SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- The Santa Barbara Police Department is recruiting Police Explorers for its #104 post.
The department is looking for young men and women between ages 14 to 20 interested in law enforcement and community services.
On Thursday, 0ctober 18th the department will hold an Explorer Recruitment Event from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Twelve35 Teen Center located at 1235 Chapala Street. Interested youths and their parents are welcome to attend.
Police Explorers learn about law enforcement in the classroom and through field training activities ranging from patrol tactics, crime scene investigation, traffic control, radio procedure, first aid, CPR, and physical fitness.
Here are the requirements:
- Must be 14 to 20 years of age (14-year olds must have graduated from the eighth grade).
- Must have parents' permission.
- Must be enrolled in a secondary school through age 18, maintaining a 2.0 GPA (C average).
- Must be of high moral character, free from felony convictions or any violation which would exempt a person from consideration as a peace officer.
- Must successfully undergo a selection process consisting of an oral interview, background investigation, and a written exam.
- Must have the ability to attend weekly Explorer Post meetings.
- Must be willing to volunteer at Explorer functions and community events.
- Must be willing to commit to the Explorer Code of Conduct and to exemplify the professional image of the Santa Barbara Police Department.
