Deputy Sheriff Trainee: POST Academy Path to Deputy Sheriff

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Academy pay $33.74/hour

Standard benefits (medical, dental, 视觉

Job summary

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office seeks Deputy Sheriff Trainees to begin training toward Colorado POST certification. Trainees join a program ending with Deputy Sheriff designation; academy starts early January 2027. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is awarded after successful POST completion.

The role includes rotating shifts, competitive internal division assignment, and 40-hour weeks with comprehensive benefits. Academy pay is $33.74/hr during training. Apply by 11/01/2026.

Qualifications

• Sixty semester or ninety quarter hours from an accredited college/university preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gains knowledge of modern law enforcement practices, procedures and investigation techniques.
• Develops firearm and equipment skills and adheres to safety protocols.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Language Ability

Intelligence

Verbal Aptitude

Numerical Aptitude

Motor Coordination

Manual Dexterity

Color Discrimination

Interpersonal Temperament

Physical Communication

Education

60 semester hours / 90 quarter hours preferred

Job description

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office seeks Deputy Sheriff Trainees to begin training toward Colorado POST certification. Trainees join a program ending with Deputy Sheriff designation; academy starts early January 2027. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is awarded after successful POST completion.

The role includes rotating shifts, competitive internal division assignment, and 40-hour weeks with comprehensive benefits. Academy pay is $33.74/hr during training. Apply by 11/01/2026.