Deputy Sheriff Trainee

Golden, CO
Jefferson County Colorado

Salary: $31.20/hour (annual pay of $64,893.30).

Essential Functions:

  • Modern law enforcement practices, procedures and investigation techniques.
  • County and federal laws concerning civil and criminal processes.
  • Content and purpose of legal papers and the practices involved in serving them.
  • Principles and practices of criminal investigation.
  • Local laws, ordinances and state statutes about the commitment, confinement and release of prisoners.
  • Develops skill in the use of firearms and other law enforcement equipment.
  • Apply interpretation of laws to specific situations.
  • Present court testimony effectively.
  • Exercise sound judgment in emergency and routine situations to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action.

Requirements:

  • Sixty semester or ninety quarter hours from an accredited college/university preferred.
  • Must be 21 years of age.
  • Must provide information for background investigation.
  • Submit to polygraph exam.
  • Criminal history check.
  • Medical exam and psychological exam required.
  • Required to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays.
  • Must have valid Colorado driver’s license by hire date.