Patrol Deputy

Compensation

Compensation Range: $40.64 - $51.46 per hour.

Patrol deputies (must be P.O.S.T. certified) detect and investigate criminal activity, enforce local, state, and federal laws, prepare accurate reports for investigations and court procedures, serve civil papers, guard prisoners, and assist other agencies.

• Remain calm and respond appropriately to emergency and threatening situations; protect self and others.
• Physically subdue and control unruly or resisting individuals.
• Maintain Office proficiency standards in use of firearms and other equipment.
• Safely operate a county vehicle in normal and emergency conditions.
• Perform law enforcement duties requiring adequate psychological and physical condition.

• Successfully complete mandatory training.
• Participate in community service activities such as public service talks, PAL program, crime prevention activities, etc.

• Drug Task Force Field Evidence Technician
• Field Training Officer
• Investigations Strike Team
• K-9 Firearms Instructor
• Armorer
• Bomb Technician
• Mobile Command Bus Operator
• Special Weapons and Tactics team
• Drone Operator
• Instructor in various disciplines
• Honor Guard

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Skills and Abilities:

• At least 21 years of age.
• Communicate effectively in written and verbal English.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Speak effectively before groups.
• Perform basic math calculations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, compute rate, ratio, percent, draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Operate telephones, computers, photocopiers, scanners, gas mask, two‑way radios, restraints, and handcuffs.
• Pass a criminal background check.

Licenses and

Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license (out‑of‑state accepted if residing in that state).
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Colorado Police Officer Standard (P.O.S.T.) training certificate.
• Pass psychological, physical, and background examinations.

Appearance Requirements:

• Tattoos: modest hand tattoos or non‑disruptive neck tattoos allowed; no tattoo on face or front of neck. Modest neck tattoos up to the carotid artery allowed at discretion.
• Piercings: modest piercings allowed, no large or obtrusive piercings; maximum one piercing displayed; certain restrictions for female sworn personnel.

• Health, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Employer‑contributed HSA.
• Medical clinic.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick leave.
  
  Wellness program.
• County retirement.
• PERA (Health Department only).
• 457 retirement plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Training and development.
• Tuition stipend.

Weld County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.