Transcript Career Spotlight Law Enforcement

What jobs are considered Law Enforcement?
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Emergency Dispatchers
Animal Control Officers
Immigration and Border Patrol Officers
Port Authority
Crime Scene Investigators
Parole and Probation Officers
Youth Correctional Counselors
Transit and Railroad Police
Homeland Security
FBI and DEA
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The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is the state
police force of California.
It was originally created in 1929 as a highway
patrol agency to ensure road safety in California
but assumed greater responsibility with the
passage of time.
It now also provides security police services while
protecting state buildings and facilities, conducts
criminal investigations, and assists local law
enforcement agencies.
It is the largest state police agency in the United
States with about 9,900 employees, of whom 6,800
are sworn officers.
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The CHP has specific jurisdiction over all California
state routes, U.S. Highways, Interstate highways
freeways in the state and all public roads in
unincorporated parts of a county.
Local police or the local sheriff's department having a
contract with an incorporated city have responsibility
to investigate and enforce traffic laws in incorporated
cities. However, the CHP can still enforce traffic laws
on any public road anywhere in the state regardless if
it is in an incorporated or unincorporated city.
Its officers enforce the California Vehicle Code
(including laws against speeding), pursue fugitives
spotted on the highways, and attend to all significant
obstructions and accidents within their jurisdiction.
Age
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20-35 years of age (as of written test date).
Vision:
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The candidate must read from a standard Eye Test chart.
If eyeglasses or hard contact lenses are worn, uncorrected vision must be no less than 20/40 in each
eye and corrected to 20/20 in each eye.
Health:
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Good health. Must be free from any physical, mental or emotional condition that would prohibit the
full performance of all the essential duties and functions of a CHP officer.
Education:
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High school diploma, GED, or California High School Proficiency Examination.
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Highly desirable: possession of a degree, Associate of Arts or higher, from an accredited college.
Conduct:
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No felony convictions and good personal conduct; must possess a California driver license upon
appointment to the Academy. The CHP has strict guidelines relating to the personal characteristics
required for employment as a law enforcement officer.
Citizenship:
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United States Citizen or permanent resident immigrant who is eligible and has applied for citizenship;
must be a United States citizen at time of appointment
Pay
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Cadet - $4,030 - $5,064 Cadets earn a monthly salary while attending the CHP
Academy. in addition, cadets receive free room and board. Effective the first month
following their Academy reporting date, cadets receive full health and dental
benefits for themselves and their dependents. Cadets also earn an additional seven
hours of mandatory overtime per month.
Officer - $5,432 - $6,604 Upon graduation from the CHP Academy cadets are
promoted to the position of officer. Annually, an officer's base pay is $65,185. 5.0%
increases occur yearly until the top step base salary of $79, 248 is reached. Note: These salaries do not include pay incentives or overtime compensation. During an officer's
first year, approximately $10,000 is earned in overtime.
Additional Pay:
Pre-and Post-Shift Work Activities Pay Differential Officers receive a stipend equal to 3.5% of their base pay to compensate for pre-and post-shift
activities. In addition, all officers earn the following pay incentives:
Physical performance Pay (PPP) $65.00 per month; after the fifth year, $130.00 a month.
Lunch Pay Officer's are paid an additional 6.25% of their base salary, or approximately $4,953 annually at the top step.
Uniform Allowance Officer's are entitled to an annual uniform allowance of $920. Cadets are loaned the funds to purchase their first set of
uniforms. This interest free loan will be repaid over the first 12 months of their career.
Bilingual Pay $100 per month for certified bilingual speaking officers who are assigned to a bilingual position.
Canine Pay $156 per month for officers who are canine handlers.
Educational Incentive Pay 2.5% of their base pay of officers who possess an intermediate Peace officer Standars and training (POST ) Certificate of
Associate of Arts/Science degree or 5% of their base pay for officers who possess an Advanced POST Certificate or Bachelor of Arts/Science
degree.
Field Training Offier (FTO) Pay Field Traning Officers earn an additional 5% of their daily base pay each day they
serve as an FTO.
Investigator Pay $50 per month for officers assigned as full-time Vehicle Theft or Fraud Investigators.
Motorcycle Officer Pay 4% of base pay for motocycle enforcement duty.
Flight Officer Pay Annual salaries for officers who fly in either airplanes or helicopters, at to step: Pilot - $92.592 Flight Observer - $82,812
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Sheriff’s Officers enforce law and order in rural or
unincorporated districts or serve legal processes of
courts. May patrol courthouse, guard court or grand
jury, or escort defendants.
Highest Law Enforcement Agency in the county.
Salary
Deputy Sheriff Trainee (Academy)
$25.72/hour $53,498
Deputy Sheriff I (Entry Level)
$29.36 to $39.90/hour $61,069 to $82,992 annually
Deputy Sheriff II (Maximum)
$42.16/hour $87,693 annually
Plus, Incentive Pay For:
Bilingual
Shift Differential
POST Certifications
Special Assignment
Field Training Officer
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Training/Academy Staff
Dive Team
Auto Theft Detail
Bank Robbery
Apprehension Team
S.W.A.T.
Court Services
Bomb Squad
Drug Enforcement Team
Recruiting
Field Training Officer
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Bicycle Patrol
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Special Assignments 
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& Details
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Patrol
Motorcycle Patrol
Custody
Harbor Patrol
Canine
School Resource Officer
Mounted Enforcement
Gang Enforcement Team
Warrant Service Team
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http://www.borderpatrol.gov
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“There are more than 8,000 miles of United
State borders. Without Border Patrol agents,
they would have little meaning. We’re the ones
that keep them secure. From terrorists, WMDs,
Drugs, Criminals, and Illegal entrants. Without
us, anyone and anything could slip across at
anytime.”
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New agents are hired at the GL-5, GL-7 or GL-9
level depending on education and experience and
are paid at a special salary rate for Federal law
enforcement personnel. The base starting salary is
GL-5 ($36,658), GL-7 ($41,729), and GL-9 ($46,542)
grade levels, with excellent opportunity for
overtime pay. In addition, you'll receive a uniform
allowance of $1500.00 and an excellent Federal
Government benefits package including life
insurance, health insurance, liberal retirement
benefits, and a thrift savings plan (401-K).
Key requirements
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U.S. citizenship
 No Conviction of Domestic Violence
 Residency requirement – Candidates must be a US
resident for at least three (3) years
 Must have valid driver’s license at the time of
appointment
 Age requirement – Candidate must not be 40 years
of age at the time of appointment
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The Orange County Probation Department is the
second largest criminal justice agency in Orange
County. It has been part of Orange County's
continuum of criminal justice services for 98 years.
Probation means the conditional release of an
offender under specific terms ordered by the
Court. Probation's primary focus is on adult and
juvenile offenders who are charged with or
convicted of crimes. Under the supervision of the
Probation Department, offenders are given the
opportunity to redirect their lives and make
restitution to their victims.
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Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must:
Have graduated from high school, attained a satisfactory score on a GED test or passed a California
high school equivalency examination or have attained a two-year or four-year degree from an
accredited college or university.
Pass a background
Not have been convicted of any felony and not be in any form of probation.
Be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident alien who qualifies for and has filed for citizenship by the
date of application.
Be at least 20 years of age at the time of application.
Be free from any physical or emotional condition which might adversely affect exercise of peace
officer powers, as determined by a licensed examining authority in accordance with the California
Government Code.
Within a prescribed time limit after appointment, successfully complete an academy class required by
the California Corrections Standards Authority and the Orange County Probation Department.
Pass a California Department of Justice firearm clearance process with criteria including, but not
limited to:
Education/Experience:
Must possess a bachelor's degree in behavioral science or a related subject and one year of probation,
parole, law enforcement, and/or other related experience which includes at least six months of
experience as a peace officer for a California County probation department conducting complete
probation field investigations and/or fully responsible probation field supervision of either juvenile
or adult probationers.
Pay
Starting at:
 $17.77 - $19.83 hourly
$1,421.60 - $1,586.40 biweekly
$3,080.13 - $3,437.20 monthly
$36,961.60 - $41,246.40 annually
There are several job types within
the California Department of
Corrections:
 Correctional Officer
 Youth Correctional Officer
 Youth Correctional Counselor
 Parole Agent
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Correctional Officers (COs) work in many different locations, from inside
institution walls, to rural conservation camps, to transporting prisoners
and more. COs may be assigned to one or more of the following jobs
inside of an institution:
•Visitor Processing
•Visiting Room
•Central Control/Communications
•Perimeter Security Towers
•Perimeter Security Roving Patrol
•Transportation
•Vocational/Work (Prison Industries or
Education - area)
•Receiving and Release
•Culinary Service (Central Kitchen, Food
Transportation/Dining Room)
•Search and Escort
•Hospital Security
•Security Squad/Investigative Services
Unit
•Work Crew
•Housing Unit Control Booth
•Housing Unit Floor/Tier
•Yard
•Yard Observation Post
•Gym/Dining Gun
•Recreation
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Under supervision, in a Department of the
Youth Authority facility (institution, camp,
drug treatment center, departmental
Transportation Unit, or special community
program), is responsible and accountable for
the security, custody, and supervision of
youthful offenders.
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Under supervision, in a Department of the
Youth Authority facility (institution, camp,
drug treatment center, departmental
Transportation Unit, or special community
program), is responsible and accountable for
the security, custody, and supervision of
youthful offenders; and does other related
work.
Youth Correctional Counselors work in many different
locations, from inside correctional facilities, to rural
conservation camps, to coaching, mentoring and more.
YCCs may be assigned to one or more of the following
assignments inside a facility:
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General population unit
Intensive treatment program
Specialized counseling program
Special management program
Sex offender program
Substance abuse program
Intake unit
Gang free program
Vocational education program
Youth conservation camp
Special behavioral treatment program
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Under supervision, to (1) carry a case load
involving office and field work in the
assessment, supervision and guidance of adult
parolees/releasees from State correctional
institutions or residing in a community
correctional facility; (2) function as a District
Hearing Agent; or (3) process out-of-State
placements in the Interstate Parole Unit.
Minimum Requirements:
US Citizenship (or
applied)
21 years old
U.S. HS Diploma/GED
Good physical condition
No felony convictions
Eligible to own/possess
a firearm
Desirable Qualifications:
College Degree (e.g.
AA/AS, BA/BS,
MA/MS)
Completion of criminal
justice coursework
Possession of Penal
Code 832 (POST)
Certifications
Experience supervising
other employees
Service in the United
States military
Experience as a:
Licensed Social Worker,
Credentialed Teacher,
Military Police Officer,
Non-sworn Correctional
Officer, Peace Officer,
Fire Fighter(Sworn)
Minimum Requirements:
US Citizenship (or
applied)
21 years old
Bachelor's Degree
from a U.S.
accredited college
(or 2 year degree and
related experience)
Good physical
condition
No felony
convictions
Eligible to
own/possess a
firearm
Desirable Qualifications:
Completion of
criminal justice
coursework
Posession of Penal
Code 832 (POST)
Certifications
Experience
supervising other
employees
Service in the
United States
military
Experience as a:
Social Worker,
Military Police
Officer, Non-sworn
Correctional
Officer, Peace
Officer, Fire Fighter
Minimum Requirements:
US Citizenship (or
applied)
21 years old
U.S. HS
Diploma/GED
Good physical
condition
No felony
convictions
Eligible to
own/possess a
firearm
Desirable Qualifications:
College Degree (e.g.,
AA/AS, BA/BS,
MA/MS)
Completion of
criminal justice
coursework
Possession of Penal
Code 832 (POST)
Certifications
Experience
supervising other
employees
Service in the
United States
military
Experience as a:
Social Worker,
Military Police
Officer, Non-sworn
Correctional Officer,
Peace Officer, Fire
Fighter
Minimum Requirements:
US Citizenship (or applied)
21 years old
Good physical condition
No felony convictions
Eligible to own/possess a
firearm
Bachelor's Degree*
And
One year of experience of
applicable casework
supervision
or
Two years of experience
supervising inmates in a
correctional facility
or
Two years of experience
conducting law enforcement
investigations
*Up to two years of experience
may be substituted for
education.
Pay
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Correctional Officers
$73,000 + a year.
Youth Correctional Officers
$73,000 +a year.
Youth Correctional Counselors earn up to $80,900 a
year.
Parole Agent I Pay Range: 63,400 – 89,200 a year.
Paid Academy
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As armed peace officers, railroad special agents
may be required to wear a uniform and drive high
profile emergency vehicles. They protect and
safeguard Company assets including personnel,
property, information, and customer
lading. Special Agents conduct criminal and civil
investigations, inappropriate conduct committed
on railroad property, arrest criminal offenders, and
testify in court. Special Agents counsel and advise
Railroad officials to reduce crime, accidents, and
improve personal and physical security. They also
coordinate responses to railroad emergencies, and
may supervise scheduled employees and contract
security guards.
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Railroad police make on average $50,000 a
year.
Most Railroad Police are trained at the
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.
Must be 21+
http://www.sheriff-forensics.ocgov.com/
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Forensic Science Services provides all law enforcement
agencies with forensic evidence examination and crime
scene response services to recognize, collect, and evaluate
physical evidence from criminal investigations.
The Division has grown from a one-man operation in 1948
to its present day staff of 154 technical and support
personnel.
The Division is equipped with state-of-the-art technology
and instrumentation and is internationally accredited by the
American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors /
Laboratory Accreditation Board.
Forensic Science Services is composed of four Bureaus: the
Criminalistics Bureau, the Toxicology Bureau, the
Identification Bureau, and the Cal-ID Bureau (Automated
Fingerprint Identification System).
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Perform routine field, laboratory and/or darkroom
assignments for which well defined procedures and
guidelines have been established; assists on complex
assignments under close supervision; performs latent
to inked fingerprint comparisons. Assignments will be
made to the crime scene investigation unit or to the
latent print unit.
Crime Scene Investigation: Processes and photographs
less complex crime scenes; searches crime scenes for
fingerprints and other physical evidence; develops
latent fingerprints; performs less complex laboratory
examinations on physical evidence using established
methodologies; prepares finished crime scene sketches
for court; prepares reports reflecting work activity.
Requirements: Six months as a Forensic Specialist Trainee with the County of Orange OR,
one year employment in crime scene investigation, fingerprint analysis, or a police or
commercial photography lab OR, an AA degree in police science or Administration of
Justice including at least eight units of photography OR, degree or certificate in
photography with training in the use of the camera and darkroom techniques OR BA/BS
degree in police science, forensic science, photography, chemistry, biochemistry or a
closely related scientific field involving chemical analysis OR some combination of the
above training and experience totaling one year.
Desirable Qualifications: Successful completion of a Field Evidence Technician Class,
Fingerprint Class, Crime Scene Investigation/Photography class or other related
Forensic Specialist related courses taught by Forensic Science and Police Science
professionals.
General Knowledge Of: Goals of crime scene investigation and fundamentals of physical
evidence recognition, collection and preservation; routine crime scene and physical
evidence photography; techniques of latent print development, collection and
preservation; fingerprint pattern recognition, classification, and searching and
comparisons.
Ability to: Photograph simple crime scenes and physical evidence; develop latent print
fingerprints on typical surfaces using conventional techniques; draw finished crime
scene sketches and prepare other court exhibits; learn to make laboratory examinations
of physical evidence; and testify in court.
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Orange County Forensics Specialist
38,396.80 - $51,417.60 Annually
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Office of the Secretary - employees work in multiple offices contributing to the overall Homeland Security mission.
Directorate for National Protection and Programs employees work to advance the Department's risk-reduction
mission. Reducing risk requires an integrated approach that encompasses both physical and virtual threats and their
associated human elements.
Directorate for Management - employees work in one of a variety of critical areas, from human resources and
administration to budgeting, procurement and IT, making certain the right resources and systems are in place to
achieve Homeland Security’s mission.
Directorate for Science and Technology (S&T) - employees plan, fund, and manage top-flight research and
development programs in almost all technical fields to ensure that our Nation's Federal, State, and local responders
have the scientific resources and technological capabilities that they need to protect our homeland.
Office of Intelligence and Analysis - employees use information and intelligence gathered from multiple sources to
identify and assess current and future threats to the United States.
Office of Inspector General - employees work side-by-side with special agents, attorneys, engineers, and IT experts
to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse in Homeland Security programs and operations.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) - employees are responsible for adjudicating and processing
the host of applications and forms necessary to ensure the immigration of people and their families to the United
States, from initial stages through their transition, to permanent residence, and finally to citizenship.
U.S. Coast Guard - civilian employees work together with military personnel to save lives, enforce the law, operate
ports and waterways, and protect the environment.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) employees prevent terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering the
United States while facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - employees prevent losses from disasters wherever possible, and
assist when they do happen. you will be part of an intensely-focused team dedicated to helping our country prepare
for, prevent, respond to, and recover from disasters.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) employees enforce immigration and customs laws, safeguard
U.S. commercial aviation, and protect Federal facilities.
U.S. Secret Service - employees have the dual missions of protecting our nation’s leaders, and criminal investigation
involving law enforcement, security, information technology, communications, administration, intelligence,
forensics, and other specialized fields.
U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees help secure our transportation infrastructure from
future terrorist acts in intelligence, regulation enforcement and inspection positions.
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) employees develop the skills, knowledge, and professionalism
of law enforcers from 80+ Federal agencies in this unique inter-agency training organization.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
Drug Enforcement Administration
Central Intelligence Agency
Department of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms
Department of the Interior
Department of Fish and Game
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College/University Campus Police
California Department of Justice ( State level
FBI)
Department of Insurance
Private Security
… and many many more!
Most LEA’s require candidates be 21 years old before starting
your career but can apply if you are 20 ½ and will be 21
before the end of your academy.
Hiring Process
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Application
Orientation Meeting
Written Exam
Physical Agility Test
Oral Interview
Background Investigation
Psychological Exam
Medical Exam
Academy
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They will ask questions about drug use.
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They will ask questions about previous crimes.
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Stay away from illegal drugs and avoid all alcohol if
under age. Your criminal/arrest and driving record will
be considered when applying. Often three tickets or two
accidents in a seven year period can disqualify you from
becoming a law enforcement officer.
Stay out of trouble and choose your associates wisely.
You may not commit a crime but you can be arrested just
be being in the vicinity if a friend does. This includes sex
crimes, theft, and vandalism.
Be Honest
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If you are dishonest you will be disqualified from your
current application and possibly all future applications.
Physical Qualification Standards - A successful candidate must be able to:
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In the office or field, physically defend themselves (using hands, arms, feet) against an
attacking suspect/probationer or other individual.
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In the office or field, physically subdue with the help of others, a resisting or fleeing suspect.
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Handcuff a non-resisting person.
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Handcuff a resisting person. (Assistance is typically present when this task is
performed.)
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Run (such as to assist others in an emergency or to get to cover). Note: Running is for a
short distance, typically 35 to 50 yards.
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Bend, extend and twist their body such as when searching suspects, vehicles and/or
placing leg-cuffs or other restraints on a suspect.
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Put an actively resisting person in the seat of a car. (Assistance is typically present when
performing this task.)
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Use their hands and fingers to search.
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Using a lifting motion, to assist someone from a prone position on the ground to his/her
feet (such as handcuffed or moderately incapacitated person.)
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Perform CPR. (This is typically two-person CPR.)
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Walk up a flight of stairs.
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Run quickly up or down a flight of stairs.
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Carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds such as boxes of evidence, files, equipment, etc.
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Drive a car as part of their officer duties (not commuting).
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Must be free from any physical, emotional or mental condition which might adversely
affect exercise of peace officer powers, as determined by a licensed examining authority.
Take pride in lifelong physical fitness
 The first part measures your strength, agility
and endurance.
 The second part measures aerobic capacity and
is usually administered during the medical
evaluation.
 Typically applicants sprint, complete obstacle
course, climb a six foot wall, and demonstrate
arrest and control techniques.
Orange County
Sheriff Explorers
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Explorer Post Toll-Free
Number :
1-866-POST-449
Deputy William M.
Simandl
Explorer/Cadet
Coordinator
Community Services
Division
15991 Amstrong Avenue,
Tustin, CA 92672-2715
[email protected]
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The North Explorer Division
consists of 30 Explorers. The
division covers unincorporated
areas of North Orange County; this
includes El Modena, Yorba Linda,
La Mirada, Anaheim and the
contract city of Villa Park. The
Explorers attend weekly meetings,
volunteer for special events, attend a
five-day four-night academy,
compete in competitions, go on ridealongs in patrol and learn many
aspects of law enforcement. The
North Explorer Division has its
weekly Explorer meetings on
Wednesday from 5:30 P.M. to 7:30
P.M. at the Sheriff's Community
Services Division offices.
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Keep your record clean and get good grades
Become an Explorer
Join JROTC
Take Criminal Justice classes at a community
college (see your counselor for more information)
Take ROP Law and Legal or Forensics at
Sonora
Schedule a ride along at the local police
department
After high school, become a Police Cadet or
Community Service Officer.
Membership
Membership is open to young men and women who have an interest in
the field of law enforcement. Applicants must:
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Be between the ages of 14-18,
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having completed the eighth grade,
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must maintain a 2.0 or a "C" average in school,
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be of good moral character
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with no serious arrest record.
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After acceptance, members may remain in the program until the age of
21.
Applicants are required:
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To attend three consecutive meetings,
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Successfully pass an oral examination, given by the Post Advisor(s),
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Submit an application
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And may be subject to a background and polygraph investigation.
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Border Patrol Explorer Program
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The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is committed to the partnership
between law enforcement and America’s youth. U.S. Customs and Border
Protection’s Explorer Program is the bridge to one of the most challenging
and exciting missions in law enforcement today –the job of serving as the
guardians of our Nation’s borders, America’s frontline.
The CBP Explorer Program is the Boy Scouts of America’s highest division.
It offers opportunities in character building, good citizenship, and fitness
for young men and women ages 14 through 21.
Some Explorer units offer training in specific areas, like nautical training
and law enforcement. Law Enforcement Explorer posts offer programs in
law enforcement and criminal justice, which provide Explorers with
practical training and hands-on experience in those areas.
The CBP Explorer Program provides opportunities for Explorers to
participate in federal enforcement-related activities within the U.S. Customs
and Border Protection. (Be an Explorer)
Officer Macho
La Habra High School
(562)266-5071
Meetings
 Meetings are held at the Fullerton Police
Department on Tuesday nights from 6 to 8 p.m.
There will be occasions when the Post may
meet at a site away from the department to
participate in training exercises.
Corporal Mike Hines
(714) 773-5703
Officer Hazel Perez
(714) 738-6835.
Explorer Post Toll-Free
Number
1-866-POST-449
Deputy William M. Simandl
Explorer/Cadet Coordinator
Community Services
Division
15991 Amstrong Avenue,
Tustin, CA 92672-2715
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The North Explorer Division
consists of 30 Explorers.
The division covers
unincorporated areas of
North Orange County; this
includes El Modena, Yorba
Linda, La Mirada, Anaheim
and the contract city of Villa
Park.
The North Explorer Division
has its weekly Explorer
meetings on Wednesday
from 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. at
the Sheriff's Community
Services Division offices.
Crime Scene Investigation
Meets Monday from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Forensic Science Service Building, Santa Ana
Lenora Pena-Sanchez
714-834-4527
[email protected]
* Must be 16 years old
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Contact Station Explorer Coordinator
Norwalk: (562) 863-8711
La Mirada Substation: (562) 902-2960
Whittier Substation: (562) 903-1875
Walnut/Diamond Bar:
(626) 913-1715, (909) 595-4957
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Army JROTC is offered at Sonora!
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Register for JROTC during registration.
Counts as PE credits
On campus contacts:
First Sergant David Marquez
Master Sergeant Fritz Saalmann
Room 303
Office (562) 266-2101
Email: [email protected]