What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sheriff's Office Academy Recruit position at Adams County?
Mission:
To be a reliable and proactive agency that protects and serves the community equally.
Vision:
To provide a trusted and respected service to our community through strong leadership, professionalism, and innovation.
Values:
Dependability, Collaboration, Compassion, Unity
This is a non-certified Sheriff Recruit position which involves participation in a formal law enforcement training program involving both classroom and practical instruction in subjects such as criminal law, civil law, evidence collection and investigation, patrol activities, administration of justice, community relations, report writing, first aid/CPR, firearms, arrest control tactics and driving. This program is approved by the Colorado Peace Officer and Standards Training Board.
Throughout the Academy program, Recruits will also participate in regular physical training; knowledge, skills and abilities will be assessed through multiple choice and true/false tests, role playing exercises and performance tests.
Upon successful completion of Academy training, Recruits will take the Colorado P.O.S.T. test and upon successful completion, will be Colorado P.O.S.T. Certified.
Apply soon as we have limited openings and spots fill up quickly!
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.
- Must possess a High School Diploma or GED
- Must be at least 21 years of age prior to June 2027
- Must have a Valid driver's license
- Must meet criteria established by P.O.S.T. if you are a Non-United States Citizens. Please follow this link for more information: (DACA recipients who meet Colorado P.O.S.T. eligibility are encouraged to apply).
TESTING PROCESS [IMPORTANT]
- Written Exam (flexible):
- The Adams County Sheriff’s Office offers testing services for the Academy Cadet position through National Testing Network (NTN). To register with NTN and schedule a test, go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, select ‘Find Jobs’, then select Law Enforcement Jobs and sign up for the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.
- When you visit the www.nationaltestingnetwork.com website:
- Law Enforcement Jobs / Select Adams County Colorado Academy Recruit
- Complete the NTN registration process and schedule your test.
Review all information related to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office Academy Cadet position, including minimum requirements, salary, and benefits. - Review detailed information about the testing process.
- Review the Frequently Asked Questions and take an online practice test (if desired).
- If you would like to purchase a practice test you can access it at the following links. Each are owned by outside companies and have various reviews.
- Ergo (NTN) Practice Test
- Police Test Info Practice Test
- Upon completion of your scheduled exam, scores are automatically forwarded to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. Candidates who attain a passing score of 70% or greater on the entry-level exam will be placed on the Sheriff’s Office list. The Sheriff’s Office will contact candidates on the list and will invite them to participate in further stages of the selection process.
- National Testing Network is a service provided to conduct entry-level testing in a standardized, professional environment. National Testing Network does not replace the responsibility and decision-making in the testing process for the Sheriff’s Office. All candidate results are provided to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office where the final decisions are made.
- Physical Ability Course (PAC)
- The PAC is a timed course wherein you will complete 9 obstacles. This phase is pass/fail. Candidates must complete the course in 2 Minutes or less to continue in the selection process. Participation in the PAC testing is mandatory.
- Physical Fitness Test Battery (mandatory participation)
- The physical fitness assessment is a series of four tests to include: cadence push-ups, sit-ups, a 1 1/2 mile run, and a flexibility test. This portion requires mandatory participation but is not pass/fail.
- Oral Board Interview
- The oral board interview will take approximately 30 minutes. Candidates must obtain a 70% or greater in the oral board to continue.
- Opportunity to obtain extra points in the areas of education and military service.
- Two-phase psychological evaluation
- Integrity Interview
- CVSA exam
- Physical exam
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