If you're looking for a meaningful way to help your friends, neighbors, and community, please contact Crime Prevention Specialist Ilea Martin at (707-428-7789). You can start the process of becoming a VIPS by filling out a VIPS online application (edit with Adobe Reader). Once you complete it, be sure to save the document, then email it to Ilea Martin. You can also print it out and fill it out. You may return a completed application in person at the Police Department Lobby at 1000 Webster Street in Fairfield or by post mail.

"The best way to find yourself, is to lose yourself in the service of others.
- Ghandi

Program Requirements

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

• Age 18 or above
• Have a valid California driver's license or identification card
• Complete volunteer application
• Pass required background check
• Successful completion of a Chief or Representative Interview
• Complete the VIPS or Citizens Academy
• Able to volunteer at least 4 hours per week
• Commit to a least 1 year of service after completing the VIPS Academy

• Complete a two-month probation period

•  If, at any time, a Volunteer is not able to meet the requirements of the program, they shall contact the Volunteer Coordinator regarding other opportunities in the Volunteer Program or separation from the Volunteer program.

VIPS APPLICATION PROCESS

Please fill out completely, or application will not be processed

STEP 1: APPLICATION

Complete the application and Liability Waiver for the position of Volunteer in Police Service. Email your completed Volunteer application to the volunteer coordinator, Crime Prevention Specialist Ilea Martin at imartin@fairfield.ca.gov.

STEP 2: APPLICATION REVIEW

The Volunteer Coordinator and Community Services Manager will review your application. All areas must be completed or have a N/A placed for Not Applicable information in order to be processed. 

STEP 3: ORAL BOARD INTERVIEW

If your application and qualifications match current volunteer opportunities, you will be invited to a preliminary interview.

STEP 4: VOLUNTEER BACKGROUNDS

This process includes fingerprinting, reviewing the applicant's criminal history, clearing current warrant systems, and checking driving records. The applicant's previous employers and three personal references will be contacted to determine suitability for the Fairfield Police VIPS program. Personal reference forms and a complete personal history statement (PHS) must be received within thirty days of the background start date, or the applicant will be disqualified. 

STEP 5: ACCEPTANCE or NON-ACCEPTANCE TO THE PROGRAM

All applicants will be notified by email and a phone call of their acceptance or non-acceptance to the volunteer program.