BAKERSFIELD, CA. - The California Highway Patrol is looking for a few good seniors to volunteer their time to provide extra public service support in the community.
Senior citizen volunteers will work in various capacities both in administrative positions and out in the field, all in an effort to improve public safety.
The qualify for a position youmust meet certain requirements. Applicants should be 55 years and older, work a minimum of 4 hours per week, pass a background check, has a good driving record, and complete a CHP Senior Volunteer training program.
"I am interested in citizens who bring a different perspective along with valuable work experiences, who have always been interested in public service and blending those qualities with their community and law enforcement," said Captain Terry Roberts, Commander of the Bakersfield Area. "Senior Volunteers will find working with the California Highway Patrol to be fulfilling and an opportunity to make a significant contribution to Kern County."
Senior citizens interested in the program can contact Program Coordinator Officer Dan Fallas by email at, dfallas@chp.ca.gov and/or by telephone at (661) 864-4444. Deadline for applications is Nov. 10. Interviews will be conducted Nov. 18.
The following is a list of duties described by the CHP release.
Duties:
Administrative duties would include; report filing, data entry, photocopying, answering telephones, and assisting the front desk officer with general public service.
Field duties would include; working at community events, directing traffic, surveys in high-traffic locations and school zones, deploy radar trailers, and assist in transportation of vehicles and equipment. Senior Volunteers drive marked CHP cars in a designated uniform while performing field duties. Volunteers attend shift briefings and occasionally ride-a-long with officers.