Volunteer Positions with Gastonia Police Department

Persons interested in working with the Gastonia Police Department on a volunteer basis will be required to conduct an interview with the Internal Affairs Bureau / Office of Professional Standards. At the time of the initial interview, the following documents shall be submitted and placed in a personnel file with the OPS:

1. Initial Application for part-time volunteer position.
2. Copies of all initial documents. (Birth Certificate, Social Security Card, Driver’s License, Diploma/Certifications, military DD214 if applicable)

Applicants will also be required to:

1. Sign a consent form for criminal and driver’s history check.
2. Sign a release of personal information form.
3. Sign a release of credit history form.
4. Submit to a fingerprint record check.
5. Have their photograph taken.
6. Sign a urinalysis consent form.

The Chief of Police, or his designee, may require a polygraph examination depending on the nature of the volunteer work.

After a background has been completed, OPS findings will be forwarded to the Chief of Police Office for further consideration.

The Gastonia Police Department requires a drug screening be conducted before any volunteer service begins.