Experienced Deputy Sheriff – Patrol; Lateral Program

Salary: $82,472.00 – $ Annually

Essential Functions:

• Effectively communicate to provide information, direction, mediations, and de-escalate situations and resolve conflicts.
• Determine when there is reasonable suspicion to detain when probable cause exists to search and arrest, and when appropriate force may be used and to what degree.
• Subdue resisting suspects using approved techniques of arrest control, defensive tactics, and weapons; resort to the use of hands, feet and other approved weapons in defense of self or others.
• Purse fleeing suspects.
• Testify and attend court and speak in other formal settings as necessary.
• Read, comprehend, prepare, and process legal and non-legal documents.
• Proven track record of upholding honesty and integrity in decision-making.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Takes initiative and consistently delivers results in high-pressure situations.
• Collaborates effectively with the community and fellow team members, fostering positive partnerships and teamwork.
• Colorado P.O.S.T. Certification, certification from another state, or the ability to obtain a Provisional License.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must be at least 21 years of age by date of hire required
• Colorado P.O.S.T. Certification required
• First aid and community CPR certificates required within 12 weeks from date of hire
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License required
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Cannot have a felony conviction
• No convictions involving domestic violence
• No use of illegal drugs within the past 5 years