Volunteer in Police & Municipal Court

People on our Volunteer Support Team are active in all divisions of the Police Department and perform a variety of tasks. Training requirements vary by position, many of which require volunteers to successfully complete the Citizen Police Academy Program, the Volunteer Support Team basic training and other special instructions.

Location: Varies
Time: Varies

 

• More information about volunteering with Lakewood Police
• Lakewood PD Volunteer Interest Form
• Application: Citizen Police Academy

 

Court Bailiff volunteers are responsible for but not limited to readying the court rooms for court sessions. Greeting defendants, giving direction to court rooms and assisting with answering questions. Distributing files between the court rooms, prosecutor’s interview area and the violations bureau counter. Background check and an interview is required for this position.

Location: Municipal Court

Time: Begin 7:45 to 11 a.m. (Court sessions are 2 to 3 hours)

Job Description  /  Application

The Court Administration volunteers are responsible for but not limited to purging closed files, scanning files, distributing mail, computer usage for recording information to the court registry, data entry, and assisting with phone calls.

Location: Municipal Court

Time: Monday – Thursday (9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) 2-4 hour shifts with flexibility

Job Description  /  Application

Teen Court is an educational tool enabling volunteering, non-justice involved youth to actively participate in the justice system acting as defense attorneys, prosecutors, bailiffs, jury members and as the presiding judge.

 

Location: Municipal Court

Time: Varies