Deputy Sheriff Trainee Patrol

This position is available only while completing training for state certification as a law enforcement officer by the Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission and/or during the completion of initial field training program.

***A $5000 signon bonus will be issued to newly hired candidates who successfully complete the 20252 POST academy. Distribution will occur in the transition from Deputy Sheriff Trainee to Deputy Sheriff as outlined in the training agreement.***

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:

05/11/25

Division:

Sheriff Support Services Division

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefit Eligibility:

This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental medical and vision insurance paid time off and holidays retirement matching wellness programs and tuition reimbursement.

Description:

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs other related work as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Sixty semester or ninety quarter hours from an accredited college/university preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be 21 years of age; must provide information for background investigation; submit to polygraph exam; criminal history check; medical exam and psychological exam required; required to work rotating shifts weekends holidays; must have valid Colorado drivers license by hire date.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED

TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including computers personal protection equipment firearms restraint devices handcuffs batons radar units first aid equipment crime scene technician kits blood kits drug test kits twoway radios etc. Must be able to operate motor vehicles including motorcycles light pickup trucks and 4wheeldrive vehicles. Must be able to exert up to 75 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 35 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work may involve walking standing running and physical confrontation. Physical demand requirements are for Medium to Heavy Work.

Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional structural or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data people or things.

Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions assignments or directions from superiors.

Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of reports forms records logs handbooks laws maps manuals permits etc. Requires the ability to prepare reports forms lesson plans etc. using prescribed formats. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise voice control and confidence.

Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists and to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagrammatic or schedule form.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information; to explain procedures; and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical and professional languages including legal counseling law enforcement terminology and emergency response codes.

Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas add subtract multiply and divide.

Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length width and shape.

Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using law enforcement equipment.

Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as radios firearms etc. Must have high level of eye/hand/foot coordination to execute a forceful arrest.

Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.

Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress and in emergency situations.

Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and hear (talking expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone and twoway radio.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to obtain general knowledge of the locations of streets roads highways and the geography and socioeconomic characteristics of the County.

Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.

Ability to exercise tact courtesy and firmness in frequent public contact and the ability to exercise tact courtesy firmness and fairness with inmates and other persons associates with the welfare of individual prisoners.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

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Category:

Enforcement & Protective Services