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Salary : $74,587.54 Annually

Location : Brighton, CO

Job Type : Regular Full-time

Job Number : 2024-06434

Department : County Sheriff

Division : SO-Corrections

Opening Date : 03 / 26 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Our Mission : To be a reliable and proactive agency that protects and serves the community equally.

EEO : Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status,marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Position classification : OnsiteJob duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.

What Success Looks Like In This Job

Mission :

To be a reliable and proactive agency that protects and serves the community equally

Vision :

To provide a trusted and respected service to our community through strong leadership, professionalism, and innovation.

Values :

Dependability, Collaboration, Compassion, Unity

Position Summary :

A Deputy Sheriff is responsible for the protection of life and property; prevention of crime; apprehension of criminals; and providing enforcement of laws and ordinances. Depending on staffing needs, Deputies will be assigned to the Jail Division and asked to complete Jail Field Training (4-month time frame) before being allowed to test for transfers to patrol, courts, detectives, or any other special assignments (Note : Each assignment has various requirements and qualifications. Prior certified experience will be considered for these assignments).

Examples of Important and Essential Duties of Jail Deputy :

Adhere to policy, procedures, and post orders

Responsible for the protection of life and property; prevention of crimes; apprehension of criminals

Duties include but not limited to, answer calls for service; complete appropriate and required paperwork; testify in court; resolve conflict; complete required training; communicate clearly with citizens and other law enforcement professionals; dispense information to those who need it

Prepare variety of reports

Enforce Federal, State, and local laws and regulations

Patrol assigned area to enforce laws, investigate crimes, and arrest violators

Investigate illegal or suspicious activities or persons, quell disturbances, arrest violators

Conduct preliminary investigation at the scene of a crime, administer first aid, and gather evidence

Book in new inmates by receiving inmates from various jurisdictions.

Prepare Inmates for general housing. Prepare Inmates for release from custody

Observe Inmate conduct and behavior

Supervise inmates, escort inmates within detention facility, search inmates and cells for contraband

Inspect locks, windows, bars, grates, doors, for tampering throughout the facility

Rotate between module floor and module tower

Assist in preparing inmates for In-house advisements and court

Transport inmates on medical runs

React effectively and safely in emergency and stressful situations

Participate and complete annual law enforcement driving certification

Participate and complete 16 hours of annual training in the area of P.P.C.T. (Must be certified every quarter)

Participate in training (Quarterly Range Qualification, PPCT, TASER, OC Re-Certification)

Perform Deputy duties at parades, processions, demonstrations, community activities, and sporting events

Perform other duties that are assigned

Out of state applicants!

If you are a POST certified officer in another state, but not in Colorado you still qualify.

Examples of Duties for Success

A Colorado POST Certification can be obtained by the lateral by challenging the POST Certification Test within a reasonable time after being hired. Lateral applicants must be able to meet the Provisional Certification Requirements. Questions regarding Colorado POST certification may be answered by calling (720) 508-6721. ( ; ) Applicants must apply for the provisional certification prior to advancing through the background phase of the hiring process.

You have 6 months from receiving your provisional certificate to successfully challenge the Colorado POST. The Adams County Sheriff's Office will make arrangements for you and work to prepare you for the testing process to help ensure your success. You will start with a Field Training Officer (FTO) and be paid your designated salary while you are waiting to challenge the POST test.

Qualifications for Success

Qualifications for Success

To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the following minimum requirements :

• Possess a High School Diploma or GED
• Must currently be P.O.S.T. Certified
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Possess a valid Colorado Drivers' License
• Must have vision correctable to 20 / 40
• Ability to be assertive and self-motivated
• Must meet criteria established by P.O.S.T. if you are a Non-United States Citizens. Please follow this link for more information : https : / / post.colorado.gov / certification / non-united-states-citizens-eligibility (DACA recipients who meet Colorado P.O.S.T. eligibility are encouraged to apply).

SPECIAL NOTE : For all applicants, this is a reminder of the original job posting where it stated : Applicants may be excluded from further consideration at any point in the hiring process. By Sheriff's Office policy, the reasons why an applicant is not selected for hire will not be discussed with the applicant. There is no flexibility with this policy. If an applicant receives notice of elimination from the hiring process, it simply means the applicant's qualifications do not fit the Office's needs at this time. This determination does not preclude the applicant from applying to other agencies.

More Qualifications for Success

2024 Oral board dates :

Ongoing. Weekend dates available!

April 8th

April 27th

A testing and background process will be utilized to select the most qualified candidates.

The testing process includes :

Written Exam (flexible) :

The Adams County Sheriff's Office offers testing services for the Deputy Sheriff position through National Testing Network (NTN). To register with NTN and schedule a test, go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, select 'Find Jobs', then select Law Enforcement Jobs and sign up for the Adams County Sheriff's Office.

When you visit the www.nationaltestingnetwork.com website :

LAW ENFORCEMENT Jobs | Find Public Safety Jobs | National Testing Network

Complete the NTN registration process and schedule your test. In person and online options are available.

Review all information related to the Adams County Sheriff's Office Deputy Sheriff position, including minimum requirements, salary, and benefits.

Review detailed information about the testing process.

Review the Frequently Asked Questions and take an online practice test (if desired).

Upon completion of your scheduled exam, scores are automatically forwarded to the Adams County Sheriff's Office. Candidates who attain a passing score of 70% on the reading and writing portions, and a 65% or better on the video portion will be placed on the Sheriff's Office list. The Sheriff's Office will contact candidates on the list and will invite them to participate in further stages of the selection process.

National Testing Network is a service provided to conduct entry level testing in a standardized, professional environment. National Testing Network does not replace the responsibility and decision making in the testing process for the Sheriff's Office. All candidate results are provided to the Adams County Sheriff's Office where the final decisions are made.

If you would like to take a practice test you can access it at the following link.

Physical Ability Course (PAC)

The PAC is a timed course wherein you will complete 9 obstacles. This phase is pass / fail. Candidates must complete the course in 1 minute, 57 seconds or less to continue in the selection process. Participation for the PAC testing is mandatory.

Physical Fitness Test Battery (mandatory)

The physical fitness assessment is a series of four tests to include : cadence push-ups, sit-ups, a 1 1 / 2 mile run and a flexibility test. Candidates may receive up to 40 points for the fitness assessment. This portion of the test is mandatory and is used to rank candidates.

Oral Board Interview

The oral board interview will take approximately 30 minutes. Candidates must obtain a 70% or greater in the oral board to continue.

Opportunity to obtain additional points in the areas of education and military service.

Each stage of the process will be communicated to the candidate by a recruiter.

The Background process may include any / all of the following (all steps must be passed successfully) :

Two-phase psychological evaluation

Integrity Interview

CVSA exam

Physical exam

Other Information

This position will require successfully passing the following :

Pre-screening of minimum qualifications

Skills test

Oral Interview

Extensive Background Check

Job Suitability Exam

Integrity Interview

Computerized Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA)

If a conditional offer is given, you will be asked to :

Schedule a Medical and Drug Screening

Depending on the position, a psychological exam may also be scheduled

Our process takes approximately 45-60 days from the start of the background process.

Physical agility course.

Physical fitness battery

Adams County complies with Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act (JAFA). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

Click to watch our video about why Adams County is an Employer of Choice!

Benefits You Expect :

Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance

Deferred Compensation Plan

Dental / Vision / Medical Plans

Generous Vacation / Sick leave

Long-Term Disability

Retirement Plan

Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect :

Employee Fitness Center

Employee Health Clinics

Flexible Work Schedules

Recreation Center Discounts

Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Wellness programs

Lactation friendly certified workplace

Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

Do you have a valid Colorado Drivers License?

Are you at least 21 years of age?

Have you used marijuana in the last year?

Have you used any illegal drugs in the last 5 years?

Do you have any felony charges?

Have you submitted an application with the Adams County Sheriff's Office in the past 12 months?

If you answered yes to the previous question, what position did you apply for?If you answered no please put N / A

Have you failed any part of the background process for any Adams County Sheriff's Office position in the past 12 months?

Are you POST Certified?

If you answered yes to the previous question, what is your PID?

Are you a Certified Peace Officer in another state?

Do you have any Patrol or Detentions experience? If yes please describe, if no, please answer N / A

Please state the number of years you have served in a POST certified law enforcement role. Answer N / A if you have not served in a POST certified law enforcement role.

Are you currently enrolled in an Academy? If so which one and when do you graduate?Please answer N / A if you are not currently in an academy.

Have you been charged with a felony and accepted a deferred sentence for a lesser charge?

If you answered yes to the above question please explain.If you answered no put N / A

Have you ever been falsely accused of anything?If you please explain If no put N / A

Have you ever been listed as a restrained party in a protection order?

If you answered yes to the last question please explain and include case number and jurisdiction.If you answered No put N / A

Required Question