Deputy Sheriff

Position: Deputy Sheriff - Recruit 2026-2

**** testing by invitation only****

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
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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. 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:

• working knowledge of law enforcement and corrections principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
• working knowledge of the policies, procedures, and methods utilized by the agency.
• ability to operate a county vehicle in normal and adverse conditions.
• ability to read, learn, and understand applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• ability to successfully complete in‑service/mandatory training.
• skill and ability to operate a firearm in emergency situations and successfully qualify as needed.
• ability to physically subdue and control unruly and resisting individuals.
• ability to pass established annual physical testing.
• ability to remain calm and respond appropriately to emergency and/or threatening situations.
• ability to operate computers and commonly…