Police Volunteer Program

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Become Renton Police Department Volunteer

As a volunteer, you’ll help enhance the services we provide to our community. You’ll serve as a trusted partner in public safety, representing both the Renton Police Department and the City of Renton. Your time and commitment will make a meaningful difference.

Since 1981, volunteers have played a vital role in supporting the Renton Police Department, beginning with vacation house checks - a key crime prevention initiative. In 1985, the department formally launched its volunteer program to better integrate community members into daily operations. Today, more than 20 dedicated community members volunteer across nearly every division of the department. 

Program Goals

  • Enhance the department's ability to provide high-quality service
  • Strengthen relationships between law enforcement and the community 
  • Support crime prevention and community engagement efforts
  • Promote a shared commitment to public safety

Volunteer Positions

  • Animal Foster Parent
     Provide safe, secure, and enriching temporary housing for animals while placement with partner organizations is arranged.

  • Abandoned Vehicle Processor
     To facilitate the abandoned vehicles process for the Renton Police Department.

  • Burglary Analyst Associate

    Summarize Residential and Commercial Burglaries in a comprehensive report and submit to the Crime Analyst on a weekly basis.

  • Front Counter Support Volunteer

    Serve as the first point of contact for community members, assisting with inquiries and reports both in person and over the phone.

  • Records Clerk

    Support the Staff Services Division by maintaining and managing departmental files and records.

  • Fingerprint Technician

    Fingerprint members of the public for licensing, Concealed Pistol License (CPL) Permits, identity theft resolution and background checks.

  • Special Events Volunteer

    Provide assistance at community engagement events such as National Night Out, Shred-A-Thon, and Battle of the Battles.

  • Chaplain

    Provide voluntary service of car, comfort and compassion support to department personnel, their families, and members of the community in times of crisis.

 

Volunteer Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years old

  • Possesses a valid driver's license with a clean driving record

  • No criminal history or association with criminal activity

  • No prior felony or serious misdemeanor arrests or convictions

  • No history of substance abuse, including prescription drugs in the last ten years

  • Ability to commit to a minimum of four hours per week for most positions

How to Apply

Please print and complete the volunteer application(PDF, 309KB) and mail it to, or drop it off at, the Renton Police Department.

 

 

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