Mesa Police Department Volunteers In Police Service (VIPS)

Call (480) 644-2073 if you are interested or use the online form to request an application packet.
You can also email the Volunteer Coordinator: Linda.Bailey@Mesaaz.gov.
 

Bilingual skills needed for 9-1-1 calls

If you are fluent in English and Spanish, your skills would be very helpful in our Communications Center. As a Communications Spanish Translator, you will assist 9-1-1 operators by joining telephone calls from Spanish speakers and translating information between the caller and the 9-1-1 operator.

Desired Skills: Must be calm and clear under stressful circumstances; must be able to hear well on the telephone; must be able to speak concisely and relay information on a timely basis; accuracy; attention to detail; ability to move around the Communications Center to join calls at various stations.

Special Requirement: Must become certified at the Intermediate Spanish level by the City of Mesa.

Hours Needed: Any -- volunteers are needed 24/7. You choose the schedule that works best for you.