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Membership in the LVMPD Explorer program is open to young adults, male and female, age 16 through 20, currently attending high school, graduated, or who have obtained a G.E.D. The following guidelines shall also be met before approval for membership is granted:

• Be of good moral habits with no arrest or conviction records for serious offenses, or multiple minor offenses. Arrests, citations, drug history and other issues that are recent also factor into the selection process.
• Submit to a thorough background investigation including a polygraph and drug screen.
• Have parental approval which includes signatures by the applicant and his/her parents or guardians on a general liability release form and a medical waiver form if the Explorer is a minor.
• Be of good mental and physical health.
• Have and maintain a C average or above in school.

Each prospective member must agree to submit to a thorough background investigation into their moral character and criminal history. This investigation is conducted by a LVMPD background detective. If the applicant is a minor, a parent or guardian must attend with them. The interview normally takes between 1 and 2 hours and is held at LVMPD Headquarters.

The investigator may look into the applicant's school and work history and may choose to contact current or former teachers and employers and personal references.

Applicants must be truthful on all questions and paperwork. Dishonesty is grounds for immediate disqualification

The background investigation is similar to a formal job interview. Here are a few tips for success during the process:

• Be on time
• Dress professionally
• Ensure that the entire background packet is completed at the time of the scheduled interview
• Ensure that all information is accurate
• Bring all necessary documentation at the time of the interview including driver license or identification card, Social Security card, sealed transcripts, Selective Service card (for males over 17)
• Be honest, untruthfulness will result in immediate disqualification

We accept new members to the program four times per year.

Applications are not currently being accepted.

Interest Pool applications are currently being accepted.  

If the application process is not open, you may also create a user account and submit your profile to the Interest Pool. You will be automatically notified by email when the online application becomes available.

Interest Pool Applications will remain on file until December 1^st of each year.