Patrol Deputy Recruit – Academy List (Non-Certified)

Salary: $74,963.20 – $82,472.00 Annually

Closing Date: 1/7/2027

Position Summary:

This opportunity is intended for applicants without a Colorado POST Certification (Non-Certified). Candidates who are extended an offer of employment will have the opportunity to attend POST Academy with tuition paid for by our Office, and will be paid by the LCSO while attending. Offers from this eligibility list will be made to top candidates based on vacancies, funding, and academy seats available. This eligibility list does not guarantee that an open position will become available within a year’s time.

Essential Functions:

• Effectively communicates to provide information, directions, mediations, and de-escalate situations and resolve conflicts

• Determines when there is reasonable suspicion to detain when probable cause exists to search and arrest, and when appropriate force may be used and to what degree

• Subdues resisting suspects using approved techniques of arrest control, defensive tactics, and weapons; resorts to the use of hands, feet and other approved weapons in defense of self or others

• Pursues fleeing suspects

• Testifies and attends court and speaks in other formal settings as necessary

• Reads, comprehends, prepares, and processes legal and non-legal documents

• Proven track record of upholding honesty and integrity in decision-making

• Self-motivated and proactive

• Takes initiative and consistently delivers results in high-pressure situations

• Collaborates effectively with the community and fellow team members, fostering positive partnerships and teamwork

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required

• Must be at least 21 years of age by date of hire

• 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