Deputy Sheriff

Deputy Sheriff Job Type:

Full Time Centennial, CO Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office Salary:

$40.53 - $55.10/hr

Closing Date:

06/28/2026

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for performing a variety of complex law enforcement duties. Enforces Federal and State laws and County ordinances for the protection of life, health, safety, welfare and property. This position works under the general supervision of a Sergeant. A Deputy Sheriff may function as an acting supervisor when assigned to do so or in the absence of higher authority.

Essential Functions:

Performs routine patrol duties for the purpose of preventing, detecting, and responding to suspicious or illegal activity. Responds to calls for service on an emergency or non-emergency basis. Conducts initial investigations of crime scenes/incidents to obtain pertinent facts and information. Conducts interviews of witnesses, victims, participants, or suspects at scene of incident or crime. Collects and preserves evidence and property at incident or crime scene. Arrests suspects involved in misdemeanor/felony criminal activity; writes citations to individuals for minor violations of the law. Prepares reports, forms, and documents related to patrol activities. Utilizes in car computer system to: write reports, self-dispatch to calls for service, obtain call history, obtain history and in house records on contacted individuals. Appears in court as witness/complainant to provide testimony. Provides assistance, direction, and support to persons in need during non-law enforcement emergency and non-emergency situations. Is committed to a high standard of safety laws and all of the Sheriff's Office policies and rules and must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel. Maintains regular and acceptable attendance at a level that is determined at the Sheriff's Office discretion. Is available and willing to work such overtime per day or per week as the Sheriff's Office determines is necessary or desirable to meet its needs. Is available and willing to work such weekends and holidays as the Sheriff's Office determines are necessary or desirable to meet its needs. Follows and supports the mission, values, organizational philosophies, operational principles, code of conduct and policies and procedures of the Sheriff's Office. Interacts effectively with others and exercises good judgment when dealing with people in sensitive situations. Performs duties regularly assigned to the Sergeant level in the absence of the Sergeant as a temporary duty. May have to act as incident commander until a higher-ranking person assumes command. May be assigned other duties as necessary.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License Must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends and holidays Must possess current CPR and First Aid certifications Must possess P.O.S.T. Certification Must be 21 years of age

Preferred Requirements:

College course work in criminal justice and 2 years of experience working in law enforcement.

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