Cobourg Police Volunteer - Job Description

Position Title: Community Police Volunteer (CPV)
Division: Operation
Branch: Community Based Policing
Date: March 31st, 1999
Immediate Supervisor: Officer in Charge
Position Summary: To provide a service to the public at the community level, by taking assigned reports, doing follow up contacts with victims of crimes and assist in the promotion of Community Based programs.

Position Description:

1. Deal with the public, either over the telephone or in person at the front desk of the Cobourg Police Station.
2. Complete a variety of police reports as required to ensure the proper description of the incident.
3. Provide information on programs offered by the Cobourg Police Service.
4. Assist in the promotion of Community Policing through attendance of special events and displays.
5. Attend the Cobourg Police Station and/or Cobourg Police Trailer (located at Victoria Park Beach) over designated time periods to cover three hour shifts.
6. Attend scheduled group meetings and provide feedback on programs and events of interest.
7. Ensure Cobourg Police Service Policies, Procedures and Regulations are properly adhered to and interpreted.
8. Assist in initiating preventative policing ideas.
9. Ensure proper use and maintenance of service equipment.
10. Initiate telephone contact and follow up with victims of specified property crimes.
11. Assist in prompting the awareness of community based programs through various outreach projects.
12. Assist in collecting and maintaining various statistics as directed.
13. Assist in general office maintenance and organization.
14. Assist with any other assigned duties.