Mesa Police Department

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Volunteer will assist the VIPS Program by taking photographs of volunteers in the workplace and various VIPS functions, as directed by the VIPS Coordinator.  Volunteer will also photograph other police department events as requested, including, but not limited to, award presentations, banquets, retirement parties, and ceremonies.  Other related duties will be requested as needed.

Distinguishing Features: This position is supervised by the VIPS Coordinator or Photo Lab Supervisor. The volunteer will receive on-the-job training and will assist the VIPS Program and other areas of the police department with photography needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:  Basic digital photography skills.

Special Requirements: Because of the confidential, sensitive nature of information handled, successful completion of a background investigation and polygraph is required.

Substance Abuse Testing. Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment/pre-placement and random alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Communication: Communicates with volunteers and other City employees.

Manual/Physical: Volunteer will assist the VIPS Program by taking photographs of volunteers in the workplace and various VIPS functions, as directed by the VIPS Coordinator.  Volunteer will also photograph other police department events as requested, including, but not limited to, award presentations, banquets, retirement parties, and ceremonies.  Other related duties will be requested as needed.

Mental:  Operates a digital camera and PC computer to download photographs.

Knowledge/Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• the philosophy and objectives of the Police Department;
• development of project objectives and goals; and
• equipment and techniques necessary to successfully conduct an event or project.

Ability to:

• establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, volunteers, City employees, and the general public.

The duties listed above are intended only as general illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. Specific statements of duties not included does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Job descriptions are subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change.

Time Commitment: Eight (8) hours per month.

Location:

Mesa Police Headquarters, 130 N Robson. The volunteer could be assign to special events outside the police department building and various police subdivisions where volunteers are stationed for photographs.

More Information:

Please contact Kylie Clore, Police Community Programs Coordinator at 480-644-5509 or at kylie.clore@mesaaz.gov.

 To Apply: Complete application packet and mail to Mesa Police VIPS, PO Box 1466, Mesa, Arizona 85211.  Application can be retrieved from the Mesa Police VIPS Website.