Longmont Police Department, General Information

Safety & Justice Center Volunteers

VOLUNTEER STAFF SUPPORT

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911 Administrative Assistant
The department needs an individual who is familiar with computers to make copy's of requested phone and radio traffic for the public, the DA's office and other requests. Requires working with confidential information in the 911 Dispatch Center. Can work flexible hours after initial training. Suggest a 3 to 4 hour block of time, one day a week, on Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays.

SWAT / School Resource Officer Administrative Assistant
Volunteer needed to assist with data entry and other administrative duties. Must be familiar with EXCEL. Requires working with confidential information in the Police Patrol area. Can work flexible hours after initial training. Suggest a 3 to 4 hour block of time, one day a week.

Civic Utility Team - We are looking for a team of volunteers who can take responsibility for raising and lowering the flags at approximately 14 Longmont city parks and buildings when we receive an order by the President, Governor or Mayor. Generally we receive less than 24 hrs notice that the flags are to be lowered the next day at sunrise and returned to full-staff that same evening at sunset. On occasion the flags remain at half-staff for several days. Initial training will be provided. We are looking for volunteers who are proud of their country and flag, are reliable and can work independently. Volunteers will cover 1/3 of the route.

Pawn Shop - We are recruiting a volunteer who is detail oriented and who is comfortable with reading fine print, very light print, and occasionally illegible handwritten documents. The duties involve sorting pawn tickets alphabetically and making note of any suspicious pawn activity while doing so. The duties also involve data entry from pawn tickets into a web-based computer system. The duties may occasionally require driving/walking to local pawn shops to pick up pawn tickets. Must complete a volunteer application and pass a criminal and drivers history clearance check.

Building Tour Guides, On-Call – Volunteers needed to guide school and scout troops throughout the different areas of the Safety & Justice Building. Must be flexible and enjoy children. Tours last one hour. Training is provided. Hours: Occasional Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays from 4-5 pm. Choose one or more days to be available.

The volunteer application for the positions above can be returned to the Community Services Program Coordinator at the Safety & Justice Center located at 225 Kimbark St., Longmont, CO 80501 (2nd floor - Administration).

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Range Safety Volunteer (RSV)

The following statements are illustrative of the essential funcations of the job and do not include other non-essential or peripheral duties that may be required. The City of Longmont retains the right to modify or change the duties or essential and additional functions of the job at any time:

The RSV supervises shooting activities as prescribed by the range Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs)
RSV's must have complete and thorough knowledge of the Range Standard Operation Procedures as well as the Range Safety Rules
Range Safety Volunteers are charged with assisting in the prevention of the problems on the range through their diligence in performing the following duties:

Educating users on the Range Safety Rules
Provide direct range supervision
Enforcement of Range Safety Rules
Enforcement of policies and procedures established by the City of Longmont Firearms Training Facility.

Evaluate the condition of the range upon arrival, and prior to departure for the day, including but not limited to, inspection of entire range facility to include baffles, ballistic walls, lighting, targeting system, bullet traps, air flow system, compressor system, classrooms, office and common areas.
Civilian check-in at the range office, and handling of monetary transactions.
Cleanup of the range facility in its entirety at the end of each day.
Maintenance and upkeep of equipment and materials
Facilitate emergency safety protocols to be used in the event of a life-threatening injury or incident at the facility.
Take charge in emergency situations, and act in accordance with the policies established in the SOP.
Must possess valid and current Range Safety Training Certification.

If I don't have a Range Safety Training Certification, how do I get one? The Longmont Police Department will periodically host a Range Safety Training Certification course. Watch this website for additional information.

The volunteer application for the Range Safety Volunteer (RSV) position(s) above can be returned to the Longmont Department of Public Safety, Public Safety Outreach Manager, 225 Kimbark St., Longmont, CO 80501 (2nd floor - Administration).

NOTE: There are times when the Longmont Police Department has reached full staffing for this volunteer position. However, please submit the volunteer application and you will be contacted when a vacancy occurs.

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If you have questions regarding this application or any of these volunteer programs,

please contact the Public Safety Outreach Manager at 303 - 774 - 4440.