Jail Deputy

Larimer County Sheriff's Office; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer-paid disability insurance

GI Bill reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Larimer County Sheriff's Office is seeking Non-Certified or Certified Deputies in Fort Collins, CO. Starting pay ranges from $36.0486 to $39.6534 per hour depending on certification. We offer training, strong ethics, and a pathway to a rewarding second career in public service.

Essential duties include supervising inmates, maintaining security, de-escalating conflicts, and conducting investigations. Medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, and GI Bill reimbursement are provided to support

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong ethics and integrity essential.
• Ability to communicate clearly and de-escalate tense situations.

Responsibilities

• Exer cises direct supervision over inmates and plans inmate unit activities.
• Communicates information, directions, mediations, and de-escalates conflicts.
• Conducts inmate classification, processing, fingerprinting, and population management.
• Performs searches, maintains security, and applies restraint and arrest techniques as needed.
• Provides crisis intervention, emergency medical aid, and rescue functions as required.
• Engages in law enforcement patrols, court testimony, and prepares investigative reports.

Skills

Honesty

Integrity

Decision making

De-escalation

Communication

Resourcefulness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

One Agency, One Mission: Public Safety

Starting pay is $36.0486 per hour for Non-Certified Deputies and $39.6534 per hour for Certified Deputies.

What We’re Looking For:

• Honesty & integrity – Upholding the highest ethical standards.
• Quick decision-making – Thinking fast under pressure.
• Strong communication – Skilled at de-escalating tense situations.
• Resourcefulness – Adapting to challenges with innovation.

Considering a Second Career?

It is never too late to make a powerful career shift. If you are looking to transition from another industry—whether business, customer service, trades, or military—your life experience, adaptability, and problem‑solving skills are highly valued here. We provide full training to equip you with the tools needed to launch a rewarding second career in public service.

Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome all backgrounds and experiences.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive pay & career growth opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision & employer-paid disability insurance
• GI Bill Reimbursement – Eligible veterans may qualify for training reimbursement

The following statements are illustrative of the duties and responsibilities of the job. The organization retains the right to modify or change the duties and responsibilities of the job at any time.

Essential Functions

• Exercises direct supervision over inmates. Plans and supervises inmate unit activities.
• Effectively communicates to provide information, directions, mediations, and de‑escalate situations and resolve conflicts.
• Classifies, assesses, and responds to inmates. Processes and releases inmates; takes photographs and obtains a serviceable set of fingerprint impressions.
• Manages the inmate population by walking around the housing units and talking to inmates.
• Sets clear expectations, serves as a role model, uses positive reinforcement techniques, respect, and consideration when working with inmates; assures inmates accountable for their behavior.
• Performs searches to include people, mail items, and/or objects capable of concealing contraband, buildings, vehicles, and large outdoor areas. Inspects unclothed inmates; may be exposed to body fluids and wastes, and diseased persons.
• Restrains inmates; subdues resisting inmates using approved techniques of arrest control, defensive tactics, and weapons; resorts to the use of hands, feet and other approved weapons in defense of self or others.
• Physically breaks up fights and altercations between inmates.
• Pursues fleeing inmates.
• Performs crisis intervention activities to include inmate counseling, suicide prevention, recognizing and addressing abnormal behavior.
• Performs rescue functions to include, administering emergency medical aid, lifting, dragging, and carrying people away from dangerous situations, securing and evacuating people from areas, and extinguishing fires.
• Conducts visual and audio surveillance for extended periods of time.
• Engages in law enforcement patrol functions that include walking on foot patrol and physically checking the doors and windows of buildings to ensure they are secure.
• Initiates and responds to radio communications.
• Testifies and attends court and speaks formally as necessary.
• Reads, comprehends, and processes legal and non-legal documents.
• Prepares investigative and other reports, sketches, and drawings, using appropriate grammar, symbols, and mathematical computations.
• Processes, files, labels, alphabetizes reports as appropriate.
• Enters and searches data into computer systems or databases.
• Utilizes protective equipment including self-contained breathing apparatus and other air filtering devices. Gathers information and collects evidence; interviews and obtains statements from involved parties.
• Prepares investigative and other reports, sketches, and drawings, using appropriate grammar, symbols, and mathematical computations; determines when probable cause exists; recommends inmate disciplinary action.

Nonessential Functions

• When a local declaration of emergency or disaster is declared by the Board of Commissioners, all Larimer County employees may be required to work as a Disaster Service Worker.
• Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Age

Must be at least 21 years of age by the date of hire.

Driver's License

Possession of a valid Driver’s License.

Background Check

No criminal convictions as defined by Colorado P.O.S.T.

Core Qualities

High standards of honesty, integrity, quick decision‑making under pressure, strong de‑escalation skills, and resourcefulness.

Benefits

Here’s what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions: