Deputy Sheriff Academy - Denver Sheriff Department

Position: Deputy Sheriff January 2026 Academy - Denver Sheriff Department

Deputy Sheriff January 2026 Academy – Denver Sheriff Department

Join the City and County of Denver as a Deputy Sheriff in the January 2026 Training Academy.

About the Department

The Denver Sheriff Department (DSD) is the largest sheriff department in Colorado, with nearly 1,000 sworn and civilian staff. It manages two detention facilities – the Downtown Detention Center and Denver County Jail – provides security for Denver’s District and County Courts, manages transportation and extradition, operates specialized units such as Fugitive Apprehension, K‑9, the Denver Vehicle Impound Facility, and secures Denver Health Medical Center.

Mission

DSD is committed to providing safe and secure custody for those placed in its care while carrying out duties with professionalism, compassion, and a focus on serving the needs of a diverse community.

Position Details – Deputy Sheriff

Deputy Sheriffs may be assigned to either detention facility. The role requires shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and flexibility for reassignment. All deputies must be comfortable working with persons in custody, the public, and in high‑security or confined environments.

Training Requirements

All successful applicants will complete a 16–18‑week Recruit Training Academy covering:

• Physical fitness and defensive tactics
• Persons in Custody management
• Firearms training and emergency driving techniques
• Report writing and legal procedures
• Scenario‑based training

Benefits

• Competitive salary and up to $3,000 signing bonus (subject to agreements)
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, health savings account, life insurance, retirement plans)
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Shift differential
• Paid parental leave
• 25% educational grants for DSD employees and immediate family through Colorado Technical University (CTU)
• Tuition savings up to 30% and CTU Fast Track acceleration

Key Responsibilities

• Work a variety of shifts (nights, weekends, holidays)
• Lead, supervise, and interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds in complex situations
• Maintain custody, safety, and care of persons in custody across multiple environments
• Conduct searches for contraband, inspect for maintenance and safety hazards, and monitor behavior and health
• Transport persons in custody between facilities, courts, medical sites, and other locations
• Process intake and classification, verify legal status, document charges, and manage property
• Calculate release dates, communicate custody policies, and prepare required documentation including bonds and census reports
• Respond to and investigate incidents, preserve evidence, and provide testimony in court when needed
• Meet certification standards in firearms and tactical weapons; participate in ongoing training
• Serve in specialized or administrative roles as needed (dispatch, civil service, training, recruitment, policy development, gang intelligence unit, vehicle impound operations)

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, HiSET, or TASC Certificate
• Applicant must be 21 years of age by start of academy; valid driver’s license; meet certified physical fitness standards

Eligibility for Lateral Deputy Sheriff

• Currently employed by a law enforcement agency or separated as a peace officer within one year; at least 3 years experience
• No current internal affairs investigation in current agency
• No sustained discipline in last 3 years
• Must be able to perform essential functions
• Hiring pay for 2025 laterals determined by years of experience

Salary Range

$73,855 – $ (Base Salary). Target Pay: $73,855.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. Applicants must have valid work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship. Accommodations for disability are available upon request.

How to Apply

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