Jefferson County, Colorado
Detention Deputy Sheriff Trainee
Jefferson County, Colorado, Golden, Colorado, United States, 80401
Description
Salary: $32.45 / hour
Apply By: November 10, 2025
THIS IS NOT A COLORADO POST CERTIFIED POSITION.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Jefferson County is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons. The County affirms the rights of all employees and applicants for employment to be protected from discrimination, intimidation, physical harm and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, hairstyle associated with racial identity or any other status protected by Federal or State law.
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE :
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office may require sworn and non‑sworn Sheriff’s Office employees to submit to periodic, random, and unannounced drug testing.
Essential Duties :
Attends additional areas of detention facility, maintaining security and control of inmates and jail; prevents inmate violence, breaking up fights and subduing combative inmates, as necessary; performs crisis intervention as needed, including suicide prevention, etc.; reviews incident reports from previous shift; and conducts cell searches for contraband, as required. May provide field training and evaluate new deputy sheriff recruits, planning and coordinating training through regular meetings of field training instructors. Escorts inmates within the detention facility and maintains safety and security of the Minimum‑Security Facility and Work Release Unit.
Utilizes computerized data entry equipment and various word processing and database programs to enter, store and / or retrieve information on inmates. Summarizes data in standard reports. Prepares various logs, forms and reports, documenting movement and activities of inmates, grievance allegations, incidents of violation of rules, notable behavior, potential safety hazards, problems with facility hardware, criminal activity, etc.
Maintains control of inmates’ activities, including supervising distributions of meals, commissary razors, medications and other items to inmates; supervises visitations of inmates and assists visitors; and inspects items brought to jail for inmates. Communicates with inmates, giving information and directions, mediating disputes, listens to and investigates inmates’ complaints; resolves inmates’ conflicts and problems; and makes recommendations to Disciplinary Board or Administrative Sergeant, as appropriate.
Operates central control center panel and monitors security cameras and television monitors to view areas of detention facility, as assigned; performs visual and audio surveillance of doors and activities of inmates and staff; receives inquiries and provides information as requested; controls outside entries, elevators, doors, etc., ensuring entry and exit of authorized persons; and responds to fire alarms and radio panic alarms, determining the location of the Deputy Sheriff in need of assistance and directing deputies to help.
Assigns inmates to housing locations in the detention facility; supervises inmates during booking process and advises inmates of rules and regulations; and escorts inmates and locks prisoners in assigned housing locations.
Attends seminars, classes, training and lectures, etc., as appropriate, to enhance and maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the field of corrections. Appears in court as a witness to give testimony.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Salary
The starting salary for this position is $67,489.03. This will be your salary while attending theDetentions Academy as a Detention Certified Deputy Sheriff Trainee. Upon successful completion of the Academy your salary will be adjusted to $76,356.85 with a top salary of $108,731.08after merit and time in grade‑based pay increases.
Minimum Qualifications :
High School Diploma or GED
Must be 21 years of age by hire date
Must have valid Colorado driver's license by hire date
Each applicant must be willing to submit to :
Written testing
Oral interviews
Polygraph exam
Background investigation to include a criminal, driving, reference, work, and credit history checks
Medical exam (job specific testing)
Psychological exam
Work rotating shifts, weekends, andholidays
Applicants must be able to lawfully purchase and carry a firearm under Federal and State laws.
BY COMPLETING THIS APPLICATION, YOU CONSENT TO THE PROCESS NOTED ABOVE AND ATTEST TO THE TRUTHFULNESS AND ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE. INACCURATE INFORMATION MAY BE GROUNDS FOR REMOVALOF YOUR APPLICATION FROMCONSIDERATION.
For Additional Info please visit our website at
PLEASECOMPLETE THE APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY INCLUDINGEDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE. PROOFREAD FOR ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS.
Please include all jobs and volunteer work for the last 10 years.
All applications must be submitted prior to the closing date and time.
Please log in regularly to check for status updates.
You may only apply for this position one time per hiring process.
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Apply By: November 10, 2025
THIS IS NOT A COLORADO POST CERTIFIED POSITION.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Jefferson County is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons. The County affirms the rights of all employees and applicants for employment to be protected from discrimination, intimidation, physical harm and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, hairstyle associated with racial identity or any other status protected by Federal or State law.
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE :
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office may require sworn and non‑sworn Sheriff’s Office employees to submit to periodic, random, and unannounced drug testing.
Essential Duties :
Attends additional areas of detention facility, maintaining security and control of inmates and jail; prevents inmate violence, breaking up fights and subduing combative inmates, as necessary; performs crisis intervention as needed, including suicide prevention, etc.; reviews incident reports from previous shift; and conducts cell searches for contraband, as required. May provide field training and evaluate new deputy sheriff recruits, planning and coordinating training through regular meetings of field training instructors. Escorts inmates within the detention facility and maintains safety and security of the Minimum‑Security Facility and Work Release Unit.
Utilizes computerized data entry equipment and various word processing and database programs to enter, store and / or retrieve information on inmates. Summarizes data in standard reports. Prepares various logs, forms and reports, documenting movement and activities of inmates, grievance allegations, incidents of violation of rules, notable behavior, potential safety hazards, problems with facility hardware, criminal activity, etc.
Maintains control of inmates’ activities, including supervising distributions of meals, commissary razors, medications and other items to inmates; supervises visitations of inmates and assists visitors; and inspects items brought to jail for inmates. Communicates with inmates, giving information and directions, mediating disputes, listens to and investigates inmates’ complaints; resolves inmates’ conflicts and problems; and makes recommendations to Disciplinary Board or Administrative Sergeant, as appropriate.
Operates central control center panel and monitors security cameras and television monitors to view areas of detention facility, as assigned; performs visual and audio surveillance of doors and activities of inmates and staff; receives inquiries and provides information as requested; controls outside entries, elevators, doors, etc., ensuring entry and exit of authorized persons; and responds to fire alarms and radio panic alarms, determining the location of the Deputy Sheriff in need of assistance and directing deputies to help.
Assigns inmates to housing locations in the detention facility; supervises inmates during booking process and advises inmates of rules and regulations; and escorts inmates and locks prisoners in assigned housing locations.
Attends seminars, classes, training and lectures, etc., as appropriate, to enhance and maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the field of corrections. Appears in court as a witness to give testimony.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Salary
The starting salary for this position is $67,489.03. This will be your salary while attending theDetentions Academy as a Detention Certified Deputy Sheriff Trainee. Upon successful completion of the Academy your salary will be adjusted to $76,356.85 with a top salary of $108,731.08after merit and time in grade‑based pay increases.
Minimum Qualifications :
High School Diploma or GED
Must be 21 years of age by hire date
Must have valid Colorado driver's license by hire date
Each applicant must be willing to submit to :
Written testing
Oral interviews
Polygraph exam
Background investigation to include a criminal, driving, reference, work, and credit history checks
Medical exam (job specific testing)
Psychological exam
Work rotating shifts, weekends, andholidays
Applicants must be able to lawfully purchase and carry a firearm under Federal and State laws.
BY COMPLETING THIS APPLICATION, YOU CONSENT TO THE PROCESS NOTED ABOVE AND ATTEST TO THE TRUTHFULNESS AND ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE. INACCURATE INFORMATION MAY BE GROUNDS FOR REMOVALOF YOUR APPLICATION FROMCONSIDERATION.
For Additional Info please visit our website at
PLEASECOMPLETE THE APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY INCLUDINGEDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE. PROOFREAD FOR ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS.
Please include all jobs and volunteer work for the last 10 years.
All applications must be submitted prior to the closing date and time.
Please log in regularly to check for status updates.
You may only apply for this position one time per hiring process.
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