Job Description

Posting number: 2025-06914

Department: County Sheriff

Job classification: Explorer

Posting type: Regular

Categories: Law Enforcement

Summary

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

• 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

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.

Supplemental information

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.