Experienced Deputy Sheriff - Patrol (Lateral Program)

Posting number: 202600139

Department: Sheriff's

Job classification: Deputy Certified

Posting type: Open

Categories: Law Enforcement

Summary

One Agency, One Mission: Public Safety
The Larimer County Sheriff's Office is seeking experienced P.O.S.T. Certified Officers to join our team! We are hiring certified officers with one to three years or more (1-3+ years) of patrol experience. This is a lateral selection process with the possibility of starting at Step 3 of our compensation plan. 

Be part of our mission to protect and preserve life, liberty and property by providing superior public safety services in Larimer County. Located in beautiful northern Colorado, we are responsible for 2,640 square miles of urban and rural mountainous areas. We are committed to working with our community to develop and maintain a safe atmosphere in which we can live, work, play, and raise our families.sunset.jpg
Why the LCSO? We offer:

• A place to learn and thrive with robust training and diverse collateral opportunities to enhance your professional development.
• A culture that respects your time with schedules that allow for three or more consecutive days off.
• Retirement benefits include a 401a, and optional 457b plan with a 12% employer retirement match.
• We care about your overall health with a Peer Support Team, and wide-variety of mental health resources and benefits.
• Cutting-edge equipment that promotes safety and effectiveness.

Examples of duties

What you'll be doing: Provide law enforcement duties, including protection of citizens and crime prevention, while maintaining security and preserving order. You may perform duties of the Deputy Non-Certified if assigned to the jail. 

• Effectively communicate to provide information, direction, mediations, and de-escalate situations and resolve conflicts.
• Determine 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.
• Subdue resisting suspects using approved techniques of arrest control, defensive tactics, and weapons; resort to the use of hands, feet and other approved weapons in defense of self or others.
• Purse fleeing suspects.
• Testify and attend court and speak in other formal settings as necessary.
• Read, comprehend, prepare, and process legal and non-legal documents.

To view the full job description, visit: https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Deputy_Certified

What we're looking for:

• 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.
• Colorado P.O.S.T. Certification, certification from another state, or the ability to obtain a Provisional License.

Qualifications

We encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role's needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must be at least 21 years of age by date of hire required
• Colorado P.O.S.