Deputy Sheriff Patrol 2026

This position is responsible for performing a variety of complex law enforcement duties. Enforces Federal and State laws and County ordinances for the protection of life, health, safety, welfare and property. This position works under the general supervision of a Sergeant. A Deputy Sheriff may function as an acting supervisor when assigned to do so or in the absence of higher authority.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs routine patrol duties for the purpose of preventing, detecting, and responding to suspicious or illegal activity.
• Responds to calls for service on an emergency or non-emergency basis.
• Conducts initial investigations of crime scenes/incidents to obtain pertinent facts and information.
• Conducts interviews of witnesses, victims, participants, or suspects at scene of incident or crime.
• Collects and preserves evidence and property at incident or crime scene.
• Arrests suspects involved in misdemeanor/felony criminal activity; writes citations to individuals for minor violations of the law.
• Prepares reports, forms, and documents related to patrol activities.
• Utilizes in car computer system to: write reports, self-dispatch to calls for service, obtain call history, obtain history and in house records on contacted individuals.
• Appears in court as witness/complainant to provide testimony.
• Provides assistance, direction, and support to persons in need during non-law enforcement emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Is committed to a high standard of safety laws and all of the Sheriff's Office policies and rules and must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel.
• Maintains regular and acceptable attendance at a level that is determined at the Sheriff's Office discretion.
• Is available and willing to work such overtime per day or per week as the Sheriff's Office determines is necessary or desirable to meet its needs.
• Is available and willing to work such weekends and holidays as the Sheriff's Office determines are necessary or desirable to meet its needs.
• Follows and supports the mission, values, organizational philosophies, operational principles, code of conduct and policies and procedures of the Sheriff's Office.
• Interacts effectively with others and exercises good judgment when dealing with people in sensitive situations.
• Performs duties regularly assigned to the Sergeant level in the absence of the Sergeant as a temporary duty.
• May have to act as incident commander until a higher-ranking person assumes command.
• May be assigned other duties as necessary.

• Working knowledge of law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques and equipment.
• Working knowledge of the policies, procedures and methods utilized by the Agency.
• Working knowledge of Federal and State law, County ordinances.
• Ability to maintain Agency proficiency standards in the use of firearms.
• Ability to safely operate a county vehicle in normal and adverse conditions.
• Ability to define community policing as an evolving organizational strategy and personal philosophy based on a set of values emphasizing problem solving partnerships with neighborhoods which create and improve communities.
• Ability to acquire skill in the use of related office and field equipment.
• Ability to use computers as required by position.
• Ability to successfully complete in-service/mandatory training.
• Ability to act with tact and impartiality.
• Ability to read and understand applicable Federal, State and local laws.
• Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately to emergency and/or threatening situations.
• Ability to protect oneself and others in threatening situations.
• Ability to physically subdue and control unruly and resisting individuals.
• Ability to perform law enforcement duties requiring good psychological and physical condition.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, fellow workers, court officials, suspects, witnesses, other law enforcement officials and the general public.
• Ability to pass established annual physical testing.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English

College course work in criminal justice and 2 years of experience working in law enforcement.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends and holidays
• Must possess current CPR and First Aid certifications
• Must possess P.O.S.T. Certification
• Must be 21 years of age

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all inclusive.

Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.

Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.

Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.

• Spends 60% of the time sitting and 40% of the time either standing, walking or running while in the field or office.
• Must possess sufficient strength to carry a human being from a hazardous area (average - 150 lbs.).
• Frequently pushes, pulls, climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, reaches, handles and feels while in the field and office.
• Must possess sufficient physical capability to overcome and restrain a combative or resistive subject.
• Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the two way radio, intercom system and telephone.
• Auditory capacity enabling the detection of sounds related to criminal or suspicious activity.
• Visual and fine/gross motor skills enabling the use of a firearm, office and field equipment.
• Visual and fine/gross motor skills enabling the safe operation of an emergency vehicle during normal, emergency, pursuit and hazardous weather situations.
• Visual capacity including color vision in order to distinguish color/ descriptions of vehicles, suspects, victims and other relevant objects.
• Olfactory sensory capabilities to detect criminal/hazardous situations.

This includes receiving a DUI within the past five (5) years, having your driver's license suspended for any reason within the past five (5) years, and having five (5) or more tickets within the past five (5) years.

• Outside activities which may be deemed a conflict of interest
• Revelation or discovery of assaultive behavior
• Documented record of prior poor work performance
• Unsuccessful completion of any basic requirement
• Inability to perform the essential functions of the position
• Police history - type, frequency and nature of contact(s)
• Providing false or misleading information during the application/selection process

It is the policy of the Sheriff's Office to not discuss the reasons why applicants were not selected for hire. There is no flexibility to this policy. Applicants may be notified of their disqualification at any point in the selection process. If you receive such a notice, it simply means that you do not meet our standards at this time. Receiving this notice does not indicate that you are ineligible to apply with other agencies.

The screening process for any position within the Sheriff's Office may include written test(s), an oral interview, skills test(s), and/or other selection methods designed to measure applicants' ability to perform the essential functions of the job they are seeking.

Additional required examinations also include:

• Physical Ability Test VPAT
• Suitability Exam
• Polygraph Examination
• Psychological Evaluation
• Medical Examination, including a drug screen
• Background Investigation - This will include, but is not limited to, contact with the applicant's former employers, associates, neighbors, and other pertinent sources. Applicant's military history, school records, police records, and driving record will also be investigated. All examinations are conducted by qualified/licensed individuals designated by the Sheriff's Office at the Sheriff's Office expense.