Deputy Sheriff August 2026 Academy – Denver Sheriff Department

About the role

The Denver Sheriff Department is seeking qualified applicants for the August 2026 Training Academy. The department offers a wide range of opportunities across two major operational divisions, including detention facilities, courts, medical settings, and transportation operations.

Responsibilities

• Work a variety of shifts (nights, weekends, and holidays required)
• Lead, supervise, and interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds in complex and often sensitive situations
• Maintain the custody, safety, and care of persons in custody across multiple operational environments
• Conduct searches for contraband, inspect for maintenance and safety hazards, and monitor behavior and well-being of persons in custody
• Transport persons in custody between detention centers, courts, medical facilities, and other designated locations
• Conduct intake and booking processes, including reviewing charges, court orders, and legal status to ensure proper classification and housing
• Inventory, receipt, and maintain accountability of inmate property, personal belongings, and departmental equipment, including keys, uniforms, and weapons
• Calculate release dates, communicate custody policies, and prepare required documentation including bonds and census reports
• Respond to and investigate incidents such as altercations, thefts, or accidents by preserving scene, maintaining chain of custody for evidence and preparing reports; and provide testimony in court when necessary
• Exercise sound judgment in applying policies and procedures, escalating non-routine issues through the appropriate chain of command

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate
• Experience Requirement: None
• Licenses and certifications: Valid Driver’s License at the time of application. Certified physical fitness standards adopted by the Department.
• Age: Must be 21 years of age by the start of the academy
• Experience: Be currently employed by a law enforcement agency (to include law enforcement-related military occupations) or have been separated as a peace officer for one year or less and have a minimum of three (3) years experience
• Background check: No current internal affairs investigation pending in current agency, no sustained discipline in the last three (3) years

Qualifications

• Ability to perform the essential functions of a deputy sheriff
• Ability to meet certification standards in firearms and tactical weapons; participate in ongoing training and qualification

Benefits

• Competitive salary and up to a $3,000 signing bonus (subject to conditions and timelines outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement)
• Outstanding benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts, life insurance, retirement plans, and more
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Shift differential
• Comprehensive pregnancy policy and paid parental leave to support growing families
• 25% educational grants for DSD employees and their immediate family members through Colorado Technical University (CTU)
• Tuition savings of up to 30% and the ability to accelerate degree completion through CTU Fast Track

Schedule

All deputies must be prepared to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and may be reassigned based on operational needs.

Pay

DEPUTY SHERIFF BASE SALARY RANGE $76,809.00 - $107,031.00

About You

To be considered for a Lateral Deputy Sheriff position, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be currently employed by a law enforcement agency (to include law enforcement-related military occupations) or have been separated as a peace officer for one year or less and have a minimum of three (3) years experience
• Have no current internal affairs investigation pending in current agency
• Have no sustained discipline in the last three (3) years
• Be able to perform the essential functions of a deputy sheriff
• Hiring pay for laterals in 2026 will be determined by number of years of relevant experience