Explorer Program

The Murrieta Police Department's Explorer Program is open to young men and women ages 14 (and who have completed the 8th grade) and not yet 21 years old with an interest in learning more about careers in the field of law enforcement.

The Explorer Program provides educational training programs for young adults on the purposes, mission, and objectives of law enforcement. The program provides career orientation experiences, leadership opportunities, and community service activities. The primary goals of the program are to help young adults choose a career path within law enforcement and to challenge them to become responsible citizens of their communities and the nation.

POLICE EXPLORER RECRUITMENT VIDEO | MURRIETA POLICE

Meetings

Explorers meet every Wednesday night from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm and the location can vary.

Requirements to Join

Be 14 to 20 years of age
Be able to partake in physical activity
Be a City of Murrieta resident or student in Murrieta (including private/charter schools)
Have access to the Internet for our explorer message board whether on your smart phone or home computer
Maintain a +2.0 GPA and have no failing grades
Be able to commit to meetings every Wednesday from 5PM-8PM
Be able to commit to some weekends for special events as requested
Minimal disciplinary issues at school, home, and negative contacts with law enforcement.
There are no costs to join except being able to purchase a pair of black uniform boots (various local stores sell them)

Exploring Careers

The most popular law enforcement exploring careers include:

Correction Officers
Federal Agents
Military Police
Police Officers
Probation Officers
Sheriffs
State Police/Highway Patrol

The Explorer Program combines some classroom training with ride-alongs in police vehicles, pistol shooting, community policing and much more.

Developing Skills

You will develop:

Law enforcement protocols
Leadership skills
Marksmanship
New personal skills
Respect for Police Officers and Explorers

You will learn:

Basic law enforcement tactics
Interview skills
Proper equipment usage
Steps to achieve a career in law enforcement

You will have an opportunity to participate in:

Community service
National events and competitions
Ride-a-longs

You will learn about the educational requirements for a career in law enforcement and will receive tangible advice on steps you could take now to prepare and position yourself for a successful career in the field of Law Enforcement.

How to Join

Contact Officer Byrne by email with your interest to join and to receive further instructions. Additionally, please complete the below Explorer Application, Media Waiver, Liability Waiver, and email them to Officer Byrne or drop them off at the police department attention to Officer Byrne.