Police Explorer Program 2025 Application

A Police Explorer is a young adult who has a desire to learn about law enforcement as a career through firsthand experience. An Explorer has the opportunity to learn all aspects and functions of the Police Department.

As an Explorer you will work numerous details, including checkpoints, traffic control, and community events. Explorers receive training by the Police S.W.A.T. team, the K-9 unit, Forensics, and other divisions within the police department. Explorers are allowed to ride along with Officers, with the Air Support unit, the K-9 unit, and the Gang unit.

To declare your interest in this program, please read the following, and complete this initial application below:

The minimum qualifications to be a Police Explorer require that participants must:

• 14 to 20 years of age

• Minimum of 2.0 GPA

• Good moral character

• Pass a physical agility test

• Pass a background check

Police Explorers perform a wide variety of non-enforcement duties to assist the Police, while being tutored for a career in law enforcement. Police Explorers are trained and then allowed to participate in different areas of police work and in supervised field trips throughout the state.

A uniform is required (after the probationary period is completed) and will be furnished to the Police Explorer. Also, certain parts of the over-all uniform must be purchased by the Police Explorer (I.e. Duty belt, accessories and plain toe black shoes).

Providing a resume is optional, however if you have specific work or volunteer experiences you wish to share, or you have extenuating circumstances you wish to provide, you may upload a resume.