Sheriff's Office - Explorer Program

Adams County Colorado -
Commerce City, CO

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Qualifications

Report preparation
First aid
Fundraising
Patrolling
Traffic control
Leadership
Firearms
Entry level

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What Success Looks Like In This Job

This is a volunteer program—the Explorer Program gives youth (ages 14-20) a chance to learn about law enforcement, develop leadership skills, and become more involved in the community.

Explorers will learn about the different areas/divisions of the Adams County Sheriff’s Office: patrol, jail, detectives, civil, and other areas of law enforcement.

Explorers will also gain skills and may compete in state-wide competitions in the following areas:

Arrest control
CPR/first aid
Crime scene investigation
Criminal code
Domestic crisis
Drill and ceremony
Ethics
Firearm safety
High-risk entry
Hostage negotiation
Patrol procedures
Report writing
Traffic control
Traffic stops

Examples of Duties for Success

Attend weekly business meetings and monthly trainings.
Complete 10 hours of community service in assigned divisions—patrol, jail, detectives, and records section.
Participate/assist in county functions such as parades, Adams County fair, banquets, and color guard.
Involvement in fundraising activity and miscellaneous duties at the Sheriff’s Office.
Adhere to policy, procedures, and post orders.

Qualifications for Success

To be considered for an Explorer position:

Must be between 14-20 years of age.
Currently enrolled in school with a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Must be a US Citizen
No felony convictions.

More Qualifications for Success

Once selected for the position, you will be required to:

Volunteer 10 hours per month in an assigned area of the Sheriff’s Office.
Attend at least two meetings per month.
Attend the Explore mini academy within one year of appointment.
Participate in physical fitness activities.

Adams County and the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office complies with Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act (“JAFA”). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.

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