Police Volunteers and Explorers Needed
Auxiliary Police Officers Needed
By Fairfax County Police Department, January 2003
The Fairfax County Police Department Auxiliary Unit is seeking volunteers. The unit consists of unpaid volunteers who are trained to perform a variety of operational support and administrative assignments within the Police Department. Some of the duties performed by the auxiliary police officers are:
Traffic control
Security of prisoners
Communications
Desk assignments
Fingerprinting
Crime prevention
Special events
Patrol support
Prior to being sworn as an auxiliary officer, each applicant must complete a comprehensive training program that is conducted during evening hours over a period of several months. The Police Department supplies uniforms and equipment upon successful completion of the training. Auxiliary officers perform 24 hours of volunteer service every month to maintain status in the unit.
Selection of candidates is based on an overall assessment of each applicant's qualifications, background and availability to support the Police Department during periods of greatest need. To apply or obtain additional information about the Fairfax County Police Auxiliary Unit, or to obtain special assistance, contact the auxiliary coordinator at 703-280-0576, TTY 703-204-2264.
Be an Explorer!
By Fairfax County Police Department, January 2003
Are you between the ages of 14 and 20 and interested in law enforcement? If so, the Law Enforcement Explorer Program is for you. This is a career-oriented program, established by the Boy Scouts of America, for young men and women who are interested in exploring the criminal justice system and law enforcement. The program gives young adults hands-on experience and the opportunity to work with police officers who share their experiences, skills, and knowledge.
Fairfax County Law Enforcement Explorer Post 1742 was created in 1975 and currently has 35 members. The Post meets twice a month. These meetings provide the Explorers with exposure to careers in the field of law enforcement and to training in police procedures such as:
Traffic control
Crime prevention
Accident investigation
Fingerprinting
Court procedures
Communications
Members who are 16 years and older are eligible to ride along with officers, once they have been a member for at least six months. Explorers have the chance to experience real situations in police work by riding a maximum of two shifts per month with Fairfax County Police Officers.
For more information about the program or the meetings, or if you need special assistance, please call 703-246-4311, TTY 703-204-2264.
Volunteers In Police Service Program
By Fairfax County Police Department, February 1999
The Fairfax County Police Department is seeking qualified persons who are interested in contributing their time and talents to assist the Department. The Department has recently created the Fairfax County Volunteers In Police Service Program (VIPS) to provide administrative assistance to the Department by using the skills of non-salaried, non-uniformed volunteers. Included in the various administrative support duties that these volunteers can perform are records compilation, sorting, filing, telephone staffing, computer activities, information desk duties, inventory control, record keeping, and other duties as assigned.
Volunteers must be at least 21 years of age, be in good health, pass a police background check, and pass an interview with police supervisors. Unlike Auxiliary police officers, VIPS volunteers are not required to work any minimum number of hours and work schedules are flexible.
Anyone interested in applying to the VIPS program or seeking more information is asked to send a letter of interest and resume to:
Fairfax County Police Department
Attention: VIPS
Operations Support Bureau
3911 Woodburn Road
Annandale, VA 22003
Additional information may be obtained by calling (703) 280-0524.