Volunteer Courtesy Trail Patrol

Nature of Work

Volunteers in this capacity will be responsible for patrolling the White Pine Trail, East Trails and South Kent Trails. Duties will include providing assistance to citizens on the on the trails, reporting acts of crime, and trail damage. Volunteers prevent crime by being a visible representative of the Kent County Sheriff Department.

Volunteers will not intervene in any type of apprehension or dispute between individuals. They are to report to the Sheriff Department via the provided cell phones and activity that needs immediate response.

Qualifications

• Must fill out a Sheriff Department Volunteer Application
• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must undergo a criminal history background check.
• Volunteers will be required to attend an orientation program.
• Must be able to understand rules and regulations of the Sheriff Department.
• Must have the ability to deal courteously and effectively with the general public.
• A helmet is require if riding or rollerblading
• Must be able and willing to testify in court if necessary.

Duties

• Patrolling the Trails.
• Be able to assist citizens in reporting crimes to the police or contacting police when necessary.
• Provide medical attention if needed.
• Assist children whom are lost from parents.
• Volunteers will wear the Sheriff Department issued vest and identification card.
• Volunteers will be provided cell phones & first aide kits
• Volunteers will be required to fill out patrol logs at the end of their shifts.

If you would like to be a part of this program please contact Sandi Jones at 616-632-6221.