Sheriff's Office - Explorer Program

Volunteer Explorer Program

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

Qualifications for Success

More Qualifications for Success

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.