Deputy Sheriff – Detentions

Salary: $82,148

Closing Date: 12/31/2025

Position Summary:

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is committed to public safety, strong community partnerships, and the well-being of its staff. We continuously advance our training standards and invest in modern equipment to ensure we deliver the highest level of service to our community. We are dedicated to holding offenders accountable while working tirelessly to make Douglas County a safe and welcoming place to live, work, and visit. We expect our staff to demonstrate unwavering professionalism and courage in every interaction, reflecting our core values in service to the public.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare a variety of reports, records, affidavits, and logs as required to maintain office activities
• Transport, book and process prisoners; supervise jail and provide security for courts
• Investigate incidents and prepare detailed reports
• Gather and preserve evidence
• Secure and process crime scenes
• Arrest suspects and testify in court
• Maintain public order and safety

Requirements:

• Must be a United States citizen or legal permanent resident who is lawfully present in the United States pursuant to Federal Law and § 24-76.5-103, C.R.S.
• Must possess a current Basic Colorado POST Certification or currently attending a CO POST recognized basic academy with a scheduled graduation date. Provisional CO POST Certifications NOT accepted at this time.
• At least 21 years of age
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Colorado driver’s license
• Ability to pass various qualifying exams and a pre-employment background investigation
• Ability to pass polygraph, psychological, and medical exams
• Ability to perform under stress and perform physical tests consistent with law enforcement requirements to include running, climbing barriers, jumping over, or climbing under or through obstacles and performing strenuous physical activity.
• Ability to pass a physical obstacle course within 96 seconds. (For a description of the obstacle course, contact the Hiring Unit at (303) 660-7530).
• Must be physically and mentally able to work rotating shifts, including day shift, swing shift, and night shift. Shift work also includes working weekends and holidays.
• Have no convictions for felonies or disqualifying misdemeanors