Sheriff's Volunteer Patrol Unit Accepting Applications

From Pinellas County Sheriff's Office:

• Who: Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Patrol Operations Bureau Community Policing Unit- Sheriff's Volunteer Patrol
• What: The Sheriff's Volunteer Patrol Unit is accepting applications.
• When: Applications are now being accepted until Thursday, December 15, 2016.
• Where: Applications can be downloaded at tinyurl.com/h4elqy8 and submitted via emailto human_resources@pcsonet.com or in-person to Human Resources located at theSheriff's Administration Building, 10750 Ulmerton Road, Largo.
• Why/How: Applications are now being accepted until Thursday, December 15, 2016 for thenext Sheriff's Volunteer Patrol Academy. This volunteering opportunity givescitizens a chance to work side-by-side with deputy sheriffs.

Volunteer Patrol applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Must be a citizen of the United States and be a full-time or seasonal Pinellas County resident
• Be at least 25 years old
• Have a valid driver's license
• Successfully complete a volunteer application
• Pass a background investigation
• Complete a training academy
• Be willing to volunteer at least 36 hours per quarter
• Previous law enforcement experience is not a requirement

The Sheriff's Volunteer Patrol activities include: directing traffic, issuing parking tickets, assisting disabled motorists, participating in communityevents and several other responsibilities.For more information visit www.pcsoweb.com/volunteer-patrol or call Cpl. Trumpwith the Volunteer Office at 727-582-6937.

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