The Mission
The mission of the Seaside Police Department, Volunteers in Action (V.I.A.) is to augment and perform specific tasks for the department that otherwise could not be undertaken by full time police personnel due to concerns with budget, time or personnel. V.I.A. allows the volunteers to share their time, wisdom, and talent in a rewarding experience with the department in furthering its mission of "service to the community."

The Program
V.I.A. is a carefully selected group of volunteers who work a minimum of four hours a week assisting the police department as special community ambassadors. As a proactive crime prevention team, they will fill a variety of roles, wear uniforms and drive a specially marked vehicle while they work in their selected or assigned tasks. No assignment will place a volunteer in harms way.

Volunteer Support Tasks:
• Station Assistant Volunteer: Assist with clerical tasks, answering phones, and other general office tasks. Assist at the front counter by answering phone calls and citizen inquiries. Perform tasks promoting the efficient operation of the department, vehicle maintenance, or assist with transport of evidence, reports and other items to courts and laboratories.
• Computer Support Volunteer: Assist with grant applications. Conduct research through department computer programs, compile crime data for specific problem areas, and statistical data. Ability to operate Microsoft Office software, produce and present statistical reports is desirable.
• Community Watch Volunteer: Assist Community Liaison Office with residential and commercial watch programs, gathering information, finding solutions for problems, and solving other community concerns. Assist public with crime prevention techniques, operation and maintenance of police internet site. Attend and report on assigned public meetings. Assist the police department at public functions such as checkpoints and parades. Conduct high-visibility, two-person patrols either on foot or in a vehicle serving as additional eyes and ears for the department.

Qualifications:
• 21 years of age or older and in relatively good health
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States of America
• Living in Seaside or having a vested interest in the City of Seaside
• Even temperament with good interpersonal skills when working with the public or members of the department
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with diverse racial backgrounds and cultures
• Ability to follow directions and have problem solving skills
• No felony convictions and an acceptable driving record
• Successfully complete interview procedure and background check
• Bilingual, especially in Spanish, is desirable, but not required
• Dependable and committed to the mission of V.I.A.

If you are interested, please contact Officer Fernandez at 899-6865