We are looking for youth 14 1/2 to 21 years of age to join KCSO Explorer Post #519.
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Post is designed to provide an insight into the world of law enforcement, whether the participant chooses law enforcement as a career.
Explorers provide a valuable resource to the community with volunteer hours, and prepare youth for a possible career in law enforcement.
For further information, call KCSO Volunteer Services:
(661) 392-6066. This could be the decision of a lifetime!
Activities:
Explorers volunteer at several sheriff’s office functions and community related functions such as:
Patrol Kern County Fair Competitions
Parades Physical Training Academy
Rodeos Christmas Baskets
Membership:
Must be between ages 14 ½ and 21
No outstanding warrants and no felony record
Must be enrolled in school with a minimum grade point average of 2.0, maintain at least a “C” average in ALL classes
Must contribute at least 12 hours a month to meetings and events
Applicants will be called in for a general knowledge exam, if passed they will attend an oral interview
Applicants who successfully complete the application process will be invited to become probationary explorers
During the probationary period, the new recruit will learn basic law enforcement functions, pass a radio codes, policy/procedure and penal code test
