Explorer Post

EXPLORER POST IS ON HIATUS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

The Santa Barbara Police Department Explorer Post is a volunteer organization for young adults, age 14 to 21, who have an interest in a career in law enforcement. The Explorer Post provides in-depth education in skills such as leadership, interpersonal communication, community relations, command presence, career planning, and more.

Application Process

This application will be part of a detailed investigation of your background. Type or print answers legibly in BLACK INK ONLY.
If you need additional space to answer a question, use an additional sheet of paper and attach it to the back of the
application. Please do not leave any areas blank. If an area does not apply to you, type or write “N/A” (not applicable) in the
space provided. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS :

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. Your ability to follow instructions accurately and in a timely manner is a part of the background investigation process. Please note that all items covered on this list are your responsibility to obtain.

Signed application and waivers (if you are under 18, a parent signature is required)
The application must be filled out completely without any abbreviations for it to be admitted. Please check your spelling and grammar before turning in your application.
Explorer Learning For Life application
2 letters of recommendation from non-family members
Santa Barbara Police Department Ride-A-Long Waiver

Copy of government identification required (California Driver’s License, California Identification Card, United States Passport.)

Official high school or college transcript

Testing Process

Testing for the Santa Barbara Police Department Explorer Post #104 occurs once or twice a year depending on post needs.
Applications can be picked up at the Santa Barbara Police Activities League on 1235 Chapala Street between the hours of
3pm-6:30pm and completed anytime. Testing will be announced a few weeks prior.

Testing will consist of:

A written test on city knowledge, grammar, spelling, city orientation and basic common sense.
Physical test consisting of a ½ mile run, obstacle course, pushups and sit-ups. A very important part of the law enforcement profession is the physical fitness of law enforcement professionals. The explorer program places an emphasis on physical fitness to reinforce the necessity of staying fit and prepared for law enforcement duties. As an applicant, you must be able to pass a physical agility test to be considered.
An oral board interview

Your parents are welcome to accompany you during the any testing with the exception of the oral board interview. If you
unsuccessfully complete any part of the test we will discuss areas of improvement with you and you will be welcome to test
again at the next testing process.