Wildland Fire & SAR Ops Coordinator — Deputy Sheriff
Grand County
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Job summary
Grand County Sheriff's Office seeks a sworn Deputy Sheriff to coordinate wildland fire response, fire restrictions, and backcountry SAR operations, reporting to the Special Operations Lieutenant. This role blends sworn law enforcement, tactical fire management, and SAR program administration.
Requirements include Colorado POST Basic Certification within 18 months, a degree in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Criminal Justice, or related field, and 5+ years of combined wildland firefighting,
Qualifications
- Colorado POST Basic Certification required within 18 months of hire.
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Criminal Justice, or related field; plus 5+ years of combined operational experience in wildland firefighting, search and rescue, and sworn law enforcement.
- Licensure & background: Valid Colorado Driver's License; successful background checks and screenings.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate wildland fire response, fire restrictions enforcement, and backcountry search and rescue operations.
- Act as primary operational coordinator for wildland and SAR program administration.
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Education
Job description
Grand County Sheriff's Office seeks a sworn Deputy Sheriff to coordinate wildland fire response, fire restrictions, and backcountry SAR operations, reporting to the Special Operations Lieutenant. This role blends sworn law enforcement, tactical fire management, and SAR program administration.
Requirements include Colorado POST Basic Certification within 18 months, a degree in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Criminal Justice, or related field, and 5+ years of combined wildland firefighting,
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