Deputy Sheriff -Patrol 2027

Summary

Job Number:797Salary: $40.53 - $55.10/hr.Department:Sheriff's Office Division: PatrolLocation: 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO, 80112Job Type:Hourly Full-TimePosting Date:09/11/2026Closing Date: 02/28/2027The 2027 hiring range is $84,302 - $114,608 annuallySalary depends on education and/or experienceYou MUST be Colorado P.O.S.T. Certified or have similar out of state Certification to be eligible for this positionAPPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PASS A PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST STATEMENT OF DUTIES:This position is responsible for performing a variety of complex law enforcement duties. Enforces Federal and State laws and County ordinances for the protection of life, health, safety, welfare and property. This position works under the general supervision of a Sergeant or designee.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.Performs routine patrol duties for the purpose of preventing, detecting, and responding to suspicious or illegal activity.Responds to calls for service on an emergency or non-emergency basis.Conducts initial investigations of crime scenes/incidents to obtain pertinent facts and information.Conducts interviews of witnesses, victims, participants, or suspects at scene of incident or crime.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.Prepares reports, forms, and documents related to patrol activities.Utilizes in car computer system to: write reports, self-dispatch to calls for service, obtain call history, and research in house records.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.May have to act as incident commander until a higher ranking person assumes command.May be assigned other duties as necessary.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 and 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 computers as required by position.Ability to successfully complete in-service/mandatory training.Ability to act with tact and impartiality.Ability to read and understand applicable Federal, State and local laws.Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately to emergency and/or threatening situations.Ability to protect oneself and others in threatening situations.Ability to physically subdue and control unruly and resisting individuals.Ability to perform law enforcement duties requiring good psychological and physical condition.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, fellow workers, court officials, suspects, witnesses, other law enforcement officials and the general public.Ability to pass established annual physical testing.Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION: High School Diploma or G.E.D.EXPERIENCE: No specific requirements.CERTIFICATIONS: Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certification or out-of-state equivalent (Colorado P.O.S.T. Provisional).ORAny combination of education and experience that satisfy the requirements of the job as approved by the Sheriff.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:College course work in criminal justice.Two (2) years of experience working in law enforcement.NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License.Must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.Must possess current CPR and First Aid certifications within the initial status period.Must possess Colorado P.O.S.T. Certification/ProvisionalMust be 21 years of age.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all inclusive.Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.Spends 60% of the time sitting and 40% of the time either standing, walking or running while in the field or office.Must possess sufficient strength to carry a human being from a hazardous area (average - 150 lbs.).Frequently pushes, pulls, climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, reaches, handles and feels while in the field and office.Must possess sufficient physical capability to overcome and restrain a combative or resistive subject.Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the two way radio, intercom system and telephone.Auditory capacity enabling the detection of sounds related to criminal or suspicious activity.Visual and fine/gross motor skills enabling the use of a firearm, office and field equipment.Visual and fine/gross motor skills enabling the safe operation of an emergency vehicle during normal, emergency, pursuit and hazardous weather situations.Visual capacity including color vision in order to distinguish color/ descriptions of vehicles, suspects, victims and other relevant objects.Olfactory sensory capabilities to detect criminal/hazardous situations.JOB-RELATED CONTACTS:Contacts are with individuals within the Sheriff's Office, with other Departments/Organizations and the general public. Specifically, extensive contact occurs with superiors, fellow workers, suspects, court officials, other Law Enforcement officials, arrestees and public.WORK ENVIRONMENT:Work is performed in circumstances involving hazards such as crimes, accidents, fires and disturbances which may be threatening to life or cause bodily harm. Work environment becomes extremely stressful during peak activity periods demanding full attention and coordination of numerous tasks simultaneously. Personal contact with any individual of the public, an inmate or arrestee occurs on a daily basis. This position requires physical contact of touching, controlling, sitting by, as well as the examining of an individual's extremities and body cavities. Hand-to-hand exchanges and face-to-face verbal communications between the member and the public are required on a constant basis. This position may require immediate response to medical emergencies where blood, body fluids or other medical hazards may be present. The member may or may not have time to take precautionary and protective measures. May be assigned to work schedules requiring work on rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.BIO-HAZARD NOTICE:This position has been determined to be an EXTREME exposure risk to "biohazards" including, but not limited to, viruses, toxins, and blood-borne pathogens, such as HIV/AIDS (human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), HBV (hepatitis B virus), and air-borne transmissions of TB (tuberculosis). Members are advised that exposure to a "biohazard" may result in severe illness and/or death. Members are required by agency policy to use protective equipment and clothing. Inoculation may be required to prevent and/or treat exposures to "biohazards".BENEFITS:Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office employees are provided benefits to include, but not limited to, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, retirement plan and paid time off. For a complete summary of benefits review them at: 2026 Benefits Summary401(a) DEFINED BENEFIT RETIREMENT PLAN:Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office employees participate in a mandatory defined benefit program designed to help employees establish a source of income for retirement years. Through the Plan, eligible employees set aside 9.00% of their salary on a pretax basis of which the County matches at 10%. The County also contributes 6.2% to Social Security.APPLICANT DISQUALIFICATION FACTORS:Applicants are advised that areas for disqualification from further consideration include, but are not limited to, the following:Illegal Drug Use – Marijuana use will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Applicants who have used any other illegal drug use within the past five (5) years will be disqualified.Any felony convictionAny conviction involving an act of Domestic ViolenceDriving Record - This includes receiving a DUI within the past five (5) years, having your driver's license suspended for any reason within the past five (5) years, and having five (5) or more tickets within the past five (5) years.Outside activities which may be deemed a conflict of interestRevelation or discovery of assaultive behaviorDocumented record of prior poor work performanceUnsuccessful completion of any basic requirement#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Job Number:797Salary: $40.53 - $55.10/hr.Department:Sheriff's Office Division: PatrolLocation: 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO, 80112Job Type:Hourly Full-TimePosting Date:09/11/2026Closing Date: 02/28/2027The 2027 hiring range is $84,302 - $114,608 annuallySalary depends on education and/or experienceYou MUST be Colorado P.O.S.T. Certified or have similar out of state Certification to be eligible for this positionAPPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PASS A PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST STATEMENT OF DUTIES:This position is responsible for performing a variety of complex law enforcement duties. Enforces Federal and State laws and County ordinances for the protection of life, health, safety, welfare and property. This position works under the general supervision of a Sergeant or designee.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.Performs routine patrol duties for the purpose of preventing, detecting, and responding to suspicious or illegal activity.Responds to calls for service on an emergency or non-emergency basis.Conducts initial investigations of crime scenes/incidents to obtain pertinent facts and information.Conducts interviews of witnesses, victims, participants, or suspects at scene of incident or crime.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.Prepares reports, forms, and documents related to patrol activities.Utilizes in car computer system to: write reports, self-dispatch to calls for service, obtain call history, and research in house records.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.May have to act as incident commander until a higher ranking person assumes command.May be assigned other duties as necessary.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 and 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 computers as required by position.Ability to successfully complete in-service/mandatory training.Ability to act with tact and impartiality.Ability to read and understand applicable Federal, State and local laws.Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately to emergency and/or threatening situations.Ability to protect oneself and others in threatening situations.Ability to physically subdue and control unruly and resisting individuals.Ability to perform law enforcement duties requiring good psychological and physical condition.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, fellow workers, court officials, suspects, witnesses, other law enforcement officials and the general public.Ability to pass established annual physical testing.Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION: High School Diploma or G.E.D.EXPERIENCE: No specific requirements.CERTIFICATIONS: Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certification or out-of-state equivalent (Colorado P.O.S.T. Provisional).ORAny combination of education and experience that satisfy the requirements of the job as approved by the Sheriff.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:College course work in criminal justice.Two (2) years of experience working in law enforcement.NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License.Must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.Must possess current CPR and First Aid certifications within the initial status period.Must possess Colorado P.O.S.T. Certification/ProvisionalMust be 21 years of age.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all inclusive.Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.Spends 60% of the time sitting and 40% of the time either standing, walking or running while in the field or office.Must possess sufficient strength to carry a human being from a hazardous area (average - 150 lbs.).Frequently pushes, pulls, climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, reaches, handles and feels while in the field and office.Must possess sufficient physical capability to overcome and restrain a combative or resistive subject.Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the two way radio, intercom system and telephone.Auditory capacity enabling the detection of sounds related to criminal or suspicious activity.Visual and fine/gross motor skills enabling the use of a firearm, office and field equipment.Visual and fine/gross motor skills enabling the safe operation of an emergency vehicle during normal, emergency, pursuit and hazardous weather situations.Visual capacity including color vision in order to distinguish color/ descriptions of vehicles, suspects, victims and other relevant objects.Olfactory sensory capabilities to detect criminal/hazardous situations.JOB-RELATED CONTACTS:Contacts are with individuals within the Sheriff's Office, with other Departments/Organizations and the general public. Specifically, extensive contact occurs with superiors, fellow workers, suspects, court officials, other Law Enforcement officials, arrestees and public.WORK ENVIRONMENT:Work is performed in circumstances involving hazards such as crimes, accidents, fires and disturbances which may be threatening to life or cause bodily harm. Work environment becomes extremely stressful during peak activity periods demanding full attention and coordination of numerous tasks simultaneously. Personal contact with any individual of the public, an inmate or arrestee occurs on a daily basis. This position requires physical contact of touching, controlling, sitting by, as well as the examining of an individual's extremities and body cavities. Hand-to-hand exchanges and face-to-face verbal communications between the member and the public are required on a constant basis. This position may require immediate response to medical emergencies where blood, body fluids or other medical hazards may be present. The member may or may not have time to take precautionary and protective measures. May be assigned to work schedules requiring work on rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.BIO-HAZARD NOTICE:This position has been determined to be an EXTREME exposure risk to "biohazards" including, but not limited to, viruses, toxins, and blood-borne pathogens, such as HIV/AIDS (human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), HBV (hepatitis B virus), and air-borne transmissions of TB (tuberculosis). Members are advised that exposure to a "biohazard" may result in severe illness and/or death. Members are required by agency policy to use protective equipment and clothing. Inoculation may be required to prevent and/or treat exposures to "biohazards".BENEFITS:Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office employees are provided benefits to include, but not limited to, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, retirement plan and paid time off. For a complete summary of benefits review them at: 2026 Benefits Summary401(a) DEFINED BENEFIT RETIREMENT PLAN:Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office employees participate in a mandatory defined benefit program designed to help employees establish a source of income for retirement years. Through the Plan, eligible employees set aside 9.00% of their salary on a pretax basis of which the County matches at 10%. The County also contributes 6.2% to Social Security.APPLICANT DISQUALIFICATION FACTORS:Applicants are advised that areas for disqualification from further consideration include, but are not limited to, the following:Illegal Drug Use – Marijuana use will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Applicants who have used any other illegal drug use within the past five (5) years will be disqualified.Any felony convictionAny conviction involving an act of Domestic ViolenceDriving Record - This includes receiving a DUI within the past five (5) years, having your driver's license suspended for any reason within the past five (5) years, and having five (5) or more tickets within the past five (5) years.Outside activities which may be deemed a conflict of interestRevelation or discovery of assaultive behaviorDocumented record of prior poor work performanceUnsuccessful completion of any basic requirement#J-18808-Ljbffr