Police

Citizens' Volunteer Program

If you have the desire to help your community and are 18 years of age, the Miami-Dade Police Department invites you to join the Citizens' Volunteer Program.  We offer a variety of interesting assignments in various locations throughout the County.  We will accommodate your schedule. You can volunteer to serve during the day, at night, or during weekends.  Furthermore, we can use your present skills or train you in new skills.

Volunteers may work in all of the major areas of the Department, for example: General Investigations Units, District Stations, Community Affairs Bureau, Central Records Bureau, Video Services Section, Fitness Center, Training Bureau, Domestic Crimes Bureau, Intergovernmental Bureau, Narcotics Bureau, and Property & Evidence Bureau.

All volunteers must be residents of Miami-Dade County, be at least 18 years of age, and enjoy good health.  Applicants must satisfactorily pass a background check, are expected to work a minimum of six hours weekly, and provide their own transportation.  The following people are ineligible to participate:

• Persons currently employed as a guard, private detective, security officer, patrolman, County employee, or other similar occupation.
• Persons with a conflict of interest.
• Persons unable to perform the job due to a physical or mental handicap.
• Persons convicted of a felony or misdemeanor; however, certain misdemeanors may be waived.

If you have any additional questions or for more information, please call (305) 471-1945, or e-mail LScott@mdpd.com, or visit our website.