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Sheriff's Office - Explorer Program

Adams County Government

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Commerce City, CO
Role Type
Volunteer
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Job overview

Adams County Government is hiring a Sheriff's Office - Explorer Program. The Sheriff's Office Explorer Program is a volunteer opportunity for youth aged 14-20 to learn about law enforcement, develop leadership skills, and engage with the community. Explorers will gain knowledge in various divisions of the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, including patrol, jail, and detectives, and may compete in state-wide competitions in areas such as arrest control, CPR/first aid, and crime scene investigation.

Key focus areas include Attend weekly business meetings and monthly trainings, Complete 10 hours of community service in assigned divisions, and Participate/assist in county functions such as parades, fairs, banquets, and color guard.

Successful candidates bring Age 14-20, GPA 2.0+, and US Citizenship. Preferred (not required): Arrest Control, CPR/First Aid, Crime Scene Investigation, and Criminal Code.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Arrest ControlCPR/First AidCrime Scene InvestigationCriminal CodeDomestic CrisisDrill and CeremonyEthicsFirearm SafetyHigh-Risk EntryHostage NegotiationPatrol ProceduresReport WritingTraffic ControlTraffic StopsLeadership

Qualifications

Must Be 14-20 Years of AgeCurrently Enrolled in School2.0 GPAUS CitizenNo Felony ConvictionsVolunteer 10 Hours Per MonthAttend at Least Two Meetings Per MonthAttend Explorer Mini Academy Within One Year of AppointmentParticipate in Physical Fitness Activities

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Sheriff's Office - Explorer Program

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Sheriff's Office - Explorer Program

Salary

$0.00 Annually

Location

Adams County Sheriff Substation, 4201 E. 72nd Ave. Commerce City, CO

Job Type

Volunteer

Job Number

2025-06914

Department

County Sheriff

Opening Date

01/30/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

Our Mission

To be a reliable and proactive agency that protects and serves the community equally.

EEO

Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Position classification

Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.

  • Description

  • Benefits

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.

Employees within this job classification do not qualify for benefits.

Employer

Adams County

Address

4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000B Brighton, Colorado, 80601-8213

Website

http://www.adamscountyco.gov/careers

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