
EXPLORERS
The Placer Sheriff’s Explorer program provides insight into the criminal justice system through training, practical experience, Explorers competitions, ride-a-longs, jail tours, and other activities.
About
The
Program
In 2018, the Placer Sheriff’s Activities League Board of Directors voted to include the Placer County Sheriff Explorers as a part of our programming. The Placer County Sheriff Explorers is designed to educate and involve young men and women in police operations and to interest them in law enforcement functions, whether they enter the field of law enforcement or not.
EXPLORER POST ADVISORS
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Deputy Aaron Ames
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Deputy Natalie Parkes
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Deputy Andrew Ross
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Deputy Shon Schoer
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Sgt. Jason Welsh
Email: placercountypost901@gmail.com
Phone: 916-652-2400/ leave a message
Application Process
Fill out and turn in an application. Print out the application below or applications can be picked up at the South Placer Substation in Loomis: 6140 Horseshoe Bar Rd. Loomis, CA. 95650 and the Auburn Justice Center: 2929 Richardson Dr. Auburn, CA. 95603. The application can be turned in to either of these locations.
Note: During the application process, applicants have the option of attending a single meeting as an observer only . If the applicant is under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian must be present during the observation. This also a good chance to meet the Explorer Advisors and other explorers
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Pass the background check. The applicant will be contacted by an Explorer Advisor when your background is clear and provided a LIvescan form.
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Submit a Livescan/ fingerprints at the Auburn Justice Center; 2929 Richardson Dr Auburn, CA. 95603 or the South Placer Substation; 6140 Horseshoe Bar Rd. Loomis, CA. 95650.
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Successfully pass an oral interview. The interview will be set up by the Explorer Post Advisor.
Note: At the end of the interview several other forms will be given to the applicant to be filled out before the first meeting they will attend.
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Once accepted, the applicant will be able to start attending the meetings. The explorer meetings are held every 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at the Auburn Justice Center.
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Minimum Qualifications
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Be between the ages of 14-20 years of age (promoted out of 8th grade)
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Be of good moral character
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Appropriate weight for height and build
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Be willing to volunteer your time to attend Explorer functions
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Be willing to commit to the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics and exemplify the professional image of the Placer County Sheriff’s Office

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No Felony convictions
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Minimum 2.5 GPA in all school work
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Be able to attend Explorer meetings
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Any person who meets these requirements may apply for the program

Our Explorers are available to help with events in our community. Common tasks include event set up, directing traffic, parking assistance, serving food, clean up, etc. Our Explorers are volunteers and are a part of our non-profit Placer Sheriff’s Activities League. We do ask for a donation to assist with our program’s expenses. If you are interested in having our Explorers assist at your event, please fill out and submit the following form
EXPLORER EVENT REQUEST FORM
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