Patrol Deputy

Compensation Range $40.64 - $51.46 -- Job Description Summary The Weld County Sheriff's Office is recruiting for Patrol deputies (Must be P.O.S.T. certified). A Patrol Deputy is a law enforcement position that 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 P.O.S.T. certified or by the hire date. -- Job Description Essential duties and responsibilities - 80% 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. Important duties and responsibilities - 20% Successfully complete mandatory training Participate in community service activities such as public service talks, PAL program, crime prevention activities, etc. The following are the steps for the hiring process: Step 1: Online assessment through the National Testing Network (NTN). Be sure you select Corrections (for the Detentions position) and Law Enforcement (for the Patrol position). You have the option to take the test from your home computer or select a test site. If you have taken the NTN assessment in the past year for another agency, you may have it moved to Weld County. Link: https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/ Step 2: PAT (Physical Abilities Test). Please select a date to take the test using the link below. https://outlook.office365.com/book/SOTrainingUnitBooking@weldgov.onmicrosoft.com/s/X_kkYYOsZke52ZeI4Wpmww2?ismsaljsauthenabled The course is located outside, on the South side of the Weld Food Bank. 1104 H Street (near this location - NOT in the building) Greeley, CO 80631 Please wear workout attire. Step 3: Background Check The deputy will give you a background packet at the PAT OR you may pick one up at one of two locations (HR 1150 O street OR Sheriff’s Office Administration Building 1950 O st). Instructions and the hiring steps are included in the packet. Step 4: Polygraph - scheduled by the polygraph examiner. Step 5: Drug Screen scheduled by a Sheriff's Office Employee. Step 6: Physical fitness examination - scheduled by a Sheriff's Office Employee. Step 7: Psychological Exam -scheduled by the polygraph examiner. Step 8: Hired. -- Required Qualifications Required Education High School Diploma/GED Skills and Abilities Must be at least 21 years of age. Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English, and to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure, and operating manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of the general public or employees of organizations. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to operate telephones; computer terminal, keyboard, photocopier, and scanning instrumentation; gas mask; two-way radios; and law enforcement-related equipment, such as restraints and handcuffs. Candidate must pass criminal background check prior to employment start date. Licenses and Certifications DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Can be an out of state license, if employee resides in said state. Required CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Must be able to obtain CPR/First Aid certification. Required First Aid Certification Must be able to obtain CPR/First Aid certification. Required Must successfully complete requirements for Colorado Police Officer Standard training certificate Required Must pass various psychological, physical, and background examinations. Required The ability to speak a language other than English is a skill that enhances an employee’s ability to complete this job. The incidents that require the use of secondary language skill vary by day but are routinely frequent; it is expected that this skill will be used more than 11 times per month. The employee must be proficient in speaking the second language to be eligible for the bilingual pay differential. Driving is essential in this position. Candidate must have a valid Driver’s License and Liability Insurance Upon Hire Required Candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) evaluation and if hired, will be subject to continuous monthly MVR monitoring and random drug screens throughout employment. Required Pre-employment substance screening is required for this position. This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the screening in accordance with Weld County policy. Tattoos: 1. Tattoos may be displayed while on duty or representing the agency unless considered controversial, disrespectful, or offensive. 2. Ta