Lateral Deputy Sheriff

What Success Looks Like In This Job

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 or the Patrol Division. Candidates with prior patrol experience will be allowed to start on patrol at the discretion of the Sheriff. All other candidates will be 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).

Lateral applicants work history will be reviewed to determine starting salary within the stated range.

YEARS

SALARY

1 year

$79,062.28

2 years

$83,538.04

3 years

$88,013.30

4 years

$92,488.55

5 years

$96,963.80

Examples of Duties for Success

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.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties of Patrol 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.
• Establish traffic control and Deputy protection at incidents that may attract crowds.
• Serve civil papers, court documents, and subpoenas.
• 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.
• Check and report on deficient streetlights, signs, road surfaces and other facilities that serve the public.
• 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.

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. (link for blue section/ https://post.colorado.gov/certification/certification-types/provisional-certification ) 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

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 with at least 1 year of applicable experience (Applicants with less than one year of experience please see Deputy Entry level Posting).
• 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 is 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.

https://ergopracticetests.com/?FLB/

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 on 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.

Background Process:

The Background process takes approximately 45-60 days. It will include successfully passing any/all of the following:

• Pre-screening of minimum qualifications.
• Skills test.
• Oral Interview.
• Extensive Background Check.
• Job Suitability Exam.
• Integrity Interview.
• Computerized Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA).
• Schedule a Medical and Drug Screening.
• Depending on the position, two-phase psychological evaluation
• Physical agility course.
• Physical fitness battery.

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.”