Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Explorer Program

A cooperative venture between the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and
the Boy Scouts of America

Pictured, Left to Right: Connie Woodin, Vanessa Shaw, Deputy Garrett, Jesse Maher, Berhane Little

The Explorer Program is designed to give students ages 15 1/2 to 21 an opportunity to observe the criminal justice system and assist them in making an informed career decision. Explorers provide non-enforcement assistance to the Sheriff's Office and serve their community through a wide variety of functions.

Application Criteria

The Jefferson County Explorer Post is open to both boys and girls. Any person who desires to participate as an Explorer must meet the following criteria:

• Be between 15 1/2 and 21 years of age;
  
• Be enrolled in or have graduated from high school or college and have a minimum of 2.0 grade point average;
  
• Be of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits;
  
• Maintain a good motor vehicle driving record (if applicable)
  

Chad Apeland, Matt Brooks, Colby Martin the drug dog is "Missy"

Applicants are expected to have not been involved in any criminal activity. The decision to allow an applicant to participate in the Exploring Program who has been involved in criminal activity shall rest with the Exploring Advisor and the Sheriff.

If you are interested in becoming a cadet, please contact Deputy Barbara Garrett at (360) 385-3831.