EnforcE state and federal tobacco laws
join our
undercover decoy operations
Your ROLE
Applying for employment as a Decoy Participant means you are interested in supporting
state public health efforts to prevent illegal tobacco sales to persons under the age of 21.
During compliance checks, participants operate under the direct supervision of California
Department of Public Health, Office of Youth Tobacco Enforcement (CDPH OYTE)
investigators, who are responsible for all operational procedures and participant safety.
All you have to do is
1
Have some free time
2
Desire to help your community
3
Accompany INVESTIGATORS to purchase tobacco products in controlled compliance checks
- If a vendor sells you any tobacco product, you hand it to the investigator, who is present the entire time.
What you need to do
1
You must be 15-20 years of age to enroll
2
Complete and turn in your application
3
You must have or be eligible to obtain a california ID or drivers license.
- * We Are Happy To Reimburse You The Cost Of Obtaining An ID (Up To $40)
Your Reward:
- As a decoy, you will be paid $40 per hour regardless of whether a sale occurs. When called to participate in compliance checks, a decoy’s involvement typically averages around 4 hours per day.
- Turn in your application and you will receive a $50 gift card
- For every time you work, you get a free meal!
- You are contributing to your community!