Deputy Sheriff - Investigator 2026

About the role

CO Salary Range: USD 38.36 - 55.10 per hour Job Number: 581 Salary: $38.36 - $55.10 Department: Sheriff's Office Division: Investigations Team 1-2 Location: 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO, 80112 Job Type: Hourly Full-Time Posting Date: 04/29/2026 Closing Date: 05/12/2026 GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: This position is responsible for performing a variety of complex law enforcement duties. This position conducts criminal investigations relative to the clearing, prosecuting, and closing of criminal cases. Collects and preserves physical evidence, or oversees collection of evidence. Conducts surveillance operations as necessary. Conducts interviews of victims, suspects, and witnesses. Directs crime scene to ensure proper procedures are followed in investigation. Develops leads, analyzes facts and data necessary for the development of probable cause and resolution of assigned cases. Arrests suspects involved in misdemeanor or felony criminal activity; applies for warrants when appropriate. Prepares related reports, forms, and documents related to investigative activities. This position works under the general supervision of a Sergeant. This position requires an on-call rotation, that would require an after-hours response to include evenings, weekends, and holidays. 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. In addition, the Sheriff's Office reserves the right to change the duties and essential functions of this job at any time. To obtain a full Deputy Sheriff job description, please contact Sheriff's Office Human Resources. Conducts criminal investigations relative to the clearing, prosecuting, and closing of criminal cases. Collects and preserves physical evidence, or oversees collection of evidence. Conducts interviews of victims, suspects, and witnesses to include at the scene of incident or crime. Directs crime scene to ensure proper procedures are followed in investigation. Develops leads, analyzes facts and data necessary for the development of probable cause and resolution of assigned cases. Arrests suspects involved in misdemeanor or felony criminal activity; applies for warrant when appropriate. Prepares related reports, forms, and documents related to criminal investigations to include case filings and search warrants. Responds to calls for service on an emergency basis. Conducts initial investigations of crime scenes/incidents to obtain pertinent facts and information. 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. 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. This position requires an on-call rotation, that would require an after hours response to include evenings, weekends and holidays. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 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 comp