POST Deputy Sheriff Trainee

The POST Deputy Sheriff Trainee position is a training role for a law enforcement officer that requires a general knowledge of law enforcement practices, procedures, and investigation techniques. The position is available only while completing training for state certification as a law enforcement officer by the Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission and/or during the completion of the initial field training program.

Requirements

• 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
• Ability to obtain general knowledge of the locations of streets, roads, highways, and the geography and socioeconomic characteristics of the County
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports
• Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, and firmness in frequent public contact and the ability to exercise tact, courtesy, firmness, and fairness with inmates and other persons associated with the welfare of individual prisoners
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Retirement matching
• Wellness programs
• Tuition reimbursement