Explorer (Volunteer) Spring

The LVMPD is an EEO employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.

• 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.

• Be between the ages of 16 and 20 years 6 months old by Wednesday April 1 2026.
• Be a citizen/naturalized citizen or permanent resident alien without conditions on status of the United States of America by the date of the first test instrument
• Have graduated from high school or obtained a GED OR be currently attending high school in good standing with a minimum GPA of 2.0 and with no recent suspensions or expulsions.
• Have the ability to speak and understand English.

1. Personal Appearance:While on duty and/or representing the Department uniformed or otherwise all Department employees will be neat and clean in their appearance in public. Employees are prohibited from attaching affixing or displaying objects articles or jewelry on or through the nose tongue eyebrow or other exposed body part except the ears for females while on duty. Employees are prohibited from stretching or gauging their earlobes. All jewelry implants will not be exposed or visible while on duty. Tattoos or branding will not be exposed or visible while on duty and/or representing the Department. Such markings must be covered by clothing. Markings that cannot be covered by clothing will be covered using neutral-toned bandages or patches except for hands neck head or face tattoos. Makeup is not permissible to cover a tattoo. Tattoos or branding anywhere on the body that promote racism/discrimination indecency extremist or supremacist philosophies lawlessness violence or contain sexually explicit material are prohibited.
2. Participate in the LVMPD Mental Wellness Program.
3. Pay a one-time non-refundable enrollment fee of $20.00 in cash or money order at the first official meeting.
4. Purchase basic clothing and equipment as outlined during the orientation meeting.
5. Maintain and wear a uniform and pass inspections by officers.
6. Be willing to submit to a background check and investigation and a drug test.
7. Complete a one-week academy.
8. Attend weekly or bi-weekly meetings.
9. Volunteer a minimum of 10 hours each month.
10. If currently attending high school maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0.
11. If assigned as CSI Explorer after receiving their high school diploma or GED enroll in a college degree program and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0.
12. If assigned as Police or Corrections Explorers pass the Nevada POST physical fitness test biannually.
13. Separate from the Explorer Program upon 21st birthday.
14. Vision sufficient to read the computer screen as well as fine print in documents.
15. Hearing sufficient to hear conversations and directions in person over the telephone or over the radio.
16. Dexterity and mobility sufficient to operate standard office equipment; climb ladders and stairs; and operate motorized equipment if needed.
17. Agility sufficient to twist bend stoop kneel crouch reach forward and reach overhead.
18. Endurance sufficient to sit at personal computer terminals; stand and move around while working indoors or outdoors; and/or wear a mask if needed.
19. Strength sufficient to lift and carry moderately heavy items up to 25 lbs.

• Adam C. Markwell Manager

Vision: The vision of LVMPD is for the Las Vegas community to be the safest community in America. This vision is realized by injecting humanity into every interaction and building trust with the citizens we serve.

Mission: The mission of the LVMPD is to provide exceptional police services in partnership with the community. Prioritizing the mental and physical well-being of employees enables our department to perform at exceptional levels and build meaningful relationships with community members.

Values: The acronym I CARE is the guiding principle for each and every LVMPD member. This acronym represents the values of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department: Integrity Courage Accountability Respect and Excellence. The values are supported by behaviors demonstrated by the actions of members as they live these values. All members are expected to represent the values of the LVMPD while in the workplace and off-duty.

EEO: The LVMPD is an equal opportunity employer. All appointments to the competitive service shall be made withoutregard to race color religion sex age disability sexual orientation national origin genetic information military serviceor political affiliation and shall be based on merit and fitness only.

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