Deputy Sheriff Trainee

Golden, CO
Jefferson County Sheriff

Salary: $32.45 per hour.

Closing Date: May 1, 2025

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.

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.