Deputy Sheriff - Detentions

Deputy Sheriff - Detentions

Employment Type : Full-Time Regular

Pay Range : $82,148.00 - 112,700.00

Location : Castle Rock, CO

Elected Office / Department : SHERIFF

Job Number : req2846

Closing Date : 12 / 31 / 2025

Thank you for your interest in joining the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. We are currently accepting applications for Colorado POST Certified Deputy Sheriffs in our Detention Division.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is committed to public safety, strong community partnerships, and the well-being of its staff. We continuously advance our training standards and invest in modern equipment to ensure we deliver the highest level of service to our community. We are dedicated to holding offenders accountable while working tirelessly to make Douglas County a safe and welcoming place to live, work, and visit. We expect our staff to demonstrate unwavering professionalism and courage in every interaction, reflecting our core values in service to the public.

Salary & Benefits :

We offer a tiered salary structure based on relevant law enforcement or military police experience :

Starting salary : $82,148 (Tier 1)

Maximum lateral salary : $112,700 (Tier 6)

Lateral applicants may receive credit for the following experience :

1 year of credit per year as a certified peace officer with another law enforcement agency

year of credit per year as a non-certified Deputy Sheriff or Military Police Officer

For details on salary, benefits and retirement, CLICK HERE

Job Summary :

Deputy Sheriffs in the Detention Division are responsible for protecting the public and providing institutional safety of adult offenders in the Douglas County Jail. Duties include :

• Prepare a variety of reports, records, affidavits, and logs as required to maintain office activities
• Transport, book and process prisoners; supervise jail and provide security for courts
• Investigate incidents and prepare detailed reports
• Gather and preserve evidence
• Secure and process crime scenes
• Arrest suspects and testify in court
• Maintain public order and safety

Required Equipment :

Deputy Sheriffs are required to supply their own duty handgun and limited personal equipment (undershirts, duty boots, flashlight) prior to being sworn in. Ask for specific equipment requirements before making purchases.

Essential Skills & Responsibilities :

For a detailed job description, CLICK HERE

Minimum Qualifications :

Disqualifications :

Applicants who have any disqualifying factors listed HERE will not be considered for employment at this time.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now and serve Douglas County with Honor, Service and Valor.

Additional Information :

In the event of an emergency / disaster in or near the County, all County employees are expected to make every effort to be available to assist the County Manager, Elected / Appointed Officials and Department Directors to ensure the continued operation of any and all necessary County functions. This may mean being available to perform additional duties and hours beyond what is normally required. In the event that an exempt employee does work more than 40 hours a week in support of County operations during an emergency, such employee may receive overtime or other appropriate wage compensation in accordance with existing County policies or at the discretion of the County.

In accordance with Senate Bill 23-058, applicants understand that Douglas County Sheriff's Office will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance / graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that Douglas County Sheriff's Office can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance / graduation from an educational institution on those requested / required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party.