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Palm Desert COPS duties include but are not limited to:
- Conducting non-confrontational, uniformed patrols throughout designated neighborhoods and business areas within the City of Palm Desert.
- Providing crowd and traffic control, as well as foot/golf cart patrol at certain City sponsored special events such as the Golf Cart Parade, Fourth of July Celebration, and El Paseo Fashion Week, just to name a few.
- Providing traffic control at accident scenes and road obstructions upon request from the City and/or its Police Department.
- Reporting code violations, graffiti, and unmarked handicapped parking areas to respective City departments.
- Reporting suspicious activity, abandoned vehicles, expired registration, and illegal parking violations to the Police Department.
- Conducting vacant property, garage, and home checks.
- Assisting the Police Department with special assignments upon request such as DUI and "Click it or Ticket" checkpoints.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM BECOMING A COPS MEMBER?
Becoming a member of the Palm Desert COPS Program makes you a part of a team of other dedicated citizens who are looking out for your welfare as well as their own. Upon approval of your completed COPS application, which includes successfully passing a police department background check and completing an interview with the COPS Program’s City and Police Department’s staff liaisons, new recruits will be required to complete a City sponsored training regimen in order to become a full fledged member. Some of the training required to become a member of the Palm Desert COPS Program includes:
- Completion of one eight (8) hour ride-along with a Palm Desert Police Officer
- CPR & First Aid Certification
- Completion of a Defensive Driving Course
- Traffic & Accident Scene Control Training
- Enrollment in the Palm Springs Citizens Police Academy
In addition, members are provided equipment training as needed throughout the year as well as classes on ethics and anti-harassment. The preparation and training is spread over a period of time and there is no pressure except to live up to your volunteer time commitment of at least four hours per week and the rules outlined in the Palm Desert COPS Standard Practice Manual. Being a COPS member is a responsible way to become involved in your community and protect its values.
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Location:
44-199 Monroe St., Suite B, Indio, CA 92201, US
Mission Statement
Enhance the lives of individuals through volunteer service to their community.
Description
Are you looking to Volunteer? Interested in helping your community? If yes, send us a messege and let us find the perfect opportunity for you to volunteer.
Recruit, support, recognize and place adults aged 55 years old and over in volunteer positions where their time, talent and experience can best benefit the community.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering for your local community. To better assist you in volunteering, can you please fill out this brief application.
https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?ap=2102376910
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
73-510 Fred Waring DrivePalm Desert, CA 92260
DATE POSTED
February 14, 2024
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 55
- Orientation or Training