What are the responsibilities and job description for the Court Security Deputy position at Boulder County Sheriff's Office?
Salary
$81,828.00 - $114,384.00 Annually
Location
Boulder, CO
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
SH2026-002
Department
Sheriffs Office
Division
SHE Jail
Opening Date
01/08/2026
Closing Date
1/22/2026 12:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Court Security Deputy
Salary Range
$6,819 - $9,532 monthly
$81,828 - $114,384 Annually
A deputy assigned to the court security unit works as a uniformed, sworn, firearms-qualified deputy with the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office. This is an armed position that provides entrance screening, building security, public assistance and law enforcement duties related to maintaining a safe, lawful, and secure environment at the Boulder County Justice Center and the Longmont Courthouse. Duties and responsibilities vary depending on assignment. Some shifts are approximately regular county business hours, but early morning and evening assignments are possible, as well as overtime opportunities, depending upon the needs of the Sheriff’s Office.
Must have completed a State Certified Law Enforcement Training Academy and be COLORADO P.O.S.T. CERTIFIED OR CERTIFIABLE. Certifiable means that you have completed an academy and are awaiting being hired, or have certification from another entity that Colorado P.O.S.T. will accept in lieu of attending a Colorado P.O.S.T. academy. Lateral applicants will be highly considered for the position. Lateral applicants are started at a higher salary level.
Deputies assigned to the court security unit are the first line of contact with visitors and staff to either courthouse. They are uniformed representatives of both Boulder County and the Boulder County Sheriff's Office. Deputies must possess skills which require professionalism, excellent communication skills with a wide variety of people, and the ability to rapidly solve problems and make sound decisions.
A deputy assigned to the Court Security Unit must have basic knowledge of screening visitors, conducting detentions and arrests, and the court processes within the 20th Judicial District of the State of Colorado. The primary job emphasis is on the safety and security of court staff, the public, Sheriff’s Office staff, and in-custody individuals. This includes basic knowledge of the following: properly placing restraints on inmates and arrestees for transport, driving Sheriff’s Office vehicles, operating Sheriff’s Office vehicle accessories, escorting inmates to and from courtrooms, monitoring the courtrooms and inmates during court, exercising control over the courtroom during incidents, knowledge of video court, use of video court equipment, writing incident reports, knowledge of arrest standards and arrest reports, booking knowledge such as the use of NCIC/CCIC, knowledge of the records management system and the jail management system, how to use a department issued radio, knowledge of radio channels, utilizing a firearm and/or intermediate weapons in the defense of self or others, performing investigations, and conducting searches and inventories of inmates, arrestees, and property.
Deputies must also have knowledge, skills, and experience in understanding and applying state and federal law.
New employees receive an 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month.
Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.
Boulder County is a family-friendly workplace dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
PLEASE NOTE: When submitting your application be sure to include all relevant education and experience, as applications are screened based on the qualifications listed in this position announcement. Applications that do not appear to meet minimum qualifications, as outlined below, will not be considered. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completed applications.
Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team.
Examples of Duties
Physical Requirements
Seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing legibly. Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. Frequent sitting, standing, and walking, which may be required for long periods of time and may involve climbing stairs or ladders and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain. Addition physical requirements may include frequent lifting and/or moving up to 45 pounds.
STANDING: Standing performed on a constant basis.
WALKING/RUNNING: Walking is performed on a constant basis. Deputies are required to demonstrate the ability to complete a maximum effort essential job function evaluation in the form of an obstacle course of running a distance of approximately 300 feet, or 100 yards, from a sitting position, within which you will have to navigate an obstacle course requiring you to open two doors as you enter and leave a room, serpentine around two stationary obstacles and clear two 16” high hurdles within 45 seconds. Upon completion of the 100-yard run, you will then have to place a compliant person into handcuffs while giving verbal commands (double-locking is not expected).
LIFTING: Deputies may also be required to lift and carry an impaired or combative individual from 20-30 horizontal feet in booking on an occasional basis. Deputies are required to demonstrate the ability to lift a 150 pound drag dummy and hold it off the ground for a period of 10 seconds. Deputies must also demonstrate the ability to lift a 25-pound medicine ball and carry it up 13 stairs and back down, lift 35 pounds from the ground up to chest height and then return it to the ground.
CARRYING: A duty belt and 2-way radio are also carried and worn constantly weighing approximately 8.5 pounds.
PUSHING: Deputies must demonstrate the ability to drag the 150-pound dummy on a level surface 25 five feet.
STOOPING/BENDING: Stooping is performed on a frequent basis when performing various tasks throughout the day.
CRAWLING: Crawling is only done on a seldom basis and only for a short distance.
CLIMBING: Climbing stairs is performed on an occasional to frequent basis.
TWISTING/TURNING AT THE WAIST AND NECK: Twisting/Turning at the waist and neck occurs on an occasional to frequent basis for deputies. The amount of twisting will vary on a daily basis.
BALANCING: Good balance is required when restraining/carrying a combative individual.
Hand And Arm Functions
Reaching at or below shoulder - Occasional to frequent.
Reaching above shoulder - Occasional.
Simple grasping - Occasional to frequent.
Power grip - Occasional, when restraining inmates, performing use of force techniques, pushing/pulling carts.
Gross, finger dexterity - Occasional to frequent.
Fine, finger dexterity - Occasional to frequent.
Feeling - Occasional to frequent.
FOOT FUNCTIONS: - Gross, foot control - Seldom, when transporting inmates via car or van.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Seldom: Activity or condition does not exist on a daily basis.
Occasionally: Activity or condition exists less than 1/3 of work shift.
Frequently: Activity or condition exists from 1/2 to 2/3 of work shift.
Constant: Activity or condition exists more than 2/3 of work shift.
Benefits
As well as offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers employees an array of benefits. For all FTE and Term employees, we provide:
Outstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage. Information can be found HERE. Additional Benefits can be found HERE. (Download PDF reader) Generous paid time off PERA- The County and all employees pay into both Social Security and PERA
It Is Important That You Answer All Questions Below Pertaining To Previous Life And Employment History Truthfully, Even If Previous Experiences Are Not Always Favorable. Please Indicate That You Understand The Following- I Understand That In Order For My Application To Be Considered And For Me Advance Through The Hiring Process, I Must Answer The Following Questions Truthfully. Any Discrepancies Between The Information That I Provide On My Application And Future Testing For This Position May Disqualify Me From The Hiring Process
Please list any and all aliases, maiden name, nicknames, other name changes.
03
List all residences in the last 10 years, beginning with your most recent address, including county of resident. List dates resided at each residence.
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I acknowledge that in order to be considered for a position with the Boulder County Sheriff's Office I must list all places of employment for the last 15 years.
Have you ever been discharged (fired), asked to resign, furloughed, or put on inactive status for cause, or subjected to disciplinary action while employed? If so, state place of employment and circumstances.
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Have you worked for the Boulder County Sheriff's Office previously? If so, state dates employed, position, and supervisor.
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Have you served in the United States Armed Forces?
If YES to Military service, were you ever disciplined, arrested, or court marshaled? If so, please explain.
09
Are you now or have you ever been a member of any organization, association, movement, or group which advocates the overthrow of our constitutional form of government, or which has adopted the policy of advocating or approving the commission of acts of force or violence or which seeks to alter the form of government of the United States by unconstitutional means?
Are you now or have you even been a member of or associated with a group or organization that engages in illegal activities; and/or are you now or have you ever been associated with a group that advocates or engages in hatred, hostility, or violence towards people of a different race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, or other protected categories?
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Do you have any tattoos/scars/marks anywhere on your body that are associated with a group that advocates or engages in hatred, hostility, or violence towards people of a different race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, or other protected category?
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Litigation Information: Have you ever been the plaintiff of, or named in civil litigation, or received notice of claim or intent to be sued? If yes, please explain.
13
Please tell us about any prior drug usage (including marijuana and psilocybin mushrooms)- drugs used, how often, approximate last time used for each. Sharing this information will not preclude you from employment, however, it is information we need to evaluate your honesty and integrity as part of the hiring process.
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Driver's License: List all states where you have been licensed to operate a motor vehicle. LIST YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBER.
15
Traffic summons/tickets: List any traffic tickets/summons or accidents, indicated date (to the best of your knowledge), Police or Military Agency, Location, and Disposition.
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Criminal Offense Information: List any occurrence for which you were arrested, and/or detained by police, regardless of formality and punishment. List occurrences as an adult and as a juvenile. If none, list N/A
17
List any friends, relatives, or acquaintances employed by Boulder County Sheriff's Office and their relationship to you.
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Were you referred to this position by a current BCSO employee, volunteer, or employee who is contracted to work for the BCSO? If so, what is their name?
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Have you previously applied with the Boulder County Sheriff's Office? If yes, state for which position(s) applied and dates.
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Do you have active applications with other law enforcement agencies? If yes, list agency, date, position applied for, and status (if known).
21
Why are you seeking employment with the Boulder County Sheriff's Office and why do you feel qualified for the position for which you have applied?
22
Notwithstanding the provisions of Colorado Constitutional Amendment 20, Medical Marijuana, and Amendment 64 legalizing the limited use of marijuana, or Colorado Revised Statute 12-170-103 (the use of "natural medicines," also known as psilocybin mushrooms, the use or non-duty related possession of marijuana or "natural medicines" (psilocybin mushrooms) by a Sheriff's Office employee is a violation of federal law, and is prohibited by policy. Do you acknowledge the use of marijuana and “natural medicine” (i.e.: Psilocybin mushrooms) is prohibited by Federal law and Boulder County Sheriff’s Office policy?
List all high schools attended, dates attended and school address.
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Are you POST certified? If not, are you currently enrolled in a State Certified Law Enforcement Academy? If so, which one?
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POST Certificate Number and date issued. (For State Certified Peace Officers)
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AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION: I hereby authorize the release of all information and records concerning myself to any agent of the Boulder County Sheriff's Office. The intent of this authorization is to give my consent for complete disclosure of information regarding my background, reputation, and character. This includes, but is not limited to: Records of educational institutions; military records; employment and pre-employment records; training records; financial or credit records; complaints or grievances filed by or against me; records of investigation, complaint, arrest, trial and/or convictions for alleged or actual violations of law; the results of polygraph examinations; records of civil complaints made by or against me; and verbal or written statements by any person; however personal or confidential they may appear to be. I respectfully request and direct you to release all such information upon the request of any representative of the Boulder County Sheriff's Office, regardless of any agreement to the contrary I may have previously made with you. I understand that the above information is for use by the Boulder County Sheriff's Office in conducting a background investigation to determine my suitability for employment, and will be kept confidential. I understand that all materials obtained become the property of the Boulder County Sheriff's Office and will not be released to me. In the event my application is disapproved, the specific reason therefore cannot be revealed to me. I understand that I have rights guaranteed by law to privacy with regards to the disclosure and access of records of information concerning me, and I voluntarily, knowingly, and willingly waive those rights with the understanding that information furnished will be used by the Boulder County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with employment procedures. For and in consideration of the acceptance and processing of my application for employment, I agree to hold the Boulder County Sheriff's Office, its agents, and employees harmless from any and all claims and liability associated with my application for employment or in any way connected with the decision whether or not to employ me with the Boulder County Sheriff's Office. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless any person or organization, and their agents and employees, to whom this request is presented, from and against all claims, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising out of or by reason of complying with this request. A photocopy, fax, scanned, or electronic version of this release form will be valid as an original hereof, even though said photocopy does not contain my original signature. APPLICANT: Type your full name in the space provided. By doing so, you acknowledge that your typed name constitutes and electronic signature, which holds the same force as an original signature.
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I affirm that the information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that withholding pertinent information or purposely falsifying information will be cause for refusing further consideration of my application. I also acknowledge that by submitting my application I am giving the Boulder County Sheriff's Office permission to investigate my background, including criminal history. I understand that my date of birth may be required to accurately conduct a criminal background investigation.
Employer Boulder County
Address 2025 14th Street
Boulder, Colorado, 80302
Phone 303-441-3525
Website http://www.bouldercounty.org
$81,828.00 - $114,384.00 Annually
Location
Boulder, CO
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
SH2026-002
Department
Sheriffs Office
Division
SHE Jail
Opening Date
01/08/2026
Closing Date
1/22/2026 12:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Non-Exempt
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Court Security Deputy
Salary Range
$6,819 - $9,532 monthly
$81,828 - $114,384 Annually
A deputy assigned to the court security unit works as a uniformed, sworn, firearms-qualified deputy with the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office. This is an armed position that provides entrance screening, building security, public assistance and law enforcement duties related to maintaining a safe, lawful, and secure environment at the Boulder County Justice Center and the Longmont Courthouse. Duties and responsibilities vary depending on assignment. Some shifts are approximately regular county business hours, but early morning and evening assignments are possible, as well as overtime opportunities, depending upon the needs of the Sheriff’s Office.
Must have completed a State Certified Law Enforcement Training Academy and be COLORADO P.O.S.T. CERTIFIED OR CERTIFIABLE. Certifiable means that you have completed an academy and are awaiting being hired, or have certification from another entity that Colorado P.O.S.T. will accept in lieu of attending a Colorado P.O.S.T. academy. Lateral applicants will be highly considered for the position. Lateral applicants are started at a higher salary level.
Deputies assigned to the court security unit are the first line of contact with visitors and staff to either courthouse. They are uniformed representatives of both Boulder County and the Boulder County Sheriff's Office. Deputies must possess skills which require professionalism, excellent communication skills with a wide variety of people, and the ability to rapidly solve problems and make sound decisions.
A deputy assigned to the Court Security Unit must have basic knowledge of screening visitors, conducting detentions and arrests, and the court processes within the 20th Judicial District of the State of Colorado. The primary job emphasis is on the safety and security of court staff, the public, Sheriff’s Office staff, and in-custody individuals. This includes basic knowledge of the following: properly placing restraints on inmates and arrestees for transport, driving Sheriff’s Office vehicles, operating Sheriff’s Office vehicle accessories, escorting inmates to and from courtrooms, monitoring the courtrooms and inmates during court, exercising control over the courtroom during incidents, knowledge of video court, use of video court equipment, writing incident reports, knowledge of arrest standards and arrest reports, booking knowledge such as the use of NCIC/CCIC, knowledge of the records management system and the jail management system, how to use a department issued radio, knowledge of radio channels, utilizing a firearm and/or intermediate weapons in the defense of self or others, performing investigations, and conducting searches and inventories of inmates, arrestees, and property.
Deputies must also have knowledge, skills, and experience in understanding and applying state and federal law.
New employees receive an 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month.
Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.
Boulder County is a family-friendly workplace dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
PLEASE NOTE: When submitting your application be sure to include all relevant education and experience, as applications are screened based on the qualifications listed in this position announcement. Applications that do not appear to meet minimum qualifications, as outlined below, will not be considered. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completed applications.
Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team.
Examples of Duties
- Screens individuals at the Boulder and Longmont courthouses for weapons or contraband and ensures the security of the facilities and properties.
- Makes arrests in the courthouses upon court order and conduct other investigations and perform arrests.
- Issues tickets for parking ordinance violations.
- Completes reports documenting their enforcement activities.
- Serves civil papers.
- Monitors and responds to emergency situations within the courthouses, including, but not limited to, panic alarms, disturbances, and medical emergencies.
- Helps resolve volatile situations or other security concerns with people suffering from medical, mental health, or other emergencies.
- Performs related work as required.
- May be reassigned in case of emergency situation.
- This is an armed position. Applicants must be or must be able to become firearms qualified, including, handgun, rifle, and less-lethal shotgun.
- Must be able to pass the Jail Division Essential Job Demands (EJD) test.
- Must be P.O.S.T. certified or certifiable (see description above for details)
- Per BCSO Policy 513, deputies must carry at least one approved intermediate weapon or Taser as a less lethal alternative to their firearm. They must maintain qualification and training standards for their intermediate weapons.
- It is preferred that all newly hired or assigned deputies in the court security unit qualify with a rifle through the firearms program.
- It is preferred that applicants have, or are willing to attend, Crisis Intervention Training.
- Must be 21 years old.
- Must not have any felony convictions or committed/been arrested for any felonies.
- Must not have used any illegal drugs in the past three years.
- Must not have any domestic violence offense related convictions or domestic violence related restraining orders in effect.
- Must have a valid driver’s license, and have a good driving record.
- Must not have any DUI/DWAI convictions or driver's license suspensions or revocations within 24 months of application or more than one DUI/DWAI conviction in lifetime.
- Boulder County Sheriff’s Office policy strictly prohibits the use of marijuana by its employees; applicants must not use marijuana from the time of receiving a conditional job offer. A history of excessive use of illegal drugs, or other offenses, could disqualify an applicant.
- Basic knowledge of law enforcement procedures and techniques.
- Working knowledge of emergency first aid procedures.
- Ability to work effectively with other employee, agencies, and the public.
- Ability to use computers to obtain, convey, and record information for official government reports.
Physical Requirements
Seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing legibly. Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. Frequent sitting, standing, and walking, which may be required for long periods of time and may involve climbing stairs or ladders and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain. Addition physical requirements may include frequent lifting and/or moving up to 45 pounds.
- Vision - Dual vision is required. 20/20 minimum, natural or corrected, in both eyes and have minimum peripheral vision of 700 in both eyes. Constantly uses vision (day and night) to observe criminal and non-criminal activity, occasionally driving motor vehicles. Constantly is required to differentiate and distinguish colors, shapes, distances, and sizes of objects, people, and animals.
- Hearing - Dual hearing is required. When tested by use of an audiometric device, does not have an average hearing loss in the better ear greater than 40 decibels at 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz with or without a hearing aid when the audiometric device is calibrated to American National Standard. Constantly uses hearing to detect sounds of criminal and non-criminal behavior. Constantly uses hearing to distinguish sources and content of a wide variety of sounds. Constantly uses hearing to monitor and use a police radio, radio telephone and standard telephone to communicate with the dispatch center, other officers and the public. Occasionally must be able to hear and understand a whispered voice from a distance of twenty feet. Occasionally must hear people verbally calling/yelling for assistance from a distance of one hundred feet.
- Sense of Smell - Intact. Occasionally uses the olfactory sense to detect illegal use of drugs or chemicals. Occasionally uses the olfactory sense to detect and evaluate the presence of toxic or offensive vapors, smoke and fuels.
- Speech - Must be able to speak and understand the English language. Constantly uses voice to communicate with other persons and dictate reports. Frequently verbally directs suspects, animals, and citizens what to do using a louder than normal speaking voice.
- Body Movement
- Back and Upper Body - Frequently lift from the ground to waist or move objects weighing fifty pounds or more and carry objects weighing fifty pounds or more, over fifty feet.
- Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. Frequent sitting, standing, and walking, which may be required for long periods of time and may involve climbing stairs or ladders and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain. May occasionally operate a motor vehicle. Applicants must be able to pass the Essential Job Demands (EJD) test. Applicants must be able to become weapons certified. This is an armed position.
STANDING: Standing performed on a constant basis.
WALKING/RUNNING: Walking is performed on a constant basis. Deputies are required to demonstrate the ability to complete a maximum effort essential job function evaluation in the form of an obstacle course of running a distance of approximately 300 feet, or 100 yards, from a sitting position, within which you will have to navigate an obstacle course requiring you to open two doors as you enter and leave a room, serpentine around two stationary obstacles and clear two 16” high hurdles within 45 seconds. Upon completion of the 100-yard run, you will then have to place a compliant person into handcuffs while giving verbal commands (double-locking is not expected).
LIFTING: Deputies may also be required to lift and carry an impaired or combative individual from 20-30 horizontal feet in booking on an occasional basis. Deputies are required to demonstrate the ability to lift a 150 pound drag dummy and hold it off the ground for a period of 10 seconds. Deputies must also demonstrate the ability to lift a 25-pound medicine ball and carry it up 13 stairs and back down, lift 35 pounds from the ground up to chest height and then return it to the ground.
CARRYING: A duty belt and 2-way radio are also carried and worn constantly weighing approximately 8.5 pounds.
PUSHING: Deputies must demonstrate the ability to drag the 150-pound dummy on a level surface 25 five feet.
STOOPING/BENDING: Stooping is performed on a frequent basis when performing various tasks throughout the day.
CRAWLING: Crawling is only done on a seldom basis and only for a short distance.
CLIMBING: Climbing stairs is performed on an occasional to frequent basis.
TWISTING/TURNING AT THE WAIST AND NECK: Twisting/Turning at the waist and neck occurs on an occasional to frequent basis for deputies. The amount of twisting will vary on a daily basis.
BALANCING: Good balance is required when restraining/carrying a combative individual.
Hand And Arm Functions
Reaching at or below shoulder - Occasional to frequent.
Reaching above shoulder - Occasional.
Simple grasping - Occasional to frequent.
Power grip - Occasional, when restraining inmates, performing use of force techniques, pushing/pulling carts.
Gross, finger dexterity - Occasional to frequent.
Fine, finger dexterity - Occasional to frequent.
Feeling - Occasional to frequent.
FOOT FUNCTIONS: - Gross, foot control - Seldom, when transporting inmates via car or van.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Seldom: Activity or condition does not exist on a daily basis.
Occasionally: Activity or condition exists less than 1/3 of work shift.
Frequently: Activity or condition exists from 1/2 to 2/3 of work shift.
Constant: Activity or condition exists more than 2/3 of work shift.
Benefits
As well as offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers employees an array of benefits. For all FTE and Term employees, we provide:
- Including:
- Family-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements
- 12 weeks Paid Caregiver leave
- Breast feeding friendly-work environment
- Sick child care, an infants-at-work policy
- Access to LifeMart discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel and more!
- Access to a nationally-recognized wellness program
- Employee Assistance Program
- PERA 401k
- Social Security retirement plans
- Additional Life and Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance
- County-paid tuition assistance
- Eligible for PSLF- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Free EcoPass
- Hospital Indemnity
- ID Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- 8 Hours of Paid Public Service Leave
- Holidays
- New Year's Day January 1
- Martin Luther King's Birthday January
- Presidents' Day February
- Memorial Day May
- Juneteenth June 19
- Independence Day July 4
- Labor Day September
- Indigenous People's Day
- General Election Day November (first Tuesday after the first Monday, even years)
- Veterans' Day November 11
- Thanksgiving Day November
- Friday after Thanksgiving*
- Christmas Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
- Christmas Day December 25
- New Year’s Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
- Vacation**
- 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire
- Eight hours of vacation per month for the first year of continuous service, then accrue twelve hours of vacation per month after the first year of continuous service.
- Medical**
- Eight hours of medical leave for each month employed.
- Employer contribution to Social Security: 7.65% of salary
- Employer contribution to PERA (Local Government Division- most county employees: 14.76%
- The District Attorney’s Office observe Francis Xavier Cabrini Day on the first Monday in October and omit the Friday after Thanksgiving
- Vacation and Medical leave are based off of full time FTE accruals. Part-time FTE/term employees accrue leave based on the percentage of time they work.
It Is Important That You Answer All Questions Below Pertaining To Previous Life And Employment History Truthfully, Even If Previous Experiences Are Not Always Favorable. Please Indicate That You Understand The Following- I Understand That In Order For My Application To Be Considered And For Me Advance Through The Hiring Process, I Must Answer The Following Questions Truthfully. Any Discrepancies Between The Information That I Provide On My Application And Future Testing For This Position May Disqualify Me From The Hiring Process
- Yes
- No
Please list any and all aliases, maiden name, nicknames, other name changes.
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List all residences in the last 10 years, beginning with your most recent address, including county of resident. List dates resided at each residence.
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I acknowledge that in order to be considered for a position with the Boulder County Sheriff's Office I must list all places of employment for the last 15 years.
- Yes
- No
Have you ever been discharged (fired), asked to resign, furloughed, or put on inactive status for cause, or subjected to disciplinary action while employed? If so, state place of employment and circumstances.
06
Have you worked for the Boulder County Sheriff's Office previously? If so, state dates employed, position, and supervisor.
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Have you served in the United States Armed Forces?
- Yes
- No
If YES to Military service, were you ever disciplined, arrested, or court marshaled? If so, please explain.
09
Are you now or have you ever been a member of any organization, association, movement, or group which advocates the overthrow of our constitutional form of government, or which has adopted the policy of advocating or approving the commission of acts of force or violence or which seeks to alter the form of government of the United States by unconstitutional means?
- Yes
- No
Are you now or have you even been a member of or associated with a group or organization that engages in illegal activities; and/or are you now or have you ever been associated with a group that advocates or engages in hatred, hostility, or violence towards people of a different race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, or other protected categories?
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Do you have any tattoos/scars/marks anywhere on your body that are associated with a group that advocates or engages in hatred, hostility, or violence towards people of a different race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, or other protected category?
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Litigation Information: Have you ever been the plaintiff of, or named in civil litigation, or received notice of claim or intent to be sued? If yes, please explain.
13
Please tell us about any prior drug usage (including marijuana and psilocybin mushrooms)- drugs used, how often, approximate last time used for each. Sharing this information will not preclude you from employment, however, it is information we need to evaluate your honesty and integrity as part of the hiring process.
14
Driver's License: List all states where you have been licensed to operate a motor vehicle. LIST YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBER.
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Traffic summons/tickets: List any traffic tickets/summons or accidents, indicated date (to the best of your knowledge), Police or Military Agency, Location, and Disposition.
16
Criminal Offense Information: List any occurrence for which you were arrested, and/or detained by police, regardless of formality and punishment. List occurrences as an adult and as a juvenile. If none, list N/A
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List any friends, relatives, or acquaintances employed by Boulder County Sheriff's Office and their relationship to you.
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Were you referred to this position by a current BCSO employee, volunteer, or employee who is contracted to work for the BCSO? If so, what is their name?
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Have you previously applied with the Boulder County Sheriff's Office? If yes, state for which position(s) applied and dates.
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Do you have active applications with other law enforcement agencies? If yes, list agency, date, position applied for, and status (if known).
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Why are you seeking employment with the Boulder County Sheriff's Office and why do you feel qualified for the position for which you have applied?
22
Notwithstanding the provisions of Colorado Constitutional Amendment 20, Medical Marijuana, and Amendment 64 legalizing the limited use of marijuana, or Colorado Revised Statute 12-170-103 (the use of "natural medicines," also known as psilocybin mushrooms, the use or non-duty related possession of marijuana or "natural medicines" (psilocybin mushrooms) by a Sheriff's Office employee is a violation of federal law, and is prohibited by policy. Do you acknowledge the use of marijuana and “natural medicine” (i.e.: Psilocybin mushrooms) is prohibited by Federal law and Boulder County Sheriff’s Office policy?
- Yes
- No
List all high schools attended, dates attended and school address.
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Are you POST certified? If not, are you currently enrolled in a State Certified Law Enforcement Academy? If so, which one?
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POST Certificate Number and date issued. (For State Certified Peace Officers)
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AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION: I hereby authorize the release of all information and records concerning myself to any agent of the Boulder County Sheriff's Office. The intent of this authorization is to give my consent for complete disclosure of information regarding my background, reputation, and character. This includes, but is not limited to: Records of educational institutions; military records; employment and pre-employment records; training records; financial or credit records; complaints or grievances filed by or against me; records of investigation, complaint, arrest, trial and/or convictions for alleged or actual violations of law; the results of polygraph examinations; records of civil complaints made by or against me; and verbal or written statements by any person; however personal or confidential they may appear to be. I respectfully request and direct you to release all such information upon the request of any representative of the Boulder County Sheriff's Office, regardless of any agreement to the contrary I may have previously made with you. I understand that the above information is for use by the Boulder County Sheriff's Office in conducting a background investigation to determine my suitability for employment, and will be kept confidential. I understand that all materials obtained become the property of the Boulder County Sheriff's Office and will not be released to me. In the event my application is disapproved, the specific reason therefore cannot be revealed to me. I understand that I have rights guaranteed by law to privacy with regards to the disclosure and access of records of information concerning me, and I voluntarily, knowingly, and willingly waive those rights with the understanding that information furnished will be used by the Boulder County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with employment procedures. For and in consideration of the acceptance and processing of my application for employment, I agree to hold the Boulder County Sheriff's Office, its agents, and employees harmless from any and all claims and liability associated with my application for employment or in any way connected with the decision whether or not to employ me with the Boulder County Sheriff's Office. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless any person or organization, and their agents and employees, to whom this request is presented, from and against all claims, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising out of or by reason of complying with this request. A photocopy, fax, scanned, or electronic version of this release form will be valid as an original hereof, even though said photocopy does not contain my original signature. APPLICANT: Type your full name in the space provided. By doing so, you acknowledge that your typed name constitutes and electronic signature, which holds the same force as an original signature.
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I affirm that the information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that withholding pertinent information or purposely falsifying information will be cause for refusing further consideration of my application. I also acknowledge that by submitting my application I am giving the Boulder County Sheriff's Office permission to investigate my background, including criminal history. I understand that my date of birth may be required to accurately conduct a criminal background investigation.
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Employer Boulder County
Address 2025 14th Street
Boulder, Colorado, 80302
Phone 303-441-3525
Website http://www.bouldercounty.org
Salary : $81,828 - $114,384