Simi Valley Police Explorers
The Simi Valley Police Department Explorer Post was established in the 1970s and has been a guiding force in the development of hundreds of young men and women since its inception. The Explorer Post offers individuals 14 to 20 years of age an opportunity to learn about a career in law enforcement. Explorers have the ability to attend a modified law enforcement academy, assist the Simi Valley Police Department in various tasks, work community events, attend Explorer Competitions and participate in patrol ride-a-longs.
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If you are interested in becoming a member of the Simi Valley Police Explorer Post, or know someone who might want to benefit from this unique personal development opportunity, the Simi Valley Police Department is accepting new membership applications.
Applicants, 14 to 20 years of age, with interest in joining this program are invited to attend an open recruitment orientation night on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at the Simi Valley Police Department, 3901 Alamo Street, Simi Valley, CA 93063. Information regarding application requirements, our program, and participation opportunities will be discussed at the recruitment orientation.
This event will begin promptly at 5:00 p.m. and parents or guardians are encouraged to attend. To RSVP please call (805) 583-6215 and leave a voicemail message with your contact information or email us directly at sholty@simivalley.org.
Come and learn about the exciting life skills and challenging opportunities in participating in a Law Enforcement Explorer Program can offer!
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Simi Valley Police Department
3901 Alamo Street, Simi Valley, CA
Emergency Operations Center (EOC): The EOC is located just inside the main entrance, off the lobby of the Simi Valley Police Department.
Please dress in business casual attire (no jeans, shorts, or t-shirts).
Please call (805) 583-6215 to RSVP or for additional information.
Contact Information: Neighborhood Resource Officer Scott Holty, Associate Lead Advisor, 805-583-6215, sholty@simivalley.org
requirements
Law Enforcement Exploring is open to teens ages 14 through 20 years old. All 14-year-old participants must have already graduated from the eighth grade.
Other requirements include:
Person of good character and integrity. No arrest or conviction record for serious offenses or multiple minor offenses. No overall record of arrest(s), citation(s), drug use and other recent questionable history
Must maintain a 2.0 GPA, with no failing grades (applicable to students).
Submit to a thorough background investigation.
Must sign a City of Simi Valley 'Hold Harmless and Release' and 'Learning for Life' form. The form must be signed by the parent or legal guardian and/or the Explorer Candidate if of legal age.
Be of good mental and physical health.
Background process
All potential candidates will be required to submit to a thorough background investigation which is conducted by Simi Valley Police Department Explorer Post Advisors. The background investigation consists of reviewing a personal history statement, Live Scan, contact with current or former school staff, employers, and personal references.
Any discrepancies or failure to be truthful, is grounds for immediate and indefinite disqualification.
How to apply
All prospective candidates are encouraged to attend a Post meeting. Meetings are held every Monday from 5 PM - 7 PM (excluding holidays). Meetings are held at the Simi Valley Police Department, 3901 Alamo Street in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Upcoming meeting dates and times include:
March 31, 20205
April 7, 2025
April 14, 2025
April 28, 2025
May 5, 2025
May 12, 2025
May 19, 2025
June 2, 2025
June 9, 2025
June 23, 2025
June 30, 2025
August 11, 2025
August 16, 2025
August 25, 2025
At a Post meeting, prospective candidates will be given an application packet and provided additional information on the background process.
In the background process, candidates will be required to complete several documents, a one-page handwritten essay answering why you want to be an SVPD Explorer, an interview with fellow Explorers and Explorer Advisors, and Live Scan fingerprinting.
Please see our meeting schedule posted under the EVENTS tab.
*Prospective Candidates will be expected to be present at the Post meeting for the duration of the meeting (two hours) unless prior arraignments are made.
Donate Today
We primarily rely on private donations to support our program and overall mission of turning “Today’s youth, into tomorrows leaders.” Through private donations we are able to purchase new equipment, send explorers to the annual law enforcement explorer academy, attend explorer competitions and send explorers to their annual career exposure trips.
All amounts are welcome and we greatly appreciate the support that we get from our community. Unlike many charities, 100% of each dollar donated goes directly to the explorers, its equipment and its mission.
If you have any questions regarding your donation, please feel free to email our Post Advisors: Officer Evan Schall or Officer Scott Holty
Donations to the program are considered tax-deductible charitable contributions. The program is registered as a 501(c)3 organization with the IRS under the name “Friends of the Simi Valley Police Explorers 2910."
Donate safely online using PayPal or Credit Card:
You may also send your tax deductible donation to:
Friends of the Simi Valley Police Explorer Post 2910
PO BOX 1139
Simi Valley, CA 93062