Deputy Sheriff (Detentions POST Certified Lateral)

Jefferson County CO•Golden, CO

4d•$38 - $54

About The Position

POST CERTIFIED LATERAL DEPUTY without patrol experience. This position is appropriate for those who have received POST certification through an academy and have not yet reached two years of patrol experience. Assigned to Detentions Services Division: Work involves classifying and assigning inmates to jail housing, explaining rules and regulations, maintaining security and control of an assigned area of facility, preventing violence and supervising inmate activity, directing visitors, supervising distributions of meals and services to inmates, providing security in the public lobby, operating central control panel, preparing various reports and logs, conducting periodic inspections, and assuming other duties of Deputy Sheriff, as directed by policy, procedure and post orders. Applications accepted through April 12, 2026. Salary ranges from $38.18 to $54.37 per hour. $5000 signing bonus following the completion of all training, to include the Field Training Program.

Requirements

Must have attended a law enforcement academy and acquired POST Certification
Skills training specific to the JCSO will be provided upon hire
Sixty semester hours from an accredited college or university preferred, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Certified as a law enforcement officer by the Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST)
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
Must be able to exert up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 35 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Work may involve walking, standing, running and physical confrontation
Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things
Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information
Includes receiving instructions, assignments or directions from superiors
Requires the ability to read a variety of reports, forms, records, logs, handbooks, laws, maps, manuals, permits, etc.
Requires the ability to prepare reports, forms, lesson plans, etc., using prescribed formats
Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control and confidence
Requires the 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
Requires the ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, and follow oral and written instructions
Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical and professional languages, including legal, counseling and law enforcement terminology and emergency response codes
Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas, add, subtract, multiply and divide
Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape
Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using law enforcement equipment
Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as radios, firearms, etc.
Must have high levels of eye/hand/foot coordination to execute a forceful arrest
Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color
Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress and in emergency situations
Requires the ability to talk and hear (talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear)
Must be able 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 as outlined by professional organizations and/or federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations
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

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
Prevents inmate violence, breaking up fights and subduing combative inmates, as necessary
Performs crisis intervention as needed, including suicide prevention, etc.
Reviews incident reports from previous shift
Conducts cell searches for contraband, as required
May provide field training and evaluate new deputy sheriff recruits, planning and coordinating training through regular meetings of field training instructors
Maintains control of inmates’ activities, including supervising distributions of meals, commissary razors, medications, and other items to inmates
Supervises visitations of inmates and assists visitors
Inspects items brought to jail for inmates
Provides security in public lobbies of detention facility
Receives inquiries and provides information about inmates
Logs and searches visitors, as required, verifying identity and ensuring authorized access
Communicates with inmates, giving 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, as appropriate
May supervise inmates on work assignments outside the detention facility
Operates central control center panel and monitors security cameras and television monitors to view areas of detention facility, as assigned
Performs visual and audio surveillance of doors and activities of inmates and staff
Receives inquiries and provides information as requested
Controls outside entries, elevators, doors, etc., ensuring entry and exit of authorized persons
Responds to fire alarms and radio panic alarms, determining the location of the Deputy Sheriff in need of assistance and directing deputies to help
Transports or escorts inmates within the detention facility and between criminal justice, medical, and other public and governmental 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, ensuring inmates are at places of work through phone and personal job checks
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 movement and activities of inmates, grievance allegations, incidents of violation of rules, notable behavior, potential safety hazards, problems with facility hardware, criminal activity, summonses, etc.
Attends seminars, classes, and lectures, etc., as appropriate, to enhance and maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the field of law enforcement
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, as required
Performs other related work as required