Duties and General Information

• Law enforcement
• physical training and recreation activities
• Compete with other Explorers at competitions
• Volunteer time at various events
• Participate in non-contact law enforcement activities.
• Go on ride-a-longs with deputies

Explorers are a division of Learning for Life.  Explorers receive law enforcement related training.

The training includes:

• Traffic control
• Building searches
• Vehicle stops
• Defensive driving
• Hostage negotiations
• Firearm safety
• Criminal law
• Narcotics law
• Domestic violence
• Defensive tactics
• Radio communications
• First aid
• Defensive weapons
• Patrol procedures
• Crime prevention
• Criminal investigations
• Accident investigation
• Arrest
• Search and seizure law
• Other subjects

Requirements 

• Be between 14-21 years old
• · Maintain at least a "C" grade average
• Be a United States Citizen or possess a valid Green Card
• Have a interest in law enforcement
• Obtain your parents' permission
• Submit the required application and background paperwork Have no major criminal record
• Have a good moral character
• Participate in an oral interview as scheduled
• Pass a background investigation
• Have no physical limitations
• Follow instructions/be a team player
• Complete a six-month probation
• Be committed to attend meetings/volunteer at some special events

Interested in the program?

Make an appointment with one Post 503 Advisor and bring the following to the appointment: birth certificate, last report card, valid government-issued identification, and Social Security card.

Coachella Police Department
86-625 Airport Blvd.
Thermal, CA 92274
Ph: (760) 863-8990