Adams County, Colorado
Sheriff's Office - Explorer Program
Adams County, Colorado, Commerce City, Colorado, United States, 80022
Sheriff's Office - Explorer Program
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Sheriff's Office - Explorer Program
Salary
$0.00 Annually
Location
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 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 C4000BBrighton, Colorado, 80601-8213
Website
http://www.adcogov.org/current-career-opportunities
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Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/adams/jobs/newprint/4811719)
Apply
Sheriff's Office - Explorer Program
Salary
$0.00 Annually
Location
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 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 C4000BBrighton, Colorado, 80601-8213
Website
http://www.adcogov.org/current-career-opportunities
Apply
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