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Explorers:
The Explorer program is a long-standing tradition in law enforcement. This program gives the youth an opportunity to become involved in learning the various aspects of law enforcement, and to be mentored by professionals who are committed to our community. Currently, the Compton Explorer program has 22 participants, ranging in age from 14-19 years. Each participant in the Sheriff's Explorer program must maintain above average grades, have good attendance in school, and demonstrate excellent citizenship skills.
The Compton Station Explorers volunteer their time and effort to assist the city with various duties, such as, traffic control and security at large events; community cleanups; community campouts; and DUI checkpoints. They also assist deputy personnel with assignments at the station by working the front counter, dispatch, and going on patrol ride-alongs.
Although directed towards an introduction to law enforcement, explorers learn many other valuable skills, such as, basic first-aid, communications, leadership, teamwork, and the importance of servicing the community they live in.
The Explorer proram compliments our other youth programs, such as the Youth Activities League, in an on-going effort to provide direction and assistance to the youth of our community.
A part of our program is allowing our Explorers to compete with other Explorer Posts from different parts of the country in "tactical competitions." Our Explorers have completed numerous training hours in the various aspects of Police/S.W.A.T. tactics. The Explorers take annual trips to compete in evevts throughout California, Arizona, and Nevada -- challenging other police and sheriff's department explorers in these events. We are very proud of our Explorers, as they have exemplified good sportsmanship and professionalism, bringing home numerous awards while representing the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and the City of Compton.
After acceptance into the program, initial training for new Deputy Explorers, takes place at one of the four Sheriff's Explorer Academies located in: Whittier, Valencia, Antelope Valley, and Lynwood. The Explorer Academy consists of about 184 hours of instruction during 18 weeks of training on Saturdays. This year the Compton Station Explorer post graduated nine Explores who have contributed countless hours of service to the community, and to the Explorer Program. We currently have four Explorer recruits in the Explorer Academy who are committed to becoming Compton Station Explorers.
If you are interested in becoming a Compton Station Explorer, please call Compton Community Relations at (310) 605-6542.
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Reserve Deputies:
  
Compton Station currently has 6 active Reserve Deputies and ! Reserve Deputy Recruit. Reserve deputies are utilized to supplement the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department law enforcement manpower.
Like full-time deputies, reserves are professionally trained and duly sworn law enforcement personnel. In most cases, reserve deputies are assigned the same duties as full-time deuties. Since reserve deputies have the same powers of arrest as full-time deputies, they are required by law to meet the same hiring, background, medical, and psychological standards as full-time deputies.
Reserve enjoy law enforcement by providing worthwhile community service. The reserve deputies also supplement the regular operations of the Sheriff's Department by working in their choice Uniform Reserve Patrol, Mounted Posse, and Search & Rescue. Reserve deputies voluteer 20 hours a month of their time.
General Reuirements:
- Be a United States Citizen
- Be at least 21 years old at time of appointment (there is no upper age limit)
- Be a High School Graduate (or equivalent)
- Possess a valid California Class 'C' (or higher) Driver's License
- Be gainfully employed or a full-time student
- Be available to attend the Sheriff's Department Reserve Academy (conducted on Sundays: 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and Wednesday : 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.)
- Be willing to subscribe to the oath of allegiance for public employees
If you are interested in becoming a reserve deputy, contact the Community Relations Office at (310) 605-6578.
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Volunteers:
  
 
Compton residents contribute to the safety
of the community by serving as volunteers at the Compton Sheriff's
Station/Compton Youth Athletic League. Volunteers perform
a number of non-hazardous duties within the facility, including
filing reports, entering computer data, providing services
at the front counter and assisting Station personnel with
a variety of public-safety related tasks.
Volunteer
application forms are available in the Community Relations
Office at the Compton Sheriff's Station. All applicants will
undergo a routine limited background investigation, including
a fingerprint search. Volunteers must be at least 18 and in
reasonably good health.
For
more information on volunteer opportunities, call the Compton
Sheriff's Station/Community Relations Office at (310) 605-6579.
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