Patrol Deputy Recruit: Academy-Eligible Start

Larimer County Department of Health and Environment; Colorado; On-site; USD 49,648 - 54,621; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Flexible schedules

GI-Bill reimbursement for eligible veterans

Training opportunities

Job summary

A Local Sheriff's Office in Colorado is hiring for the Patrol Deputy Recruit position. Candidates lacking Colorado POST Certification can apply, and successful hires will attend POST Academy with paid tuition and salary. The role includes law enforcement responsibilities such as crime prevention and maintaining public safety. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, and extensive training opportunities. Candidates must be at least 21 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age by date of hire.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license required.
• First-aid and CPR certificates required within 12 weeks from date of hire.
• No criminal convictions as defined by Colorado P.O.S.T. required.

Responsibilities

• Provide law enforcement duties and maintain security.
• Effectively communicate to provide information and de-escalate situations.
• Determine when to detain and search suspects.
• Subdue resisting suspects using approved techniques.
• Testify in court and prepare legal documents.

Skills

Honesty and integrity

Self-motivated and proactive

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

First-aid and CPR certificates

Tools

Driver’s license

Job description

A Local Sheriff's Office in Colorado is hiring for the Patrol Deputy Recruit position. Candidates lacking Colorado POST Certification can apply, and successful hires will attend POST Academy with paid tuition and salary. The role includes law enforcement responsibilities such as crime prevention and maintaining public safety. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, and extensive training opportunities. Candidates must be at least 21 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.