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MACARONI TEENS:TEENS INTERESTED IN LAW ENFORCEMENT

Open to Both Male and Females Age 14 + and in the 9th Grade

By http://exploring.learningforlife.org/services/career-exploring/law-enforcement/ August 4, 2013
Do you have a teen age 14+ (and completed the 8th grade) and not yet 21 years old with an interest in learning more about careers in the field of Law Enforcement? Then you will want to keep reading about this great program called, "Law Enforcement Exploring", available in Camarillo and Oxnard.

Download the Brochure at http://exploring.learningforlife.org

The Oxnard Police Explorer Post 9286 is currently recruiting for Explorers. Come join Ventura County's largest Explorer Post with details that include, patrol ride-alongs, fingerprinting details, Strawberry Festival & Cowboys Camp and DUI Checkpoints!

Applicants must be between 14-21 years of age and maintain a GPA of 2.0. Interested candidates can obtain an application from the lobby at the Police Department or contact Officer Jacob Jundef for more information at jacob.jundef@Oxnardpd.org

Download the application HERE

The primary goals of the program are to help teens choose a career path within law enforcement and to challenge them to become responsible citizens of their communities and to encourage them in learning about law enforcement.

Teens will develop:
  • Leadership Skills
  • Respect for police officers & explorers
  • New personal skills
  • Marksmanship
  • Law Enforcement Protocols
They will also learn:
  • Accident Scene  Procedures
  • Bomb Threat Response
  • Proper Equipment usage
Plus they will also enjoy:
  • Ride-Alongs
  • National Events & Competitions
  • Community Service
Law Enforcement Career Exploring posts usually meet on a monthly basis during the school year. Most programs follow the high school calendar and begin in the fall. 

Program Costs:
The Law Enforcement Career Exploring program is very affordable with participation fees range from $15 to $25 per year. Special activities, events, leadership academies and conferences may cost more and would be determined by the local Exploring post.

For more information visit http://exploring.learningforlife.org/services/career-exploring/law-enforcement/