The Round Rock Police Department offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities for dedicated citizens who log more than 12,000 hours of service per year. Our volunteers are an essential component to departmental success, and they provide staffing for community events, support administrative tasks within the police department, and assist with the implementation of community services.
The first step in becoming a volunteer is creating a volunteer profile on RRPD’s My Volunteer Page, which you can access by clicking here! We host New Volunteer Orientation the second Thursday of every month, and our General Volunteer Meetings occur one weeknight, every other month.
Victim Services Volunteers share their time, knowledge, and insights to assist those touched by tragedy. These caring citizens of our community are trained to assist and lessen the staff’s after-hours call-out load. The Victim Services Volunteers serve weekday evenings and on weekends. They are ready to respond, as needed, to various calls.
Volunteers must attend and successfully complete classroom instruction through the Victim’s Services Training Academy. Training Academy is held periodically on an as-needed basis. Training includes topics pertaining to crimes against persons such as sexual assault, family violence, robbery. and victim issues
To begin the process of becoming a Victim Services Volunteer, click here to complete a My Volunteer Page profile and include “Victim Services” in the textbox which inquires about volunteer interests. Applicants will be interviewed by Victim Services staff and complete a thorough background investigation before serving in this capacity. Volunteers must be 21 or older to apply. Top applicants are invited to attend the Training Academy.
Contact Tracy Lyke by email or by calling 512-341-3124 with questions.
Graduates of the Citizens Police Academy can elect to become members in the Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (CPAAA). This organization provides hands-on support to the RRPD in areas of training, education, observation, and special projects. CPAAA Members meet monthly and have a variety of guest speakers. Additional training opportunities are available within CPAAA including the Citizens on Patrol (COP) program.
Individuals must have completed the CPA class and have completed the required background check before becoming a member of the CPAAA. For more information, visit http://roundrockcpaaa.com/ or email our Volunteer Coordinator.
The Round Rock Police Department’s Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) organization addresses quality of life through matters which affect the senior community in Round Rock. SALT members support the RRPD by volunteering at biannual Drug Takeback days and at various public events. SALT members meet monthly with a variety of guest speakers. Prospective members are welcome to attend the monthly meeting on the first Thursday of each month at 10am in the Community Room at Trinity Place Apartments.
Individuals must complete a background check and a SALT application in order to become a member. For more information, or to apply to be a member of SALT, email our Volunteer Coordinator or call 512-218-5520.
For more information on Senior Services offered by the Round Rock Police Department, such as daily wellness calls, lock box installation, or wide angle door scopes, click here.
The Round Rock Police Department’s Chaplain Program is a volunteer initiative designed to provide compassionate spiritual and emotional support to department personnel, their families, and the community we serve. Chaplains are clergy members from a variety of faith traditions who bring comfort, counsel, and presence to individuals during times of crisis, grief, or personal difficulty.
Police chaplains serve a unique and valuable role within the department by:
- Offering ministerial care and support to officers, civilian staff, and their immediate families during times of injury, illness, loss of a loved one, or other challenging circumstances.
- Acting as a bridge between the department, local congregations, and the wider community—helping to build trust and lasting partnerships.
- Supporting individuals in crisis through compassionate ministry—assembling a network of care to help guide and comfort those affected.
How to become a Volunteer Round Rock Police Chaplain:
If you are a clergy member with a heart for service and a commitment to supporting first responders and their families, we invite you to consider becoming a volunteer police chaplain.
Qualified candidates should meet the following criteria:
- Be ordained or licensed ministers with a minimum of five years of experience serving in a domestic church or comparable religious setting
- Have experience in pastoral or interpersonal ministry, such as serving as a pastor, associate pastor, counselor, or similar role
- Have completed formal theological or ministry training through a seminary, theological school, college, or equivalent institution
- Be willing and able to respond to crisis situations and provide spiritual care on a volunteer basis
To learn more or apply, please visit this link and contact our Volunteer Coordinator Natasha Sawyer at nsawyer@roundrocktexas.gov.
