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Training Academy for Park Police Volunteers - Deadline September 1, 2018
ORGANIZATION: Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC
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3 people are interested
Help keep your parks safe by providing additional eyes and ears for the Park Police.
Volunteers are trained in non-enforcement police duties that include foot, vehicle, horse or bike patrol; traffic control; parking; community events; and outreach programs.
Park Police Volunteers MUST ATTEND ALL SIX sessions of the Volunteer Training Academy (Beginning October 15) and complete a flexible schedule field training program.
Once trained, volunteers are asked to serve at least 60 hours per year which include a monthly meeting. 20 of the 60 hours must be served via patrol details
Deadline for applications for the October Academy is September 1, 2018.
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About Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC
Location:
Wheaton Headquarters, 2425 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, MD 20902, US
Mission Statement
Protect and interpret our valuable natural and cultural resources; balance the demand for recreation with the need for conservation; offer a variety of enjoyable recreational activities that encourage healthy lifestyles; and provide clean, safe, and accessible places for leisure-time activities.
Description
Our agency is located just north of Washington D.C., and was originally created to protect the stream valleys around the D.C. area. We have grown into a 34,000 acre park system with over 400 local, urban and regional parks; recreation centers; ballfields; playgrounds; nature centers, a botanic garden and over 200 miles of trails.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Saddlebrook Police Headquarters12751 Layhill RoadSilver Spring, MD 20906
DATE POSTED
July 31, 2018
SKILLS
- Public Advocacy
- Public Relations
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Training=6 weeks, Volunteering=60 hrs/year
- 20 hours patrolling (out of 60 hours/per year)