UCF POLICE DEPARTMENT VICTIM SERVICES
IN TERN/VOLUNTEER/WORK STUDY APPLICATION
(Background Check is Mandatory)

FULL NAME:

SOCIAL SECURITY #:

STREET ADDRESS:                DATE OF BIRTH:

CITY/STATE:                                                                          ZIP CODE:

OTHER OR LOCAL ADDRESS:

CITY/STATE:                                                                          ZIP CODE:

HOME PHONE NUMBER:

OTHER PHONE NUMBER:

EMAIL ADDRESS:

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BEING A VOLUNTEER OR INTERN?  (check one below)      

VOLUNTEER:      INTERN:      EXTERNAL VOLUNTEER :      SERVICE LEARNING :      WORKSTUDY:

INTERN - 3, 6, OR 9 COURSE CREDIT HOURS EARNED THROUGH ACADEMIC PROGRAM.

VOLUNTEER - DOES NOT RECEIVE COURSE CREDIT

EXTERNAL VOLUNTEER - MAY RECEIVE COURSE THROUGH DEPARTMENT/COURSE BY WORKING ON SPECIAL PROJECTS (I.E. WEBSITE, MARKETING, RESEARCH, ETC.), OR BY WORKING AT ONE OF OUR EVENTS (I.E. AWARENESS EVENTS, NEEDS DRIVES, FUNDRAISERS, ETC.).

SERVICE LEARNING - STUDENTS MAY RECEIVE SERVICE LEARNING HOURS FROM THEIR COURSE/PROFESSOR BY WORKING ON SPECIAL EVENTS/ACTIVITIES.

WORK STUDY - MUST BE AWARDED FEDERAL WORKSTUDY AID. PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANTCE TO GET DETAILS ON QUALIFICATIONS & PROCESS.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION:

MAJOR:

PLEASE DESCRIBE ANY VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE, CLUB INVLOMENT, TRAINING OR CLASSES RELEVANT TO THIS POSITION:

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE: LIST JOB TITLE AND DUTIES

PLEASE LIST ANY SPECIAL SKILLS OR ABILITIES YOU POSSESS; i.e. COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE, JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE, PUBLIC SPEAKING, WEBPAGE DESIGN ECT.

REFERENCES: GIVE THE NAMES AND PHONE NUMBERS OF 3 PEOPLE WHO KNOW YOU WELL OTHER THAN FAMILY MEMBERS. TWO SHOULD BE CURRENT OR PREVIOUS EMPLOYERS, OR INSTRUCTORS, AND ONE CAN BE PERSONAL.

HAVE YOU HAD ANY PERSONAL EXPERIENCES THAT WOULD ENHANCE YOU ABILITY TO BE A VICITM ADVOCATE INTERN/VOLUNTEER?

PLEASE CHECK ONE:           YES             NO

HAVE YOU HAD ANY PREVIOUS INTERACTION WITH VICTIMIZATION/TRAUMA? IF YES: BRIEFLY EXPLAIN WHAT ACTIONS YOU HAVE TAKEN TO ENSURE YOUR CONTINUED PHYSICAL AND MENTAL/EMOTIONAL WELL BEING.

PLEASE DISCUSS WHY YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE A VOLUNTEER OR INTERN AT UCF VICTIM SERVICES. (Career goals, personal objectives etc.)

DRIVER'S LICENSE #:                    STATE:

IS YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE VALID?           YES           NO

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CHARGED WITH A VIOLATION OF THE LAW WHICH RESULTED IN PROBATION, COMMUNITY SERVICE, A JAIL SENTENCE, OR THE REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE? (INCLUDING TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS WHICH RESULTED IN A FINE OF $200 OR MORE)? If your records have been expunged pursuant to applicable law, you are not required to answer YES to these questions. If you are unsure whether you should answer YES, it is strongly encouraged that you answer YES and fully disclose all incidents. By doing so you avoid any risk of rejection in our volunteer/internship program.

YES           NO

IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN.

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN REPORTED TO, OR BEEN THE SUBJECT OF, ANY INVESTIGATION OR DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS BEFORE ANY LOCAL, STATE, FEDERAL AGENCY, OR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION?

YES           NO

IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, WHOM MAY WE CONTACT?

NAME:     PHONE NUMBER:     RELATIONSHIP:

AUTHORIZATION
By signing this application, I authorize University of Central Florida Police Department to verify all information contained in this application and any supplements hereto. I understand that a background check will be performed. I voluntarily submit having my fingerprints made, checked and kept on file for future use. I certify that the above statements are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I further understand that any false statements made by me on this application, or any supplements, may be grounds for rejection from consideration for internship or immediate discharge.

SIGNATURE __________________________________________      DATE ____________________________

 

UCF Police Department
Victim Services Unit

Confidentiality Agreement

Florida statute prohibits unauthorized disclosure of information from particular police records. This includes, but is not limited to, Baker act cases, juvenile cases, sexual battery cases and FCIC/NCIC.

As a University of Central Florida Police Department, Victim Services Volunteer/Intern, I _____________________________________, agree to respect the code of confidentiality. Anything which is discussed with me in my role as a Victim Services Volunteer/Intern will not be discussed with anyone else without the permission of the victim and Victim Services staff, except where there is clear and present danger for the victim or someone else, e.g., suicide, threat of homicide or abuse. Where danger exists, as a Victim Services volunteer/intern, I recognize my obligation to inform the appropriate professionals.

I understand that I will be held accountable, by law, for the disclosure of any information related to police matters, confidential cases, or information gained about individuals through workshops, programs, and any other activities associated with Victim Services Unit function.

 

Signature ________________________________________               Date____________________________________

Print Name ________________________________________

Victim Services Coordinator _____________________________________               Date ____________________________

 

Internship
UCF Public Safety and Police Victim Services Unit


Minimum Qualifications: Demonstrated ability to maintain highest degree of confidentiality. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations. Must pass police background check. Special consideration will be given to applicants who have already attended the UCF Victim Services Training prior to beginning their internship. (Offered once each semester)


Preferences: Knowledge of computers, including word processing, spreadsheets and Internet. Good written and oral communication skills. Ability to take initiative and work well with moderate to minimum supervision.


The following is a list of experiences and knowledge that an intern or volunteer will receive while working in the Victim Services Unit:


Participating in a comprehensive Victim Services Training.

Basic crisis intervention skills
Criminal justice system
Specific victimization issues include: sexual assault, stalking, domestic/relationship violence, and other issues as they arise.

Opportunity to observe a client/victim interview
Transporting a client/victim to apply for an Injunction for Protection (IFP).
Accompanying a client/victim to an IFP hearing.
Participating in a police ride-along.
Participating in committees, networking organizations and advisory boards.
Participating in educational programming, including planning and presenting.
Presenting Victim Services information at orientations, fairs, and open houses.
Participating in special event planning, coordination, and implementation.
Participating in departmental meetings.


In addition to the above experiences, each intern will have a specific responsibility or task based upon the individual’s skills and experiences and the need of the Victim Services Unit.