Welcome!

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It's a pleasure to welcome you to the City of Stockton's VISTAS volunteer program.

There's so much we can do together to help our community and we are pleased to have you join us for this important volunteer effort.

Sincerely,

Diana Lowery
Council Member,
City of Stockton

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Type: Outreach

Senior Cadets: Stockton Police Department

Sponsoring Organization(s): VISTAS- City of Stockton  Contact Person:
Date(s):  - VISTAS - Anna Morgan
Location: To be provided upon completion of Volunteer Application. 
Shift Times: Various 
Minimum Age: 18 to 23 Years of Age  Register  
What to Bring:   

Description:

Program Manager--Lt. Doug Anderson. Senior Cadets perform a number of important duties that expose them to a variety of law enforcement functions. Upon appointment, Senior Cadets complete a comprehensive training program that teaches them how to perform the basic duties of their position. Much of this training mirrors that of full-duty police officers.

Some of the duties normally assigned to Senior Cadets include:

  • Traffic and crowd control at accident and crime scenes.
  • DUI checkpoints.
  • Transport and booking of property and evidence.
  • Recovering unoccupied stolen vehicles
  • Abandoned auto abatement.
  • Search for missing persons.
  • Animal Control functions.
  • Work at major special events, such as the Asparagus Festival, San Joaquin County Fair, First Night Out, and others.
  • Serve as role-players for police officer training sessions.

Senior Cadets must be responsible, mature, and willing to commit to at least 16 volunteer hours each month. Other qualifications include:

  • At least 18 years old, and no more than 23 years old at the time of appointment.
  • High-school graduate or equivalent.
  • Enrolled in college or must have completed six semester college units.
  • Possess a valid California driver's license, and maintain a good driving record.
  • Have no criminal record or history of delinquency.
  • Have an interest in exploring a career in law enforcement or a desire to learn about the criminal justice system.
  • Be able to attend bi-weekly meetings on Sunday evenings.
  • Be able to successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation.

Please Note:  Fingerprint check will be required.