POST Certified Deputy Sheriff (Patrol/Detentions Lateral)

Golden, CO
Jefferson County Sheriff Colorado

Salary: $76,356.85 – $108,731.08

Closing Date: June 18, 2025

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, performs general law enforcement work to enforce the laws of the State of Colorado and the County and to safeguard the lives, property and rights of residents of the County. Work requires that the employee cooperate and work closely with investigators, other deputy sheriffs, line supervisors, other law enforcement agencies and the public. Employee is subject to the usual hazards of general law enforcement work. Reports to a Sergeant.

Essential Functions:

  • Answers complaint calls such as assaults, burglaries, larceny, domestic disputes, alarms, etc.; investigates felonies, misdemeanors and petty offense crimes and disturb­ances; provides back up to other officers as required; interviews witnesses; gathers and labels evidence; and interrogates suspects and makes arrests.
  • Patrols an assigned area of the County in an official vehicle to enforce and maintain law and order, maintaining high visibility; inspects troublesome areas and checks security of business establishments; and conducts additional patrols of residences as requested by homeowners.
  • Conducts preliminary investigations of felony crimes committed in the County; examines crime scenes to determine nature of law violations; makes preliminary interrogations of suspects; gathers and labels evidence found and submits evidence to vault; secures and protects crime scenes and assists investigators as requested; and conducts surveillance of specific areas when assigned.
  • Mediates and keeps the peace during civil disputes.
  • Utilizes computers to complete reports, search for information from several databases and to communicate with others.
  • Prepares a variety of reports related to criminal and civil cases, including documenting locations of incidents and information on victims, suspects and other individuals. Prepares and submits daily activity reports to supervising officer.
  • Operates two-way radio and mobile data computer (MDC) to receive and send information to telecommunicators and other deputies, and calls for or responds to calls for assistance to disaster or crime scenes as necessary.
  • Enforces state traffic laws and provides traffic control, where needed.
  • Assumes control at traffic accidents to maintain traffic flow; helps accident victims; and investigates causes of accidents.
  • Locates and takes persons into custody on arrest warrants; makes arrests based on probable cause; and identifies, collects and secures evidence or other property for safekeeping.
  • May provide field training and evaluate new deputy recruits, planning and coordinating training through regular meetings of field training instructors.
  • Appears in court as a witness to give testimony.
  • Cooperates with law enforcement officers of other governmental units in investigations and arrests. Assists other County and state agencies operating within the County such as Social Services, Animal Control, Division of Wildlife, etc., in maintaining public order and peace.
  • Classifies and assigns inmates to housing locations in the detention facility; supervises inmates during booking process and advises inmates of rules and regulations; and escorts inmates and locks prisoners in assigned housing locations.
  • Attends additional areas of detention facility, maintaining security and control of inmates and jail; prevents inmate violence, breaking up fights and subduing combative inmates, as necessary; performs crisis intervention as needed, including suicide prevention, etc.; reviews incident reports from previous shift; and conducts cell searches for contraband, as required.
  • May provide field training and evaluate new deputy sheriff recruits, planning and coordinating training through regular meetings of field training instructors.
  • Maintains control of inmates’ activities, including supervising distributions of meals, commissary razors, medications and other items to inmates; supervises visitations of inmates and assists visitors; and inspects items brought to jail for inmates.
  • Provides security in public lobbies of detention facility; receives inquiries and provides information about inmates; and logs and searches visitors, as required, verifying identity and ensuring authorized access.
  • Communicates with inmates, giving information and directions, mediating disputes and advising of rights and processes; listens to and investigates inmates’ complaints; resolves inmates’ conflicts and problems; and makes recommendations to Disciplinary Board or Administrative Sergeant, as appropriate.
  • May supervise inmates on work assignments outside detention facility.
  • Operates central control center panel and monitors security cameras and television monitors to view areas of detention facility, as assigned; performs visual and audio surveillance of doors and activities of inmates and staff; receives inquiries and provides information as requested; controls outside entries, elevators, doors, etc., ensuring entry and exit of authorized persons; and responds to fire alarms and radio panic alarms, determining the location of the Deputy Sheriff in need of assistance and directing deputies to help.
  • Transports or escorts inmates within the detention facility and between criminal justice, medical and other public and governmental facilities; maintains safety and security of County and district courtrooms and provides security for persons within the court complex; and maintains safety and security of the Minimum Security Facility, ensuring inmates are at places of work through phone and personal job checks.
  • Serves assigned court documents and maintains records of disposition.
  • Utilizes computerized data entry equipment and various word processing and database programs to enter, store and/or retrieve information on inmates. Summarizes data in standard reports.
  • Prepares various logs, forms and reports, documenting movement and activities of inmates, grievance allegations, incidents of violation of rules, notable behavior, potential safety hazards, problems with facility hardware, criminal activity, summonses, etc.
  • Attends seminars, classes, and lectures, etc., as appropriate, to enhance and maintains knowledge of trends and developments in the field of law enforcement.
  • Answers inquiries from the public, providing general information on laws and ordinances.
  • Obtains patrol vehicle inspections.
  • Testifies in civil and criminal cases; provides security and/or traffic control for special events; and serves assigned court documents and maintains records of disposition.
  • Patrols assigned area to enforce laws, investigate crimes or suspicious activities and maintain order.
  • Performs other related work as required.
  • Takes persons into custody on arrest warrants and makes arrests based on probable cause.
  • Maintains cleanliness of assigned workstation.
  • Provides basic medical attention in emergencies, including CPR, as required.
  • Performs other related work as required.

Requirements:

  • Certified as a law enforcement officer by the Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission, and completion of initial field training program.
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Colorado.