Explorer Club 238

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Compensation Range

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Starting Salary Range

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Job Description Summary

A youth program designed for ages 11 to 13 that offers an introductory exploration into law enforcement and associated career paths.

Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties may vary based on assignment.

• Attend and actively participate in club meetings and instruction sessions.
• Participate in interactive drills and structured group activities.
• Represent the Explorer Club in community service or educational events.
• Demonstrate respectful behavior and cooperation with advisors and peers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Willingness to learn and participate in team-based activities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers and adult mentors.
• Ability to adhere to safety and conduct guidelines.
• Ability to maintain good academic standing and program attendance.
• Ability to carry and lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to march in formation.
• Ability to do a minimum of 10 pushups.

Working Conditions

• Work within a structured law enforcement learning environment under deputy supervision.
• May work outdoors in a subtropical climate in potential adverse weather conditions.
• May stand or sit at a workstation for prolonged periods, walk long distances, or participate in simulated law enforcement exercises.
• Required to wear a Sheriff’s Office provided uniform.
• Regular attendance at Explorer meetings, training, and events; Required to meet on the last Tuesday of each month from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Minimum Education & Experience

• Between the ages of 11 and 13.
• Enrolled in middle school or equivalent.
• Maintain at least an overall grade point average (GPA) of a 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale, or an overall “C”.

Additional Program Requirements

• Completion of Explorer application including signed waivers and medical consent forms.
• Parental or guardian consent.
• No serious school disciplinary history or criminal involvement.
• Successful completion of a criminal history search.
• Adherence to the Explorer Code of Conduct and program rules.
• Upon acceptance as a probationary member, a one-time, non-refundable, registration fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) is required.

Preferred Qualifications

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The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe that diversity and inclusion among our applicants and employees is critical to our success as a community partner. We seek to offer employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical/mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, and military/veteran status.