Explorer Program- Police Department

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A Police Explorer is a young adult who is interested in law enforcement and who volunteers time to worthwhile activities in his/her community. In addition, an explorer learns self-confidence, self-respect, and some hands on experience in dealing with the public. To apply for this position, please contact the POST Explorer Coordinator, Officer Christian Jacso at View email address on click.appcast.io

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Police Exploring is for young adults who care about law and order and who want to be where the action is. Law enforcement needs honest and bright young minds to fill its future ranks. • Patrol Ride-Alongs • Traffic Control • Searches • Report Writing • Communications • Records • Crime Prevention • Community Relations In addition to the training, the explorer will be expected to participate in Explorer Post activities such as: • Parades • Field Trips to Other Agencies • Hiking Trips • Locally Sponsored Youth Safety Runs • Fun Trips to the Beach and Amusement Parks • Regularly Scheduled Meetings • Special Events • An approved Explorer Academy

Qualification Guidelines

Must be 14 to 20 years old. Education : Must maintain a "C" average or better, maintain a good attendance record or have a high school diploma, if applicable. Conduct : No criminal convictions. Good personal conduct is essential. Applicants must have a positive attitude and obey all laws. A Background Check will be required of all applicants. Permission: All applicants under 18 years of age must have parental consent to participate.

Physical And Mental Demands

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to sit; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms. Employees are frequently required to walk, stand, and to lift and move records and documents weighing up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work under intensive deadlines; and interact with all levels of management, staff, customers, the public and others encountered in the course of work.