Law Enforcement Exploring is a division of the Boy Scouts of America that give you hands-on look at that a career in law enforcement is really like. The Kings County Sheriff's Office has supported an active Explorer Post Program for young persons between the ages of 14 and 21 for over sixteen years.  Kings County Sheriff's Explorers attend community service events, ride-alongs, and regularly scheduled meetings / trainings.

• Community Service

  Explorers serve the community in a variety of ways.  Explorers direct traffic at multiple community events, assist with crime prevention programs and assist with security detail. 

• Ride-Alongs

  Once an Explorer becomes eligible, they can participate in the ride-along program.  While the Explorer is on a ride-along they assist patrol Deputies with becoming an extra set of eyes and ears and assists the Deputies on calls for service.  The ride-along program also gives Explorers a first hand look of being a Deputy and the career of law enforcement.

• Meetings

  The Post has meetings/trainings one Saturday and two Wednesday's of each month.  The meetings/trainings can vary depending on any events the post is attending.

• Career Enhancement

  Participating in a Law Enforcement Explorer Post is a great start to your law enforcement career!

Training

Training is provided throughout the year and can include the following:

• Building Searches
• Report Writing
• Vehicle Stops
• Radio Techniques
• Investigations
• Marching/Drilling
• First Aid
• Firearm Safety
• Criminal Law
• Narcotic Law
• Traffic Law
• Physical Fitness
• Civil Law
• Domestic Violence
• Hostage Negotiations
• Criminal Justice System
• Community Relations
• Arrest, Search & Seizure

How to become a Law Enforcement Explorer

Explorer Post 1199 is allotted up to 15 positions.  If the positions are gull, applicants may be put on a waiting list for the next available opening.  If you are interested in becoming a Kings County Sheriff's Office Explorer, please contact Senior Deputy Andrew Mazza at (559) 530-4381 or Senior Deputy Joshua Hunt at (559) 362-6491.

• Maintain a 2.0 grade point average
• be between 14-21 years of age
• Have good moral character
• Have no major criminal record
• Obtain your parents permission
• Contact Senior Deputy Mazza or Senior Deputy Hunt to apply
• Participate in an oral interview
• Submit your completed background paperwork