Disabled Parking Enforcement Volunteering
The Disabled Parking Patrol is one of the programs powered by volunteers at the Woodburn Police Department. The purpose of this program is to keep disabled parking spaces available for those who need them. To accomplish this, volunteers patrol areas of Woodburn, checking for disabled parking violations and issuing citations as needed.
Participants are asked to volunteer a minimum of eight hours per month and are responsible for scheduling their own shifts. A typical patrol shift would be between three and four hours but can be more or less depending on the availability of the volunteers. Patrol hours of operation are limited to daylight hours only and are thus adjusted based upon the time of year.
Disabled Parking Enforcement Applicant Requirements
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Have and maintain a valid driver’s license
- Interview with the volunteer coordinator
- Pass a criminal background and driving history check
- Comply with confidentiality and policy requirements
- Abide by City of Woodburn’s drug-free policy
Required Training
After selection, each Disabled Parking Enforcement Volunteer must complete an orientation course. The course includes the following topics:
- Equipment Checkout
- Shift Supervisor Notification
- Log-In with METCOM
- Radio Procedures
- Vehicle Check/Operation
- Vehicle Fueling
- Scope of Authority
- Violation Identification
- Complete/Issue Citation
- Hostile Encounters
- Proper Citation Routing
- End of Shift Procedures
Interested in volunteering? Click here to fill an application or pick one up at the Woodburn Police Department during business hours. Return completed application to the Disabled Parking Enforcement Volunteering Coordinator. (Contact information on left sidebar.)
