Deputy Sheriff - Recruit 2027-1

Arapahoe County•Centennial, CO

1d•$38 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

This application is for the January 2027 Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Academy In order to be retained as a Deputy Sheriff you must pass all portions of the Academy Applicants will be required to pass a physical ability test https://youtu.be/PWHlOLI6dbA Written tests will be held online through the National Testing Network (fee paid by applicant) or in-person testing at the Sheriff's office. 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 successfully completion of the POST Academy, you must successfully complete a one year assignment in the Detention Facility before being eligible to assess for patrol. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:This position is responsible for attending a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Academy to learn a variety of complex law enforcement duties to enforce Federal and State laws and County ordinances for the protection of life, health, safety, welfare and property. This position works under the general supervision of a Sergeant.

Requirements

Working knowledge of the policies, procedures, and methods utilized by the Agency.
Ability to maintain Agency proficiency standards in the use of firearms.
Ability to safely operate a County vehicle in normal and adverse conditions.
Ability to acquire skill in the use of related office and field equipment.
Ability to use computers as required by position.
Ability to define community policing as an evolving organizational strategy and personal philosophy based on a set of values emphasizing problem solving partnerships with neighborhoods which create and improve communities.
Ability to successfully complete mandatory training.
Ability to act with tact and impartiality.
Ability to read, learn and understand applicable Federal, State and local laws.
Ability to act and react to emergency and/or threatening situations in a manner consistent with the law, policies and procedures.
Ability to protect oneself and others in threatening situations.
Ability to physically subdue and control unruly and resisting individuals.
Ability to act and react to emergency and/or threatening situations in a manner consistent with the law, policies and procedures.
Ability to use sound reasoning and decision-making.
Does not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of himself/herself or others.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, co-workers, suspects, other law enforcement officials and the general public.
Ability to pass established annual physical testing.
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English.
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
No specific requirements.
Any combination of education and experience that satisfy the requirements of the job as approved by the Sheriff.
Must possess a valid Driver's License. Will be required to obtain a Colorado Driver’s License.
Must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.
Must possess current CPR and First Aid certifications within the initial status period.
Ability to successfully complete a Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Academy and obtain certification.
Must be 21 years of age at the time of certification.
Ability to legally possess a handgun.

Nice To Haves

College course work in criminal justice.

Responsibilities

Attend a sponsored POST Academy and obtain certification.
Learn Federal law, Colorado Revised Statues, and Criminal Procedure.
Learn defense tactics and to restrain inmates using handcuffs and other restraints.
Learn various use of force methods, to include firearms, as well as de-escalation techniques.
Learn to perform routine patrol duties for the purpose of preventing, detecting, and responding to suspicious or illegal activity.
Learn to operate an emergency vehicle during normal, emergency, pursuit and hazardous weather conditions.
Learn to respond to calls for service on an emergency or non-emergency basis.
Learn to conduct initial investigations of crime scenes/incidents to obtain pertinent facts and information.
Learn to conduct interviews of witnesses, victims, participants, or suspects at scene of incident or crime.
Learn to collect and preserve evidence and property at incident or crime scene.
Learn to arrest suspects involved in misdemeanor/felony criminal activity; write citations to individuals for minor violations of the law.
Learn to prepare reports, forms, and documents related to law enforcement activities.
Learn to provide testimony in court as a witness/complainant.
Learn to provide assistance, direction, and support to persons in need during non-law enforcement emergency and non-emergency situations.
Is committed to a high standard of safety laws, all of the Sheriff’s Office policies and rules, and must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel.
Maintain regular and acceptable attendance at a level that is 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.
Follows and supports the mission, values, organizational philosophies, operational principles, code of conduct, and policies and procedures of the Sheriff’s Office.
Interacts effectively with others and exercises good judgment when dealing with people in sensitive situations.
May be assigned other duties as necessary.