TITLE: Ambassador Volunteer
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:
- Represent the Puyallup Police Department at a variety of community events. Activities at events will vary.
DUTIES:
- Attend community events on behalf of the department
- Serve as a goodwill ambassador for the Puyallup Police Department
QUALITICATIONS:
- General knowledge of the Puyallup Police Department operations
- Confident public speaker with excellent communication skills
- Reliable and professional demeanor
- Flexibility to be called upon when needed
- Ability to follow verbal directions
- Must be 18 years or older
Ability to:
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing;
- Ability to pay attention to detail and follow directions;
- Ability to deal courteously with the public under stress;
- Establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with members of the Puyallup Police Department, VIPS, business community and the public;
- Attend meetings relevant to assigned volunteer duties;
Special Qualifications:
- Ability to pass a criminal background check, which includes finger printing.
- Successful completion of training and observation hours with a seasoned VIPS team member.
- Ability to travel to events within Puyallup
- Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid Washington State Driver’s license, as required for the position.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND WORK ENVIROMENT:
Frequent Demands: Driving, sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing.
Occasional Demands: Carrying, climbing stairs, bending at the waist, twisting at the waist, crouching, kneeling/squatting, reaching, repetitive hand motion, fine finger manipulation.
Environmental Factors: Work is predominately in the city limits
GENERAL INFORMATION
Essential Functions- The statements contained herein reflect the general details as necessary to describe the principal function for the position of Ambassador Volunteer, the level of knowledge, skills and abilities typically required and the scope of responsibilities but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.
Hours of Work- Work is intermittent as a result the schedule will vary.
