Volunteer or Intern

Volunteers and interns serve with diligence, pride, and dedication, and they continue to introduce new ideas, a fresh outlook, and an invigorating spirit to our workforce. Their contributions are highly valued and greatly appreciated by the Police Department and the community it serves. Currently, our active, highly diverse volunteer corps numbers approximately 175. Volunteers are involved in nearly all aspects of the department’s operations from training to communications. They work side-by-side in support of the line officers, command staff, and civilian employees.

Intern Applicant Requirements

Internships are typically offered on a semester basis. Early applications are accepted 1 semester prior to the requested start date. The duration of the internship may be extended into the following semester based on the intern’s performance and/or length of time needed to complete the project. To be selected for a specific semester, applications must be submitted at least 1 month prior the desired semester. Internships typically span the following timeline: Summer -May – August, Fall - September – December and Spring - January – May. Space is limited and the positions are competitive; internships are unpaid and at-will. School credit may be received depending on your program and institution.  Highschool students on a half day schedule are encouraged to apply as well.

Law Enforcement Apprentice Program – L.E.A.P.
  • Minimum age – 16
  • Successfully pass background check.
  • Ability to volunteer a minimum of 8 hours per week or 3 months in the program.
  • Be a U.S. citizen or have a valid green card.
  • Interns typically work anytime Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

What special projects may I be involved with?

  • Ability to participate in training operations.
  • Assist police officers with alcohol enforcement efforts.
  • Assist police officers with underage cigarette/alcohol purchases.
  • Assist officers at special community events such as the County Fair and the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.
  • Ride-along opportunities with police officers.

What training opportunities are available?

  • Officer Safety
  • Patrol Procedures
  • Police Radio Communications
  • Traffic laws
  • Report writing including criminal and civil citations
  • SWAT
  • K-9
  • Forensics
  • Narcotics
  • Community Policing

Volunteer Applicant Requirements

Volunteers in Policing – V.I.P.
  • Minimum age – 16
  • Successfully pass background check.
  • Ability to volunteer a minimum of twelve hours per week or 6 months in the program.
  • Be a U.S. citizen or have a valid green card.

Members of the Volunteer Resources Section are making important contributions in the following areas:

  • Administration
  • Alcohol Enforcement
  • Auto Theft
  • Crime Analysis
  • Community Outreach
  • Communications
  • Community Policing
  • Crime Prevention
  • Crime Solvers
  • Drug Conspiracy
  • Fraud
  • Investigations
  • Major Crimes
  • Media
  • Patrol
  • Pawn
  • Records Management
  • Satellite Station Ops.
  • Station Operations
  • Stress Management
  • Technology
  • Traffic
  • Training
  • Translation
  • Victim Assistance
  • Warrant Search

Contact Us

Volunteer Resources Section
Montgomery County Department of Police
100 Edison Park Drive, 3rd Floor
Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Phone: (240) 773-5625

E-Mail: [email protected]

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