Deputy Sheriff - Recruit 2026-2

Deputy Sheriff

The anticipated hiring salary is $36.19 hourly / $75,275.20 annually. This application period is for the July 2026 Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Academy. In order to be retained as a Deputy Sheriff you must pass all portions of the Academy. This position may receive annual pay increases based on a step program. Top out in pay may be achieved in 6 1 / 2 years. Applicants will be required to pass a physical fitness test.

The written test will be held online through NTN (fee paid by applicant) and in-person (free). You MUST receive an invitation to take this test. Information will be provided in that invitation. In-person written testing will be held on the following dates :

October 28, 2025

November 3, 2025

November 19, 2025

December 2, 2025

December 18, 2025

If selected, you will receive training in law enforcement concepts by attending a sponsored POST Academy to prepare for an assignment in our detention facility. After certification in the academy, this position will focus on enforcing laws, rules and regulations and following the procedures of the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office Detention Facility. This will include areas such as booking, prisoner care, security and transportation. This is an appointed position that works at the pleasure of the Sheriff. After successful completion of the POST Academy, you must successfully complete a one year assignment in the Detention Facility before being eligible to assess for patrol.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Ensures the health, safety and security of inmates, staff, visitors, and the public inside the facility.
• Maintains interior and exterior security of a detention facility and persons contained therein.
• Conducts inmate escorts and transports.
• Receives, processes, and releases inmates.
• Conducts accurate head counts to ensure proper accounting and allocation of inmates.
• Supervises inmate activities within pod for extended periods of time.
• Maintains life functions for inmates, including, but not limited to, exchanging laundry, serving meals, and furnishing hygiene products.
• Conducts investigations of incidents and criminal offenses that occur within the facility and gathers related facts and statements.
• Appears in court to provide testimony.
• Ensures that emergency / evacuation procedures are followed in the event of an occurrence.
• Physically restrains inmates using handcuffs and other restraints or methods.
• Maintains the functions of various electronic control rooms, operates control panels, and observes video monitors to oversee the security of the facility.
• Operates computers and standard office equipment including commonly used computer software programs.
• Maintains regular and acceptable attendance at such level as determined at the Sheriff's Office discretion.
• Is available and willing to work such overtime per day or per week as the Sheriff's Office determines is necessary or desirable to meet its needs.
• Is available and willing to work such weekends and holidays as the Sheriff's Office determines are necessary or desirable to meet its needs.
• Performs duties onsite, except those job duties that are customarily or by nature performed offsite.
• Follows and supports the mission, values, organizational philosophies, operational principals, code of conduct, and policies and procedures of the Sheriff's Office.
• Interacts effectively with others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION : High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.

EXPERIENCE : No specific experience required, OR any equivalent combination of education and experience that satisfy the requirements of the job as approved by the Sheriff.

Must meet criteria established by P.O.S.T. if you are a Non-United States Citizen. For more information visit the Colorado P.O.S.T. website.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all inclusive.