Jail Deputy - Certified / Non-Certified

Jail Deputy

Launch Your Law Enforcement Career!

One Agency, One Mission : Public Safety

Starting pay is $35.3417 per hour, for Non-Certified Deputies and $38.8759 per hour, for Certified Deputies.

Looking for a rewarding career in law enforcement? Have a friend who's interested too? Join our Buddy Program and each earns a $500 bonus after completing our Mini Academy!

Relocating? If you live 30+ miles away and move to Fort Collins or nearby, you'll receive a $2,500 relocation reimbursement on your first paycheck. (Both bonuses are taxable.)

As a Jail Deputy, you'll maintain security, order, and safety at the Larimer County Jail, ensuring the well-being of staff, visitors, and inmates.

What We're Looking For :

• Honesty & integrity Upholding the highest ethical standards.
• Quick decision-making Thinking fast under pressure.
• Strong communication Skilled at de-escalating tense situations.
• Resourcefulness Adapting to challenges with innovation.

Whether you're certified or new to law enforcement, we encourage you to apply!

Experienced Jail Deputies Lateral Program

Have 2+ years of Corrections or Jail Deputy experience? Apply for our Lateral Program instead.

Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome all backgrounds and experiences. If you're passionate about public service, applyeven if you don't meet every qualification.

Compensation & Benefits :

Responsibilities

The following statements are illustrative of the duties and responsibilities of the job. The organization retains the right to modify or change the duties and responsibilities of the job at any time.

Essential Functions

Nonessential Functions

Qualifications

Benefits

Here's what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions :

Hiring process may include but is not limited to :

Applicants must meet all of the following :

Other information to note : An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. Successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result. The Sheriff's Office prohibits possession of marijuana by employees under any circumstances and expects employees to comply with federal law.

Recruitment Contact : Kari Valdez valdezkl@co.larimer.co.us or 970-498-5126

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.