Police Explorer - Volunteer

Supplemental Recruitment Information

Prospective Explorers are first required to submit a completed application. The application must also have two letters of reference and a copy of the most recent school transcript. One reference letter must be from a school official; i.e. counselor, teacher, principal, etc. The second reference letter must be from an adult other than a relative.

Once the application, letters of reference, and transcript have been received, the Explorer Advisors will review the application. The application will be reviewed for completeness, content, spelling, and grammar. Upon completion of the process, an oral interview and home visit will be scheduled and conducted.

A decision will be made shortly after these steps have been completed. Each prospective Explorer is also required to attend two meetings to ensure commitment and understanding of the program.

Duties and Requirements

• Volunteer in the records bureau of the department
• Participate in patrol ride-alongs
• Be prepared for call-outs whenever necessary
• Attend weekly meetings at the Claremont Police Department from 5 PM – 7 PM
• Maintain a minimum of 10 service hours per month
• Occasionally called out for emergencies such as lost/missing persons, area searches, traffic accidents, weather-related emergencies, and disasters
• Engage in various activities including Academy training, traffic control, special event policing, DUI checkpoint assistance, and more

Uniforms and Equipment

• Uniform shirts with patches, uniform pants, a black basket weave belt, and name tags will be provided
• New members are required to purchase black uniform boots and a flashlight holder
• Boots must be polished at all times
• Additional equipment not provided by the department must be authorized by the Chief of Police and purchased at the member's expense

Reasonable Accommodation

The City of Claremont is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Claremont is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging.

Application Instructions

• Have you ever been issued a citation by any police department?
• Have you ever been convicted of any crime?
• Have you ever been suspended or expelled from any school?
• Have you ever been terminated from employment dishonorably?
• If you answered yes to any of the above questions, please explain here or attach an explanation.
• Tell us about yourself. What are your strengths and weaknesses? What are your plans for the future? Do you plan to attend college and/or pursue a career in law enforcement? How are you involved in the community? What do you do after school? What are your personal goals? Why are you interested in becoming a police explorer? What will you do to make the program a positive experience for you?