Sheriff's Office Academy

Mission

To be a reliable and proactive agency that protects and serves the community equally.

To provide a trusted and respected service to our community through strong leadership, professionalism, and innovation.

Dependability, Collaboration, Compassion, Unity

This is a non-certified Sheriff Recruit position which involves participation in a formal law enforcement training program involving both classroom and practical instruction in subjects such as criminal law, civil law, evidence collection and investigation, patrol activities, administration of justice, community relations, report writing, first aid/CPR, firearms, arrest control tactics and driving. This program is approved by the Colorado Peace Officer and Standards Training Board.

Throughout the Academy program, Recruits will also participate in regular physical training; knowledge, skills and abilities will be assessed through multiple choice and true/false tests, role playing exercises and performance tests.

Upon successful completion of Academy training, Recruits will take the Colorado P.O.S.T. test and upon successful completion, will be Colorado P.O.S.T. Certified.

Applicants may be excluded from further consideration at any point in the hiring process. By Sheriff’s Office policy, the reasons why an applicant is not selected for hire will not be discussed with the applicant. There is no flexibility with this policy. If an applicant receives notice of elimination from the hiring process, it simply means the applicant’s qualifications do not fit the Office’s needs at this time.

This determination does not preclude the applicant.

• Adhere to policy, procedures, and post orders.
• Attend all scheduled academy training sessions.
• Prepare written reports.
• Participate in physical training programs, field activities in various environmental conditions.
• Engage in formal inspections.
• Upon successful completion of academy training, Recruits will take the Colorado P.O.S.T. test and upon successfully passing the test, receive Conditional Peace Officer Authority from Colorado P.O.S.T.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years of age prior to June 2027.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must meet criteria established by P.O.S.T. if you are a Non-United States Citizen. DACA recipients who meet Colorado P.O.S.T. eligibility are encouraged to apply.

• Written Exam (flexible)
  • The Adams County Sheriff’s Office offers testing services for the Academy Cadet position through National Testing Network (NTN). To register with NTN and schedule a test, go to , select ‘Find Jobs’, then select Law Enforcement Jobs and sign up for the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.
  • When you visit the  website:
    Law Enforcement Jobs / Select Adams County Colorado Academy Recruit.
  • Complete the NTN registration process and schedule your test.
  • Review all information related to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office Academy Cadet position, including minimum requirements, salary, and benefits.
  • Review detailed information about the testing process.
  • Review the Frequently Asked Questions and take an online practice test (if desired).
  • Upon completion of your scheduled exam, scores are automatically forwarded to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. Candidates who attain a passing score of 70% or greater on the entry-level exam will be placed on the Sheriff’s Office list. The Sheriff’s Office will contact candidates on the list and will invite them to participate in further stages of the selection process.
  • National Testing Network is a service provided to conduct entry-level testing in a standardized, professional environment. National Testing Network does not replace the responsibility and decision-making in the testing process for the Sheriff’s Office. All candidate results are provided to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office where the final decisions are made.
• Physical Ability Course (PAC)
  • The PAC is a timed course wherein you will complete 9 obstacles. This phase is pass/fail. Candidates must complete the course in 2 Minutes or less to continue in the selection process. Participation in the PAC testing is mandatory.
• Physical Fitness Test Battery (mandatory participation)
  • The physical fitness assessment is a series of four tests to include: cadence push-ups, sit-ups, a 1 1/2 mile run, and a flexibility test. This portion requires mandatory participation but is not pass/fail.
• Oral Board Interview
  • The oral board interview will take approximately 30 minutes. Candidates must obtain a 70% or greater in the oral board to continue.
  • Opportunity to obtain extra points in the areas of education and military service.

Background process may include any or all of the following (all steps must be passed successfully):

• Two-phase psychological evaluation
• Integrity Interview
• CVSA exam
• Physical exam

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