Deputy Sheriff (Detentions POST Certified Lateral)

Jefferson County CO•Golden, CO

87d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a POST Certified Lateral Deputy without patrol experience, suitable for individuals who have completed an academy and have less than two years of patrol experience. Out-of-state applicants must have provisional certification from the Colorado POST Board at the time of hire. The role involves working in the Detentions Services Division, where responsibilities include classifying and assigning inmates to housing, explaining rules, maintaining security and control, preventing violence, supervising inmate activities, directing visitors, managing meal and service distributions, providing lobby security, operating the central control panel, preparing reports, conducting inspections, and performing other Deputy Sheriff duties as directed. The job posting closes continuously, with applications accepted through August 10, 2026. A $5000 signing bonus is offered after completion of all training, including the Field Training Program.

Requirements

Must have attended a law enforcement academy and acquired POST Certification or out-of-state equivalent.
Certified as a law enforcement officer by the Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST).
Out-of-state applicants must have a CO POST Board provisional certification at time of hire.
Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of Colorado.
Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including computers, personal protection equipment, firearms, restraint devices, handcuffs, batons, radar units, first aid equipment, crime scene technician kits, blood kits, drug test kits, two-way radios, etc.
Must be able to operate motor vehicles, including motorcycles, light pickup trucks and 4-wheel-drive vehicles.
Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or composite characteristics of data, people or things.
Ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information, including receiving instructions, assignments or directions from superiors.
Ability to read a variety of reports, forms, records, logs, handbooks, laws, maps, manuals, permits, etc.
Ability to prepare reports, forms, lesson plans, etc., using prescribed formats.
Ability to speak to people with poise, voice control and confidence.
Ability to apply rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists, and to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form.
Ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical and professional languages, including legal, counseling and law enforcement terminology and emergency response codes.
Ability to utilize mathematical formulas, add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.
Ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using law enforcement equipment.
Ability to handle a variety of items such as radios, firearms, etc.
High levels of eye/hand/foot coordination to execute a forceful arrest.
Ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
Adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress and in emergency situations.
Ability to talk and hear (talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).
Ability to communicate via telephone and two-way radio.
General knowledge of modern law enforcement practices, procedures and investigation techniques.
General knowledge of County, state and federal laws relative to civil and criminal processes.
General knowledge of the locations of streets, roads, highways and the geography of the County.
General knowledge of modern criminal investigative practices and procedures.
General knowledge of federal, state and local laws relative to criminal investigations.
General knowledge of the standard practices, materials, techniques and equipment associated with criminal investigations.
General knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the position.
General knowledge of the content and purpose of legal papers and the practices involved in serving them.
General knowledge of local laws, ordinances and state statutes pertaining to the commitment, confinement and release of prisoners.
General knowledge of computers including, but not limited to, computer-based word processing, databases, file maintenance programs and query functions related to CCIC and NCIC.
Ability to use common office machines.
Skill in the use of firearms and other law enforcement equipment.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in emergency and routine situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action.
Ability to maintain discipline and order in a jail and to effectively restrain an inmate.
Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, firmness and fairness with inmates, families of inmates, attorneys, ministers and other persons concerning the welfare of individual prisoners.
Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in obtaining and analyzing facts and interpreting the law in specific cases.
Ability to apply interpretation of laws to specific situations.
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
Ability to make observations and remember names, faces, and various details.
Ability to present court testimony effectively.
Ability to exercise tact, courtesy and firmness in frequent public contact.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Nice To Haves

No patrol experience

Responsibilities

Classifies and assigns inmates to housing locations in the detention facility.
Supervises inmates during the booking process and advises inmates of rules and regulations.
Escorts inmates and locks prisoners in assigned housing locations.
Maintains security and control of inmates and jail in various areas of the detention facility.
Prevents inmate violence, breaks up fights, and subdues combative inmates as necessary.
Performs crisis intervention, including suicide prevention.
Reviews incident reports from previous shifts.
Conducts cell searches for contraband.
May provide field training and evaluate new deputy sheriff recruits.
Maintains control of inmates’ activities, including supervising distributions of meals, commissary, medications, and other items.
Supervises visitations of inmates and assists visitors.
Inspects items brought to jail for inmates.
Provides security in public lobbies of the detention facility.
Receives inquiries and provides information about inmates.
Logs and searches visitors, verifying identity and ensuring authorized access.
Communicates with inmates, providing information and directions, mediating disputes, and advising of rights and processes.
Listens to and investigates inmates’ complaints.
Resolves inmates’ conflicts and problems.
Makes recommendations to the Disciplinary Board or the Administrative Sergeant.
May supervise inmates on work assignments outside the detention facility.
Operates the central control center panel and monitors security cameras and television monitors.
Performs visual and audio surveillance of doors and activities of inmates and staff.
Controls outside entries, elevators, and doors, ensuring authorized entry and exit.
Responds to fire alarms and radio panic alarms, directing deputies to assist.
Transports or escorts inmates within the detention facility and between facilities.
Maintains safety and security of County and district courtrooms and provides security for persons within the court complex.
Maintains safety and security of the Minimum Security Facility.
Serves assigned court documents and maintains records of disposition.
Utilizes computerized data entry equipment and various word processing and database programs to enter, store, and/or retrieve information on inmates.
Summarizes data in standard reports.
Prepares various logs, forms, and reports documenting inmate movement and activities, grievances, rule violations, behavior, safety hazards, facility issues, criminal activity, etc.
Attends seminars, classes, and lectures to enhance knowledge of law enforcement trends.
Takes persons into custody on arrest warrants and makes arrests based on probable cause.
Maintains the cleanliness of the assigned workstation.
Provides basic medical attention in emergencies, including CPR.
Performs other related work as required.