Volunteers in Policing Service (VIPS)

Volunteer Police Services

Holland Volunteers in Police Services (VIPS) goal is to enhance and assist the Holland Department of Public Safety in a variety of ways. Volunteers have successfully assisted citizens to recognize the service and helpfulness of the police division as a whole. It has also been a vehicle of goodwill and provided a "public service ambassador" role to the general public and youth of the City of Holland.

Examples of Duties :

• Assist at community events.
• Confiscate illegal signs on public right of ways.
• Monitoring and enforcing handicap parking violations.
• Observe and report suspicious activities.
• Options for assisting with office work, detailing cruisers, landscape maintenance, meal preparation at training events.
• Presence and public relations in city parks.
• Provide house checks when residents are gone for extended times.

Typical Qualifications :

Volunteers for this position must pass a background check, interview successfully, and attend mandatory training. Patrol Volunteers will work in pairs at all times.

This position is not eligible for benefits.