Skip to main content

No Burn Advisory

Mesa County Public Health has issued a No Burn Advisory from Saturday, June 6 at 7 a.m. until Monday, June 15 at 9 p.m. due to fire danger. Burning of any kind, including agricultural burning, is not allowed during this advisory period. Check conditions on our Air Quality webpage.

Explorer Program

Do you know someone age 14-20 who has an interest in a law enforcement career?

The Mesa County Sheriff's Office Explorer Program is a unit that introduces youth to the world of law enforcement.

Members of the team observe in the performance of their duties for the agency:

  • Deputies
  • Criminal Investigators
  • Administrative personnel
  • 911 Dispatchers
  • Agency volunteers
  • Records personnel
Palisade High School SWAT Presentation

Program duties

Program includes:

  • High school internships
  • Provides members an opportunity to participate and assist with special projects and community events

Activities provide an opportunity for:

  • Youth to learn valuable skills
  • Interact within the criminal justice community
  • Gain a realistic picture of what a career in law enforcement entails

Time requirements

The Explorer Program meets an average of twice a month for training and project assignments.

Apply for program

Application and waiver

Youth Explorer Volunteer Application 2024 (ADA Fillable)

Submit application

Drop off at our office:

215 Rice Street

Grand Junction, CO 81501

Mail completed application:

Mesa County Sheriff

Attention: Youth Explorer Program

215 Rice Street

Grand Junction, CO 81501

Interested in joining the program?

If you are interested in the program, please contact:

Deputy Justin Rolbiecki, Youth Explorer Advisor

Deputy Nathaniel Stobbe, Youth Explorer Advisor