*This recruitment is limited to the first 200 applications received from qualified applicants, and the closing date may be adjusted if the application limit is reached prior to the posted closing date.*
The mandatory orientation meeting will be on Wednesday, March 4, 2025. If you are invited to this meeting, and fail to attend or are late, you may be disqualified.
In addition, all applicants are strongly advised to carefully read the sections on Minimum Qualifications and Conditions of Employment. No exceptions will be granted regarding the requirements stated therein. If you do not meet the Minimum Qualifications or are unwilling to comply with the Conditions of Employment, you will not be accepted in the selection process.
Definition
Under general supervision, they perform non-hazardous patrol-, corrections-, crime scene investigations-, or communications-related duties. Explorers do not have police power. Explorers:
- Exemplify the LVMPD Values, both on and off duty.
- Learn the duties and procedures of LVMPD officers, including being taught how to conduct a car stop, search a building, handcuff suspects, perform patrol activities, use a firearm, and apply traffic laws, etc.
- Learn the duties and procedures of certain LVMPD Explorer Career Paths - Patrol, Corrections, Crime Scene Investigations, and Communications.
- Acquire understanding on how different parts of LVMPD function together, being taught how the Clark County and City jails operate; how K-9, Air Support, the Gang Unit, SWAT, Communications, etc. are used in conjunction with Patrol; tour various LVMPD facilities.
- Compete with different Explorer posts from police departments across the United States; may travel to different cities to attend Law Enforcement Exploring Conferences as well as compete with other Explorers in law enforcement related scenarios.
- Develop leadership skills, self-confidence, maturity, and discipline.
- Participate in community activities, being called upon by the LVMPD and community organizations to help facilitate events and gatherings, such as National Night Out, First Tuesday Open Houses, and Academy graduations, among others.
Additional information regarding the LVMPD Explorer Program can be found on the Explorer Program website at
www.lvmpdexplorers.com.
Application Filing
Applications must be submitted online and received by the posted closing date and time. Decisions on an applicant's qualifications for this position will be made solely on the information contained in the application and therefore, should be filled out in its entirety.
If you are a parent or legal guardian applying for multiple children/candidates, each child/candidate must have their own candidate profile to apply.
Application Screening (Pass/Fail)*
Applications will be reviewed to determine those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. These qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the remainder of the testing process set forth below. Applicants will be notified of the results of the screening process via email. If you have not received your notification by 5:00 pm PST on Thursday, February 19, 2025, it is your responsibility to confirm your eligibility to test for this position by contacting the OHR representative listed below in the Inquiries Section.
Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will be sent an Explorer Participation Physical Examination Evaluation Packet. This packet will need to be completed by the candidate and a Healthcare Provider and turned in prior to Monday, March 30, 2026.
Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will be required to attend the mandatory orientation meeting on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Tentatively, the orientation meeting is scheduled at 6:30 pm PST. Individuals under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to the orientation meeting. Parental approval is required, which includes signatures by the applicant and his/her parent or guardian on a general liability release.
*The LVMPD reserves the right to modify the selection processes and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.
**Due to security reasons, personal belongings permitted in the facility will be limited. Items such as large backpacks, briefcases, duffle bags or similar items may not be allowed. Those items permitted will be left to the discretion of the LVMPD employees and may be subject to a search.