tasks
- Ability to cope with stressful situations
- Ability to work respectfully and collaboratively with other volunteers
Qualifications
- 19 years of age or older at the time of application
- Commit to a minimum of one year of service. Provide at least four hours per week and be able to attend all training sessions and meetings
- Hold a valid BC Driver’s Licence (required only if interested in programs that require the use of the Community Policing vehicle)
- Have and maintain a clean driving record for the past five years (see above)
- Must not be under investigation by any police agency
- Consent to a criminal record check (no fee) and background check
- Take an Oath of Confidentiality
- Proficient verbal and written English communication skills
- Be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident
- Adhere to the volunteer policy and procedures manual
Apply for the Saanich Police
Please download, complete, and submit the following forms to [email protected]. To access the forms, you will need to have Adobe Acrobat installed on your computer.
If you are successful in your application, you will be invited to the next stage of the recruiting process.
Applications packages MUST include the following:
- Saanich Police Volunteer Application and Waiver
- Application Terms & Conditions
- Copy of your photo identification
Please Note
Before you complete the application form please ensure you have all required documents ready to upload.
WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
