The Chula Vista Police Department Needs Senior Volunteers Seniors who want to serve their community can do so by joining the Chula Vista Police Department Senior Volunteer Patrol. Upon completion of training, volunteers perform various tasks traditionally handled by uniformed officers. These tasks include: * Traffic and crowd control at accident scenes and crime scenes * Checking the welfare of elderly Chula Vista residents as part of the You Are Not Alone (YANA) program * Conducting vacation house checks * Enforcing handicap parking violations Training for this position includes a one-week academy, a ride-along with a uniformed patrol officer, and on-the-job training. Volunteers are also required to attend monthly meetings. Senior Volunteers are provided with uniforms and a badge upon successful completion of the academy. The Senior Volunteer program is a great opportunity for seniors to stay active and serve their community. Although most volunteers serve for many years, the minimum commitment is 6 hours per week for one year of service. Volunteers must be at least 50 years old, have a valid California driver’s license, and pass a thorough background check. No prior law enforcement experience is necessary. Interested individuals should contact the Chula Vista Senior Volunteer Patrol office at (619) 476-2417. The pay is poor, but the rewards are priceless. Address/Location Chula Vista Police Department 315 4th Ave Chula Vista, CA 91910 Contact Emergency: 9-1-1 Non-emergencies: 619-691-5151 Captain Gary Wedge Patrol [email protected]
Posted on: Sun, 17 Nov 2013 00:31:16 +0000