About me: The Grand Prairie Police Department sponsors a Law Enforcement Explorer program for the young men and women of Grand Prairie and surrounding communities, age 14 (and graduated the eighth grade) through age 20.
The purpose of Law Enforcement Exploring is to provide young adults who may be interested in a career in law enforcement with a comprehensive program of training, competition, service and practical experiences that educate them on the purpose, mission and objectives of law enforcement agencies. Character development, physical fitness, good citizenship and patriotism are integral components of the overall program.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. 14 years of age but not yet 21
2. Must maintain a "C" average
3. Have no serious police record
4. Have parental permission
5. Pass a background check
6. Pass an interview board
7. Maintain a neat appearance
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The goals and objectives of the Grand Prairie Law Enforcement Explorer Program are to:
Further the Explorer's Education
Encourage participation in community service
Enhance the Explorer's preparation for future roles as citizens, community leaders and future law enforcement officers
RIDE ALONG PROGRAM
The ride along program allows the Explorers to observe officers as they work in the field during an 8-hour tour of duty. Explorers can experience and learn law enforcement first hand through this valuable learning experience. Before riding along the Explorer must pass certain criteria.
TRAINING
The Explorers receive a multitude of training from police officers that volunteer to serve as "Advisors" to the program. The training that the Explorers includes but is not limited to the following areas:
Radio Procedure
First Aid
Traffic Control
Criminal Law
Traffic Law
Building Search
Hostage Negotiation
Domestic Crisis Intervention
Arrest and Search
Accident Investigation
Crime Prevention
Bomb Threat Response
Traffic Stops
Explorers attend and compete annually at the state competition hosted by the Texas Law Enforcement Explorer Advisors Association (TLEEAA). The Explorers apply the training that they have received throughout the year in this competition. The Explorers also attend competitions hosted by other Law Enforcement Explorer Associations throughout the state. The Explorers also have the opportunity to attend the National Law Enforcement Explorer Competition, which is held every other year and presented by the Boy Scouts of America and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies.
The Grand Prairie Police Explorer Post #760 is a non-profit organization and is affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America through their Learning for Life Program.
The Explorer program is open to both boys and girls between the ages of 14 and 21.
If you are interested and would like more information please contact one of the advisors by calling the Grand Prairie Police Department at 972-237-8790 or email pdexplorers@gptx.org
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We have openings as Event Staff Officers in the security department at Six Flags. Prefer min age 17 and high school senior. Good experience for an explorer for entry level security.
Performs basic crowd control/concerts/bag check and screening.
7.50 hour. plus food and merchandise discounts, free admission to Six Flags on your day off, free tickets for your friends/family.
www.sixflagsjobs.com to fill out an application.
817-640-8900 x4424 Cpl. Watson or Cpl. Lumpkin for more information.
