Experienced Deputy Sheriff - Patrol (Lateral Program)

Responsibilities

• Provide law enforcement duties, including protection of citizens and crime prevention, while maintaining security and preserving order.
• Perform duties of the Deputy Non-Certified if assigned to the jail.
• Effectively communicate to provide information, direction, mediations, and de-escalate situations and resolve conflicts.
• Determine when there is reasonable suspicion to detain when probable cause exists to search and arrest, and when appropriate force may be used and to what degree.
• Subdue resisting suspects using approved techniques of arrest control, defensive tactics, and weapons; resort to the use of hands, feet and other approved weapons in defense of self or others.
• Purse fleeing suspects.
• Testify and attend court and speak in other formal settings as necessary.
• Read, comprehend, prepare, and process legal and non-legal documents.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of upholding honesty and integrity in decision-making.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Takes initiative and consistently delivers results in high-pressure situations.
• Collaborates effectively with the community and fellow team members, fostering positive partnerships and teamwork.
• Colorado P.O.S.T. Certification, certification from another state, or the ability to obtain a Provisional License.

Why the LCSO?

• A place to learn and thrive with robust training and diverse collateral opportunities to enhance your professional development.
• A culture that respects your time with schedules that allow for three or more consecutive days off.
• Retirement benefits include a 401a, and optional 457b plan with a 12% employer retirement match.
• We care about your overall health with a Peer Support Team, and wide-variety of mental health resources and benefits.
• Cutting-edge equipment that promotes safety and effectiveness.

Supplemental Information

• Hiring process may include but is not limited to: Complete online application, Pre-Employment Questionnaire, Entry-level law enforcement written exam (as determined by experience level), Physical fitness test, Lieutenants interview, Full background investigation, Polygraph Exam, Leadership Interview, Written psychological exam, Pre-employment medical exam and drug screen, Final sheriff approval.
• Applicants hired outside of Colorado are required to provide a Colorado P.O.S.T. Provisional Letter prior to date of hire.
• Applicants Must Meet All Of The Following: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, Cannot have a felony conviction, No convictions involving domestic violence, No use of illegal drugs within the past 5 years.