Deputy Sheriff - Detentions 2027

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 or designee.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required.

• Ensures the health, safety and security of inmates, staff, visitors and the public inside the Detention Facility.
• Maintains interior and exterior security of the Detention Facility and persons contained therein.
• Conducts inmate escorts and transports.
• Receives, processes and releases inmates, to include inventorying and releasing their property.
• Conducts accurate head counts to ensure proper accounting and allocation of inmates.
• Supervises inmate activities within the facility for extended periods of time.
• Maintains life functions for inmates, including, but not limited to exchanging laundry, serving meals, time in the dayroom, and providing hygiene products.
• Monitors and inspects the facility for contraband, maintenance issues and overall condition.
• Conducts investigations of incidents and criminal offenses that occur within the facility and gathers related facts and statements.
• Conducts scheduled and random searches of inmates, cells and the facility.
• When necessary, physically restrains inmates using control holds, handcuffs and other restraints or methods to maintain order and discipline.
• Appears in court to provide testimony.
• Ensures that emergency/evacuation procedures are followed in the event of an occurrence.
• Maintains the functions of various electronic control rooms, operates control panels and observes video monitors to oversee the security of the facility.
• Operates computers and standard office equipment including commonly used computer software programs.
• Maintains regular and acceptable attendance at such level as 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 is necessary or desirable to meet its needs.
• Performs duties onsite, except those job duties that are customarily or by nature performed offsite.
• Follows and supports the mission, values, organizational philosophies, operational principals, code of conduct and policies and procedures of the Sheriff's Office.
• Interacts effectively with others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 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 and 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, detention staff, inmates, contractors, 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.
• Two (2) years of experience working in a detention facility.

• 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 within the initial status period
• Must be able to obtain Colorado P.O.S.T. Certification/Provisional
• 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 90% of the time standing, walking or running and 10% of the time sitting while working in the housing areas, control rooms or booking area.
• 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 in the daily performance of duty.
• 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.
• Visual and fine/gross motor skills enabling the use of firearm, office and field equipment.
• Visual capacity including color vision to monitor movement within and around the facility utilizing close circuit monitors.
• Visual and fine/gross motor skills enabling the operation of control panels within the facility.
• 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.