Patrol Deputy – Certified

Midpoint, CO
Larimer County Sheriff's

Salary: $78,499.20 – $100,193.60 Annually.

Essential Functions:

  • Answers calls for service: completes appropriate paperwork; testify in court; resolve conflict; complete required training; communicate clearly with citizens and other law enforcement professionals; dispense information to those who need it.
  • Responsible for the protection of life and property; prevention of crimes; apprehension of criminals.
  • Enforces Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations.
  • Effects arrests under various circumstances.
  • Determines when there is a reasonable suspicion to detain, when probable cause exists to search and arrest, and when appropriate force may be used and to what degree.
  • Enforces laws and ordinances while protecting the rights of citizens.
  • Gathers information in criminal investigations by interviewing and obtaining the statements of victims, witnesses, suspects, and confidential informers.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age by date of hire required.
  • Colorado P.O.S.T. Certification required. [Recruit: Obtain Colorado P.O.S.T. Certification upon completion of Academy].
  • 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.