What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Sheriff-Lateral Patrol Only position at Adams County Colorado?
What Success Looks Like In This Job
SPECIAL NOTE: For all applicants, this is a reminder of the original job posting where it stated: “Applicants may be excluded from further consideration at any point in the hiring process. By Sheriff’s Office policy, the reasons why an applicant is not selected for hire will not be discussed with the applicant. There is no flexibility with this policy. If an applicant receives notice of elimination from the hiring process, it simply means the applicant’s qualifications do not fit the Office’s needs at this time. This determination does not preclude the applicant from applying to other agencies.”
Examples of Duties for Success
Lateral Pay Matrix
Experience Starting Pay
2 years
$88,671,16
3 years
$93,364.50
4 years
$98,111.85
5 years
$102,859.19
Essential Duties of a Patrol Deputy:
- Adhere to policy, procedures, and post orders.
- Responsible for the protection of life and property; prevention of crimes; apprehension of criminals.
- Duties include but not limited to, answer calls for service; complete appropriate and required paperwork; testify in court; resolve conflict; complete required training; communicate clearly with citizens and other law enforcement professionals; dispense information to those who need it.
- Enforce Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations.
- Patrol assigned area to enforce laws, investigate crimes, and arrest violators.
- Conduct preliminary investigation at the scene of a crime, administer first aid, and gather evidence.
- Establish traffic control and Deputy protection at incidents that may attract crowds.
- Serve civil papers, court documents, and subpoenas.
- Participate and complete annual law enforcement driving certification.
- Participate in training (Quarterly Range Qualification, PPCT, Taser, OC Re-Certification).
- Perform Deputy duties at parades, processions, demonstrations, community activities, and sporting events.
- Check and report on deficient streetlights, signs, road surfaces and other facilities that serve the public.
- Perform other duties that are assigned.
Qualifications for Success
- Must currently be P.O.S.T. Certified.
- Must have at least 2 years of patrol experience.
- Possess a High School Diploma or GED.
- Possess a valid Colorado Drivers' License.
More Qualifications for Success
- Completing the written exam through the National Testing Network by no later than April 16th.
- A minimum score of 70% is required in each section (Video, Written, and Reading).
- Oral Board Interviews scheduled for April 20th & April 24th.
- Physical Fitness Test Battery scheduled for April 29th.
Please plan to attend scheduled testing dates as no other dates will be available.
Patrol FTO program will begin July 6th.
The Background process may include any/all of the following:
- Psychological evaluation
- Physical Exam
- Medical Exam
- Integrity Interview
- CVSA exam (truth verification)
Adams County and the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office complies with Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act (“JAFA”). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.
Salary : $93,365 - $8,867,116