Mission:

To be a reliable and proactive agency that protects and serves the community equally

Vision:

To provide a trusted and respected service to our community through strong leadership, professionalism, and innovation.

Values:

Dependability, Collaboration, Compassion, Unity

Examples of Important and Essential Duties of Jail Deputy:

• Adhere to policy, procedures, and post orders
• Responsible for the protection of life and property; prevention of crimes; apprehension of criminals
• Duties include but not limited to, answer calls for service; complete appropriate and required 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
• Prepare variety of reports
• Enforce Federal, State, and local laws and regulations
• Patrol assigned area to enforce laws, investigate crimes, and arrest violators
• Investigate illegal or suspicious activities or persons, quell disturbances, arrest violators
• Conduct preliminary investigation at the scene of a crime, administer first aid, and gather evidence
• Book in new inmates by receiving inmates from various jurisdictions.
• Prepare Inmates for general housing. Prepare Inmates for release from custody
• Observe Inmate conduct and behavior
• Supervise inmates, escort inmates within detention facility, search inmates and cells for contraband
• Inspect locks, windows, bars, grates, doors, for tampering throughout the facility
• Rotate between module floor and module tower
• Assist in preparing inmates for In-house advisements and court
• Transport inmates on medical runs
• React effectively and safely in emergency and stressful situations
• Participate and complete annual law enforcement driving certification
• Participate and complete 16 hours of annual training in the area of P.P.C.T. (Must be certified every quarter)
• Participate in training (Quarterly Range Qualification, PPCT, TASER, OC Re-Certification)
• Perform Deputy duties at parades, processions, demonstrations, community activities, and sporting events
• Perform other duties that are assigned

• Adhere to policy, procedures, and post orders
• Responsible for the protection of life and property; prevention of crimes; apprehension of criminals
• Duties include but not limited to, answer calls for service; complete appropriate and required 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
• Prepare variety of reports
• Enforce Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations
• Patrol assigned area to enforce laws, investigate crimes, and arrest violators
• Investigate illegal or suspicious activities or persons, quell disturbances, arrest violators
• Conduct preliminary investigation at the scene of a crime, administer first aid, and gather evidence
• Establish traffic control and Deputy protection at incidents that may attract crowds.
• Serve civil papers, court documents, and subpoenas
• Participate and complete annual law enforcement driving certification
• Participate and complete 16 hours of annual training in the area of P.P.C.T. (Must be certified every quarter)
• Participate in training ( Quarterly Range Qualification, PPCT, TASER, OC Re-Certification)
• Perform Deputy duties at parades, processions, demonstrations, community activities, and sporting events
• Check and report on deficient streetlights, signs, road surfaces and other facilities that serve the public
• Perform other duties that are assigned

To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:
-Possess a High School Diploma or GED
-Must currently be P.O.S.T. Certified
-Must be at least 21 years of age
-Possess a valid Colorado Drivers' License
-Must have vision correctable to 20/40
-Ability to be assertive and self-motivated
-Must meet criteria established by P.O.S.T. if you are a Non-United States Citizens. for more information.

SPECIAL NOTE: For all applicants, this is a reminder of the original job posting where it stated: "Applicants may be excluded from further consideration at any point in the hiring process. By Sheriff's Office policy, the reasons why an applicant is not selected for hire will not be discussed with the applicant. There is no flexibility with this policy. If an applicant receives notice of elimination from the hiring process, it simply means the applicant's qualifications do not fit the Office's needs at this time. This determination does not preclude the applicant from applying to other agencies."

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• Tuesday, May 2
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• Tuesday, June 6
• Tuesday, June 27

• Written Exam (on your own time):
  • The Adams County Sheriff's Office offers testing services for the Deputy Sheriff position through National Testing Network (NTN). To register with NTN and schedule a test, go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, select 'Find Jobs', then select Law Enforcement Jobs and sign up for the Adams County Sheriff's Office.
  • When you visit the www.nationaltestingnetwork.com website:
    • Complete the NTN registration process and schedule your test.
      Review all information related to the Adams County Sheriff's Office Deputy Sheriff position, including minimum requirements, salary, and benefits.
    • Review detailed information about the testing process.
    • Review the Frequently Asked Questions and take an online practice test (if desired).
    • Upon completion of your scheduled exam, scores are automatically forwarded to the Adams County Sheriff's Office. Candidates who attain a passing score of 70% or greater on the entry level exam will be placed on the Sheriff's Office list. The Sheriff's Office will contact candidates on the list and will invite them to participate in further stages of the selection process.
    • National Testing Network is a service provided to conduct entry level testing in a standardized, professional environment. National Testing Network does not replace the responsibility and decision making in the testing process for the Sheriff's Office. All candidate results are provided to the Adams County Sheriff's Office where the final decisions are made.
    • If you would like to take a practice test you can access it at the following link.
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• Two-phase psychological evaluation
• Integrity Interview
• CVSA exam
• Physical exam