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Volunteers aid in the overall efficiency of the organization to reduce and solve crime. Volunteers are not utilized to replace sworn or other paid positions within the Orlando Police Department, but rather to enhance the efficiency of the agency.
Why Volunteer?
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to learn more about law enforcement
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to develop your job skills
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to help your community
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to make new friends and contacts
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to help your police department fight crime
Who is qualified to Volunteer?
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Men and women 18 years of age or older
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All law abiding citizens of Central Florida
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Those candidates who successfully meet the selection criteria of the Orlando Police Department Volunteer Program application process
Where do Volunteers Work?
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In all three Bureaus of the Orlando Police Department
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Within the Department Headquarters located at 100 South Hughey Avenue in Downtown Orlando
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Mounted Unit Stables
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Gun Range
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Orlando International Airport
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In the community
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At special events
To date, many volunteers have served the Orlando Police Department in a wide range of capacities. Positions are available primarily during business hours Monday through Friday. The Mounted Patrol Unit and Citizen Observer Program offer evening and weekend hours.
Volunteer Areas Include:
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Associate Explorer Advisor - working with area students
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Citizen Observer Program
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Clerical Support - general office duties
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Cop Shop Assistant
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Identification/Fingerprinting
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Investigative Aid in Criminal Investigation Division (Property and Sex Crimes Units)
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Mounted Patrol Assistant - work with the Groom and Officers at the stable
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Property & Evidence Assistant - data entry duties
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Reception Desk Assistant - welcoming and directing visitors
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Special Project Volunteer--fill-in for absent staff, work on annual events
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Volunteer Program Assistant
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International Drive Office Assistant
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Patrol Unit Office Assistant
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Records Assistant
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Public Information Office Assistant
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Alarms Coordinator Assistant
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Witness Management - processing subpoenas and paper work
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Video Unit
Application
I have read the information and would like to receive an application to participate in the Orlando Police Department Volunteer Program. Please send more information to:
Today's Date: ___________________________________________
Name: _________________________________________________
Daytime Phone: _________________________________________
Home Address:_________________________________________
City: __________________________________________________
State: ______________ Zip Code: __________________________
I am available to volunteer ( check all that apply ):
____ Weekdays (Monday - Friday)
____ Evenings (Monday - Friday)
____ Weekends (daytime)
____ Weekends (evenings)
____ Special Events or Projects
My interests, skills, and talents include:
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Please print out this page and fill out the application above. Then mail it to:
Orlando Police Department
Community Involvement
100 S. Hughey Ave.
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 246-2461
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