Explorers or Learning for Life participants can earn a Career Achievement Award in one or all of the 12 career clusters. To earn a Career Achievement Award, the candidate must provide 50 hours of community service and complete any nine career achievements. The Explorer post Advisor or adult high school Learning for Life group leader certifies that each Explorer or Learning for Life participant has satisfactorily performed 50 hours of community service and verifies that each candidate has completed at least nine achievements within the career cluster.
Do nine of the following:
| 1. | Law enforcement training—Recognizes the accumulation of
60 hours of training in the following areas:
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| 2. | Community service—Acknowledges 50 hours of community service, including crowd traffic control, parking service, community events, etc. Service must be preapproved and logged by the Advisor. Note: 100 hours of community service are required for the Law Enforcement Exploring Proficiency Awards program. | |
| 3. | Crime prevention—Includes the basic eight hours of crime prevention instruction as well as an additional eight hours of training in areas such as neighborhood watch, home security survey, and bicycle registration. The award is presented to Explorers who participate in at least three departmental crime prevention projects, with a total of 25 hours of activity. | |
| 4. | Law enforcement service—Includes assistance to the department in areas such as records, communications, data processing, etc. It recognizes an accumulation of 50 hours of service. Note: 100 hours of service are required for the Law Enforcement Exploring Proficiency Awards program. | |
| 5. | Emergency preparedness—Certifies that the Explorer has received training in advanced first aid; cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); and how the post would assist in a disaster such as flood, tornado, hurricane, etc.; and has participated in at least one civil defense or communitywide disaster training exercise. | |
| 6. | Firearms training—Includes eight hours of firearms safety training, and matches the guidelines stated in the National Rifle Association (NRA)/Law Enforcement Explorer Firearms Certification Program. Note: NRA club membership is not required. | |
| 7. | Tenure—Awarded to those Explorers who complete one year of satisfactory service to the post. | |
| 8. | Perfect attendance—Recognizes attendance at each scheduled meeting of the post during the preceding year. | |
| 9. | Drug abuse prevention—Acknowledges proficiency in drug abuse prevention training and service. Requires six hours of advanced training outlined in the Explorer Drug Abuse Prevention Guide and 50 hours of service in at least two different drug abuse prevention projects. | |
| 10. | Attend a biennial national Law Enforcement Explorer conference. | |
| 11. | Investigate the role of federal law enforcement agencies in your participating department and community. Present a written report. | |
| 12. | Follow an alleged federal or state violation through the judiciary system. Present a written report. | |
| 13. | Lead a Character Education Activity to be used with the post on a work ethic issue in law enforcement. | |
| 14. | Learn the definition of law. What are the sources of federal and state laws? Describe in writing what functions laws serve. | |
Explorer Leader Handbook (No. 34637A) and the Learning for Life Web site (http://www.learning-for-life.org)
Because of the design and flexible nature of the program, Advisors and adult leaders are permitted a reasonable degree of latitude in substituting appropriate achievements that serve to meet the qualifying requirements for the Learning for Life Career Achievement Award.
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