AGE: Explorer - Minimum Age 14 years of age (Completed 8th grade), through 20.

EDUCATION: Minimum 2.5 academic grade point average prior to and maintained after appointment.

PHYSICAL FITNESS: Good physical and mental health.

UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP: Applicant must be able to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Possess the qualities of honesty, maturity, self-discipline and initiative. Have a desire to learn. Make a
commitment to volunteer time to serve the agency and community. Have parent/ guardian approval to participate in Explorer
activities if under 18 years of age.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

1: Complete and submit a Law Enforcement Explorer Application.
2: Background Investigation is conducted to include criminal records, police contacts, driving record, interviews with associates, references, neighbors, and other pertinent sources.
3: Oral interview.

SPECIAL NOTES:

1: Any one or a combination of the listed basic requirements, may serve to disqualify the applicant from further consideration as
an Explorer.
2: Copies of the items listed below shall be attached to the application.
- Most recent copy of academic grades High School / College.
- Copy of High School Diploma / GED (if applicable).
- Transcript of College Credits (if applicable).
- Two (2) Letters of Reference.
- Copy of Driver's License (if applicable).

APPLICANT DISQUALIFICATION FACTORS:

Applicants are advised that areas for disqualification from further consideration include, but are not limited to, the following:

A. Current use of non-prescribed or illegal drugs, or abuse of prescription drugs.
B. Any felony conviction, some misdemeanor convictions, to include domestic violence charges.
C. Police history - type, frequency and nature of contacts(s).
D. Driving Record.
E. Outside activities, which may be classified as a conflict of interest.
F. Revelation of assaultive behavior via background investigation or by the admission of the applicants
G. Unsuccessful completion of any basic requirement.

I certify that I have read the requirements set forth for the position applied for, and attest that all statements made by me on the application are true and any false statements will result in disqualification for consideration as a member of the Law Enforcement Explorer program.