Deputy Sheriff December 2026 Academy – Denver Sheriff Department

Deputy Sheriff Position

The Denver Sheriff Department is actively seeking qualified applicants to join our December 2026 Training Academy. Starting your career with purpose means becoming part of a team dedicated to integrity, accountability, and public service. If you're ready to serve and protect with professionalism, dedication, and pride, we encourage you to apply.

As the largest sheriff department in the state of Colorado, the DSD offers a wide range of opportunities across two major operational divisions. With nearly 1,000 sworn and civilian staff members, our department is responsible for diverse and critical public safety functions, including:

• Operating two detention facilities (the Downtown Detention Center and Denver County Jail)
• Providing security for Denver's District and County Courts
• Managing transportation and extradition of persons in custody
• Operating specialized units such as Fugitive Apprehension and K-9
• Managing the Denver Vehicle Impound Facility
• Providing security at Denver Health Medical Center

Our mission is to provide safe and secure custody for those placed in our care while carrying out our duties with professionalism, compassion, and a focus on serving the needs of our diverse community.

Position details – Deputy Sheriff:

As a Deputy Sheriff, you may be assigned to either of our detention facilities. Flexibility is essential, employees must be prepared to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and may be reassigned based on operational needs. 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 be required to complete a 16 to 18-week Recruit Training Academy, which includes intensive instruction in:

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

This position offers a range of exceptional benefits, including:

• Competitive salary and up to a $3,000 signing bonus (subject to conditions and timelines outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement).
• Outstanding benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts, life insurance, retirement plans, and more
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Shift differential
• Comprehensive pregnancy policy and paid parental leave to support growing families
• 25% educational grants for DSD employees and their immediate family members through Colorado Technical University (CTU)
• Tuition savings of up to 30% and the ability to accelerate degree completion through CTU Fast Track

Deputy Sheriffs play a vital role in maintaining the safety and security of Denver's detention facilities, courts, medical settings, and transportation operations. This is a dynamic, fast-paced role that requires professionalism, attention to detail, integrity, critical thinking, and adaptability.

Key responsibilities:

• Work a variety of shifts (nights, weekends, and holidays required)
• Lead, supervise, and interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds in complex and often sensitive situations
• Maintain the custody, safety, and care of persons in custody across multiple operational environments
• Conduct searches for contraband, inspect for maintenance and safety hazards, and monitor behavior and well-being of persons in custody
• Transport persons in custody between detention centers, courts, medical facilities, and other designated locations
• Conduct intake and booking processes, including reviewing charges, court orders, and legal status to ensure proper classification and housing
• Inventory, receipt, and maintain accountability of inmate property, personal belongings, and departmental equipment, including keys, uniforms, and weapons
• Calculate release dates, communicate custody policies, and prepare required documentation including bonds and census reports
• Respond to and investigate incidents such as altercations, thefts, or accidents by preserving scene, maintaining chain of custody for evidence and preparing reports; and provide testimony in court when necessary
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