Property and Evidence Volunteer

CHANDLER POLICE DEPARTMENT

VOLUNTEERS IN POLICING JOB DESCRIPTION

PROPERTY and EVIDENCE

The City of Chandler Police Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Property and Evidence Volunteer. The Property and Evidence Volunteers are civilians who are trained to assist our team with assigned duties for which they have been trained.  They will report to the Volunteer Coordinator and the onsite supervisor.  This is a non-paid volunteer position.  The work hours or schedules for these positions will vary.

Who we are

The City of Chandler Police Department, consisting of 362 sworn officers and 177 civilians, serves a growing population of close to 287,945 residents.  The organization is divided into three main divisions, one bureau, and many sections/units.  The Patrol Operations Division consisting of three precincts, 1) Main Station - Downtown & North Chandler, 2) Desert Breeze - West Chandler, and 3) Chandler Heights - South Chandler, work in concert with the Criminal Investigations Division, Operational Support Division, and Professional Services Division to meet the needs of the community.  The members of the Chandler Police Department are dedicated to the advancement of community policing and the development of a partnership with our citizens.  Our mission is to provide a safe community where people can live, work, and thrive.   We are committed to being a world-class leader in law enforcement.   We will pursue and engage the best trained, equipped, and committed professionals who demonstrate the highest standards of performance and best policing practices in partnership with the community.

Who we are looking for

Our ideal candidate will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. 

Qualifications to be a Property and Evidence Volunteer: 

• 18 years or older  
• Valid Arizona driver’s license 
• Successful application and background investigation 
• Commit to one (1) year in the program. 
• Commit to work a minimum of 16 hours per month; however more hours will be required during the training period. 

Basic tasks include the ability to: 

• Communicate well, both verbally and in writing. 
• Filing or scanning records
• Cleaning storage areas
• Replacing worn tape and labels on storage boxes
• Physical destruction of items
• Provide excellent customer service to community and CPD staff. 
• Stand or sit for long periods; Reach, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and turn. 
• Work in extreme weather conditions. 
• Ability to work with various personalities as part of a team. 
• Follow directions and Department policies. 

Advanced tasks will include the ability to: 

• Pulling items for disposal
• Conducting location inventories 
• Interpreting information from the records management system. 

Hours: 

• Hours will vary and may be coordinated with the Property & Evidence Supervisor.
• Usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday mornings.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol.  These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.  A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity.   The examination process may vary if determined necessary.