Patrol Deputy Recruit - Academy List (Non-Certified)

Larimer County Department of Health and Environment; Colorado; Sur place; USD 49 648 - 54 621; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Flexible schedules

GI-Bill reimbursement for eligible veterans

Training opportunities

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Honesty and integrity

Self-motivated and proactive

Collaboration

Formation

High school diploma or GED

First-aid and CPR certificates

Outils

Driver’s license

Description du poste

One Agency, One Mission: Public Safety

Ready to take your first step towards an exciting career in law enforcement? The Larimer County Sheriff's Office is hiring for Patrol Deputy Recruit (Academy Eligibility List). Join our team of dedicated professionals and play a crucial role in the safety and security of northern Colorado. This opportunity is intended for applicants without a Colorado POST Certification (Non‑Certified). Candidates who receive an offer of employment will be able to attend POST Academy with tuition paid by the Office, and they will be paid by the LCSO while attending. Offers will be made to top candidates based on vacancies, funding, and available academy seats. The eligibility list does not guarantee a position within a year's time.

Salary Information

Patrol Recruits start at the Step 1 – Deputy Non‑Certified pay rate of $36.04/hour. After graduation from POST Academy, deputies will be moved to the Step 1 – Deputy Certified pay rate of $39.65/hour.

What we have to offer?

• A place to learn and thrive – a robust training program and diverse opportunities to enhance your professional development.
• Enjoy a culture that respects your time with schedules that allow for three or more consecutive days off after mini‑academy.
• Retirement benefits include a 401(a) and optional 457(b) plan with a 12% employer match.
• We care about your overall health with a Peer Support Team, a wide variety of mental health resources, and comprehensive benefits.
• Cutting‑edge equipment that prioritizes safety and effectiveness.
• GI‑Bill reimbursement – eligible veterans may qualify for training reimbursement.

Responsibilities

Provide law enforcement duties, including protection of citizens and crime prevention, while maintaining security and preserving order. May perform duties of the Deputy Non‑Certified if assigned to the Jail.

• Effectively communicate to provide information, directions, mediations, and de‑escalate situations to resolve conflicts.
• Determine when there is reasonable suspicion to detain and probable cause 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.
• Pursue fleeing suspects.
• Testify and attend court and speak in other formal settings as necessary.
• Read, comprehend, prepare, and process legal and non‑legal documents.

To view the full job description for the position after graduation, visit https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Deputy_Certified

What we're looking for

• Proven track record of upholding honesty and integrity in decision‑making.
• Self‑motivated and proactive.
• Take initiative and consistently deliver results in high‑pressure situations.
• Collaborate effectively with the community and fellow team members, fostering positive partnerships and teamwork.

Qualifications

To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. We encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying.

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

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account.
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment.
• Accident Insurance.
• Critical Illness Insurance.
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.

Want to dive into the details? Check out the Larimer County's Benefits at https://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefits

Supplemental Information

Schedule: Shift work required, including working days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Hiring Process

• Complete online application.
• Pre‑employment questionnaire.
• Entry‑level law enforcement written exam.
• Oral Board Interview.
• Physical fitness test.
• Full background investigation.
• Polygraph.
• Leadership interview.
• Written psychological exam.
• Pre‑employment medical exam and drug screen.
• Final sheriff approval.

Other Information to Note

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre‑employment drug screen and background check. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. Successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result. The Sheriff’s Office prohibits possession of marijuana by employees under any circumstances and expects employees to comply with federal law.

Letter of Support guidance for current Sheriff’s Office employees:

• Submit your Letter of Intent to your direct supervisor.
• Your direct supervisor will write a Letter of Support and route it through your chain of command.
• Your next‑level supervisor/manager endorses your direct supervisor’s Letter of Support.
• Your mid‑level manager then endorses your Letter of Support.
• Your Division Commander then endorses your Letter of Support.
• Submit your fully endorsed Letter of Support along with your application.

Recruitment Contact

Rachel Nye – [e-mail] or 970‑498‑5510.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.