Deputy Sheriff

Thank you for your interest in joining the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. We are currently accepting applications for Colorado POST Certified Deputy Sheriffs in either the Detentions Division or Patrol Division . The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is committed to public safety, strong community partnerships, and the well-being of its staff. We continuously advance our training standards and invest in modern equipment to ensure we deliver the highest level of service to our community. We are dedicated to holding offenders accountable while working tirelessly to make Douglas County a safe and welcoming place to live, work, and visit. We expect our staff to demonstrate unwavering professionalism and courage in every interaction, reflecting our core values in service to the public. Salary Benefits: We offer a tiered salary structure based on relevant law enforcement and/or military police experience: Starting salary: $82,148 (Tier 1) Maximum salary: $116,645 (Tier 6) Lateral applicants may receive salary credit for the following experience: 1 year of credit per year as a certified peace officer with another law enforcement agency ½ year of credit per year as a non-certified Deputy Sheriff and/or Military Police Officer For details on salary, benefits and retirement, CLICK HERE Job Summary: Deputy Sheriffs in the Patrol Division are responsible for protecting life, property, and public safety by enforcing laws and responding to emergencies. Duties include but are not limited to: Patrol Douglas County to prevent and detect crime Respond to calls for service, including accidents and emergencies Investigate incidents and prepare detailed reports Gather and preserve evidence Secure and process crime scenes Serve warrants, subpoenas, and civil processes Arrest suspects and testify in court Maintain public order and safety Deputy Sheriffs in the Detentions Division are responsible for protecting the public and providing institutional safety of adult offenders in the Douglas County Jail. Duties include but are not limited to: Prepare a variety of reports, records, affidavits, and logs as required to maintain office activities Transport, book and process prisoners Supervise jail and provide security for courts Investigate incidents and prepare detailed reports Gather and preserve evidence Secure and process crime scenes Arrest suspects and testify in court Maintain public order and safety Required Equipment: Deputy Sheriffs are required to supply their own duty handgun and limited personal equipment (undershirts, duty boots, flashlight) prior to being sworn in. Ask for specific equipment requirements before making purchases. Essential Skills Responsibilities: Legal knowledge : Apply laws, make arrests, conduct searches, preserve evidence Physical readiness : Run, climb, lift, and safely operate vehicles and handle firearms Communication : Write detailed reports and interact professionally with the public Emotional resilience : Handle high-stress situations with professionalism and empathy Teamwork : Maintain effective relationships with colleagues and the community Technology : Use Windows-based systems and law enforcement software For a detailed job description, CLICK HERE