Volunteer Opportunity
Directly Assist Detectives with Investigations
Detectives in our Fusion Center seek your computer and
administrative skills to help them conduct investigations. As a
Criminal Intelligence Assistant, you may be responsible for
contacting victims for follow-up information, collecting
surveillance videos from local merchants, running computer
checks on criminals, preparing photo line-ups, assembling
intelligence packets, placing and follow up on lab requests,
redacting copies of police reports before they are released,
requesting
information from other resources and related duties. Your
assistance will help detectives to quickly and efficiently
complete investigations and directly impact our crime-fighting
capabilities.
Desired Skills: Solid data entry/computer
skills; ability to work with or become trained in the use of
various electronic equipment, such as digital recorders, digital
copying equipment, and photocopiers; accuracy and attention to
detail; professional demeanor with the public and police
personnel. Ability to follow through without close supervision.
Ability to become trained in different databases and analytical
work.
Special Requirements: 1) Must successfully
complete an open book, 25 question test on the computer about
use of the criminal justice computer in order for you to have
access to it. 2) Must possess a valid driver's license.
Hours Needed: Regular office hours;
businest times are 10:00 am to 6:00 pm daily.
Mesa Police Department
Volunteers In Police Service (VIPS)
PO Box 1466
Mesa, AZ 85211
480-644-2073
If you are interested in this volunteer position, please call the
volunteer coordinator at (480) 644-2073.
You can download the application packet
here or use the
online
form to request an application.