Young people living in the Temecula Valley and surrounding areas with an eye on a career in law enforcement have ample opportunities to explore the possibilities.
The most popular law enforcement exploring careers include:
- Correction Officers
- Federal Agents
- Military Police
- Police Officers
- Probation Officers
- Sheriffs
- State Police/Highway Patrol
The Explorer Programs provide educational training programs for young adults on the purposes, mission, and objectives of law enforcement. The programs provide career orientation experiences, leadership opportunities, and community service activities. The primary goals of the programs are to help young adults choose a career path within law enforcement and to challenge them to become responsible citizens of their communities and the nation.
Explorers will develop leadership skills and participate in community engagement, ride-alongs, law enforcement protocols, practical and tactical skills, conflict resolution, and many other aspects of the many careers local agencies have to offer.
Citizens of Murrieta between the ages of 14 and 20 years old are encouraged to apply year round for MPD Explorer Program. Email Officer Byrne for details: mbyrne@murrietaca.gov
Riverside County residents between the ages of 14 and 20 years old are encouraged to apply for RivCo Sheriff’s Explorer Program: https://www.riversidesheriff.org/812/Explorer-Program
While each agency has their own unique style and program, requirements and benefits are similar:
- Be 14 to 20 years of age
- Be able to partake in physical activity
- Maintain a +2.0 GPA and have no failing grades
- Be able to commit to meetings every week.
- Be able to commit to some weekends for special events as requested
- Minimal disciplinary issues at school, home, and negative contacts with law enforcement.
- There is no cost to join
A proud supporter of these and other Law Enforcement Agencies, Teen Road to Safety – Temecula offers a complete concierge service from online Driver’s Education, to one-on-one behind-the-wheel instruction packages of 6 to 20 hours with expert law enforcement officers as instructors, to Advanced Training hosted once a month in South Orange County. Behind the wheel teen safety is our passion and purpose, and we will gladly hold your hand every step of the way.
For more information and pricing:
Visit: www.teenroadtosafety.com or https://www.facebook.com/trtstemecula
Email: temecula@teenroadtosafety.com
Call: 855-81-DRIVE
Voice or text: 951-516-1452
