The Bellevue Police department offers a robust volunteer program that attracts dedicated community members wanting to serve and assist the department in providing a high level of service. The volunteers fill a wide variety of positions that allow officers to focus on primary policing duties.
Volunteer positions include: community substation attendant, bicycle recovery coordinator, police vehicle maintenance coordinator, crime victim assistance specialist, pawn shop associate and event ambassador.
Assignments are based on openings, as well as interest, qualifications and availability to serve.
To Apply
If you would like to apply to become a police volunteer, please fill out the online application (to the right). Applicants will be contacted if a suitable assignment is available. The application process includes a series of interviews, a complete background investigation and a polygraph exam.
If you have questions, please contact the police volunteer coordinator, Nicole Bells at 425-452-6017 or nbells@bellevuewa.gov.
Bellevue police volunteers serve as “extra eyes, ears and helping hands” for the Police Department. They do NOT engage in contacting or arresting persons or criminals. Volunteers are NOT sworn police officers and do NOT carry weapons.
NOTE: The Police Department cannot accommodate group volunteer projects, court-mandated community service or high school community service projects.