Sheriff's Team of Active Retired Seniors (S.T.A.R.S.)
The Sheriff's Team of Active Retired Seniors is a senior citizen volunteer program through the City of Lake Forest. It was founded in 1997 to assist the City of Lake Forest and the Lake Forest Police Services.
Some of the duties performed by the S.T.A.R.S. are: vacation home checks, business checks, assist in Neighborhood Watch programs, van patrol, radar display board trailer, assist both Code Enforcement and Public Works, City Park Watch, clerical support, special events, and Seniors Offering Support.
Qualifications:
Resident of the City of Lake Forest (including Portola Hills and Foothill Ranch).
Must be willing to donate four to six hours a week.
Must possess a valid California Driver's License.
No criminal history.
Pass an initial physical exam prior to acceptance.
Provide a letter from their physician stating that the volunteer is currently in satisfactory health and can perform the duties required in the S.T.A.R.S. program.
Hiring Process:
The hiring process consists of the following:
Completion of a City employment application.
Providing a copy of a valid California Driver's License.
Completion of a S.T.A.R.S. interest form.
Participation in an oral board interview, conducted by the S.T.A.R.S. Program Coordinator and Community Policing Supervisor.
Successful completion of a background check including a criminal history check and a DMV check.
