Deputy Sheriff (Patrol) - POST LATERAL

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Salary Ranges from $42.97 to $54.37 per hour Lateral pay range based on a one for one year credit. $5000 sign-on bonus following the completion of all training, to include the Field Training Program Please Apply By: August 31, 2026 The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) is seeking applicants with two-years patrol experience as a full-time peace officer who are currently employed by a state, county or municipal law enforcement agency and in good standing; or have been separated as a peace officer for two years or less. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.) Answers complaint calls such as assaults, burglaries, larceny, domestic disputes, alarms, etc.; investigates felonies, misdemeanors and petty offense crimes and disturbances; provides back up to other officers as required; interviews witnesses; gathers and labels evidence; and interrogates suspects and makes arrests. Patrols an assigned area of the County in an official vehicle to enforce and maintain law and order, maintaining high visibility; inspects troublesome areas and checks security of business establishments; and conducts additional patrols of residences as requested by homeowners. Conducts preliminary investigations of felony crimes committed in the County; examines crime scenes to determine nature of law violations; makes preliminary interrogations of suspects; gathers and labels evidence found and submits evidence to vault; secures and protects crime scenes and assists investigators as requested; and conducts surveillance of specific areas when assigned. Mediates and keeps the peace during civil disputes. Utilizes computers to complete reports, search for information from several databases and to communicate with others. Prepares a variety of reports related to criminal and civil cases, including documenting locations of incidents and information on victims, suspects and other individuals. Prepares and submits daily activity reports to supervising officer. Operates two-way radio and mobile data computer (MDC) to receive and send information to telecommunicators and other deputies, and calls for or responds to calls for assistance to disaster or crime scenes as necessary. Enforces state traffic laws and provides traffic control, where needed. Assumes control at traffic accidents to maintain traffic flow; helps accident victims; and investigates causes of accidents. Locates and takes persons into custody on arrest warrants; makes arrests based on probable cause; and identifies, collects and secures evidence or other property for safekeeping. May provide field training and evaluate new deputy recruits, planning and coordinating training through regular meetings of field training instructors. Appears in court as a witness to give tes

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POST or Patrol Criteria to be considered as a POST Lateral: Two years of experience as a full-time law enforcement officer (equivalent to a peace officer under CRS 16-2.5-102, 105, 106, 107, 108) on patrol. Patrol experience includes: Responding to calls for service, community policing, conducting traffic enforcement including impaired driving enforcement, drafting search warrants and affidavits, making physical, custodial arrests upon probable cause, and conducting proactive law enforcement activity. POST certifiable applicants will be considered as lateral applicants provided the academy is in good standing with the Colorado POST Board standards. Out of State applicants will be evaluated by their agency training and the state POST requirements as they compare to the Colorado POST Board. Out of State applicants must have a CO POST Board provisional certification at time of hire. **Please upload training documents and POST certification at time of application** JOB DESCRIPTION Under general supervision, performs general law enforcement work to enforce the laws of the State of Colorado and the County and to safeguard the lives, property and rights of residents of the County. Work requires that the employee cooperate and work closely with investigators, other deputy sheriffs, line supervisors, other law enforcement agencies and the public. Employee is subject to the usual hazards of general law enforcement work. Reports to a Sergeant. Work involves responding to complaint calls, investigating crimes, mediating civil disputes, preparing reports and patrolling the County in an official vehicle to deter crime or apprehend violators or suspects, enforcing traffic laws, collecting and submitting evidence related to crimes, and testifying in court. Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on: 08/31/26 Division: Sheriff Patrol Division Management Level: Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Benefit Eligibility: This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

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