What is the job of a Emergency Services Volunteer? It is being there when you’re needed, using your skills, experience and training to assist the Department in a variety of assignments and projects that are of importance to the agency and the community. In the face of growing demands for service, the assistance our citizen volunteers provide has become a vital component in the ability of the Foster City Police Department’s to continue to meet the needs of the community. It is also a personally rewarding and valuable experience for the participants.

The Foster City Police Department boasts a highly progressive Citizen Volunteer / Emergency Services program, one of the first of it’s kind in the Bay Area, that serves as a model for other surrounding police departments. As a Citizen Volunteer / Emergency Services Worker you will be given many opportunities to work on a variety of projects. And, after orientation and training, you will be eligible to assist the Department in a number of ways.

The Position
As a Citizen Volunteer / Emergency Services Worker, you will be assigned to work in any area of the Department where your training skills will be beneficial to the organization. These assignments may include:

• Front office duties
• Evidence disposition
• Assisting Patrol and detective personnel
• Radio communications
• Assist in background investigations
• Neighborhood Watch
• Fingerprinting services
• Child abduction program
• Business Watch
• Numerous other projects and assignments.

Requirements
Emergency Services Volunteers will be required to work at least 8 hours a month, attend a monthly training meeting, maintain a work schedule at the Volunteer Office, complete the Foster City Police Citizen’s Academy, and provide your uniform.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• 18 years of age at time of application
• No felony convictions
• Must possess a valid C.D.L.
• Successfully pass a background investigation

Selection Procedure
The selection process shall consist of an oral interview with the Volunteer Coordinator. The program will be explained in detail and the applicant will have the chance to decide whether to participate.

Completion of a Personal History Statement is required. The statement will request information concerning relatives and references, education, experience, employment, military service (if any), financial, and motor vehicle operation. Those wishing to continue will participate in the background check pursuant to Section 10002 (a) (3) of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training Regulations.

A confidential report will be prepared and delivered to the Administrative Division Captain and Chief of Police. The final authority in deciding to appoint a candidate to the position of Emergency Services Volunteer shall rest with the Chief of Police.

Training
Newly appointed Citizen Volunteer/ Emergency Services Workers will be required to attend Police Department sponsored training sessions as scheduled by the Volunteer Coordinator.

How to Apply
Application forms may be obtained at:

Foster City Police Department,
1030 E. Hillsdale Blvd.
Foster City, Ca 94404           Or

Human Resources Office - City Hall
610 Foster City Blvd
Foster City, Ca 94404

Completed forms should be returned to:

Foster City Police Department
Attn: Recruitment Unit
1030 East Hillsdale Blvd.
Foster City, Ca 94404