Patrol Deputy - Recruit

Compensation Range

$35.91 - $45.49

Job Description Summary

The Weld County Sheriff's Office is recruiting for Patrol deputies (Must be P.O.S.T. certified).

This position requires competency in detecting and investigating criminal activity; enforcement of local, state, and federal laws; preparation of accurate reports to help in follow-up investigation, criminal and civil court, and in department investigations. All assignments require rotating shifts since the Sheriff's Office functions 24-hours a day, seven (7) days a week. Other duties may include serving civil papers, guarding prisoners, and assisting other agencies.

Special assignments may require extended duties, training, and responsibilities, to include:

• Drug Task Force

• Field Evidence Technician

• Field Training Officer

• Investigations

• Strike Team

• K-9

• Firearms Instructor

• Armorer

• Bomb Technician

• Mobile Command Bus operator

• Special Weapons and Tactics team

• Drone Operator

• Instructor in various disciplines

• Honor Guard

MUST BE POST CERTIFIED

The following are the steps for the hiring process:

STEP 1:

ONLINE ASSESSMENT TEST:

Online assessment through the National Testing Network (NTN). Be sure you select Corrections (for the Detentions position) and OR Law Enforcement (Patrol). You have the option to take the test from your home computer (must have a camera) or select a test site. If you have already taken it for another agency, you can transfer it to Weld County.

Link: https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/

Step 2:

PAT (Physical Abilities Test)

The Sheriff's office will be running the PAT every Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. (except when there is inclement weather, poor conditions at the course or at the discretion of the Sheriff's office).

Please use the following link to select a date to take the PAT.

Copy and paste the following link into your browser:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944ACAE23A4FACE9-49257958-physical

The course is located outside, on the South side of the Weld Food Bank.

1104 H Street (near this location - outside)

Greeley, CO 80631

Please wear workout attire.

Step 3:

Background Check - The deputy will give you a background packet at the PAT.

Step 4:

Polygraph - scheduled by the polygraph examiner.

Step 5:

Psychological Exam - scheduled by the polygraph examiner.

Step 6:

Drug Screen - scheduled by a Sheriff's Office Employee.

Step 7:

Physical fitness examination - scheduled by a Sheriff's Office Employee.

Step 8:

Hired.

Job Description

The following job duties are established to outline the basic duties and responsibilities of the above captioned position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Remain calm and respond appropriately to emergency and threatening situations; protect self and others in threatening situations; able to physically subdue and control unruly and resisting individuals.

• Maintain Office proficiency standards in the use of firearms and other assigned equipment.

• Safely operate a County vehicle in normal and emergency conditions.

• Perform law enforcement duties requiring adequate psychological and physical condition.

• Successfully complete mandatory training

• Participate in community service activities such as public service talks, PAL program, crime prevention activities, etc.

Required Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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, or obtain a valid Colorado Drivers' License at time of hire.

Tattoos:

1.Tattoos may be displayed while on duty or representing the agency unless considered controversial, disrespectful, or offensive.

2.Tattoos, scarifications, and brandings on the face, or front of the neck, are not authorized while on duty or representing the agency.

• Modest hand tattoos are allowed, at the discretion of the Sheriff or designee.

• Modest neck tattoos not extending onto the front of the neck, beyond the carotid arteries, are allowed at the discretion of the Sheriff or designee.

Piercings:

1.Modest piercing are allowed.

2.Nostril is okay; septum, bridge, nasal Lang & rhino piercings are not allowed.

3.No more than one piercing is allowed to be displayed.

• Unusually large or obtrusive piercings are not allowed.

• Ring thickness of 18 gauge (1mm) or smaller and a ring diameter of 10mm or smaller is allowed.

• A stud size of 2mm or smaller is allowed.

3.Ear piercings

• Sworn personnel, only females are allowed to wear one pair of post style earrings, one in each lobe, while on duty.

Certificates/Licenses Required:

• Must have valid Colorado driver's license.

• Must successfully complete requirements for Colorado Police Officer Standard training certificate.

• Must pass various psychological, physical, and background examinations.

• Must be able to obtain CPR/First Aid certification.

This position is non-exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

As an applicant for this position, you should be aware of Senate Bill 19-085, the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The act requires employers to announce the pay range for job openings. This range encompasses the nine pay steps that Weld County Government has available should you earn the position and demonstrate satisfactory performance over time.

Weld County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.