Deputy Sheriff
Employment Type: 0 - Full-time Regular
Pay Range: $82,148.00 - 116,645.00
Location: Castle Rock, CO
Elected Office / Department: SHERIFF
Job Number: req3197
Closing Date: 6/6/2026
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
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must
be a United States citizen or legal permanent resident who is lawfully
present in the United States pursuant to Federal Law and § 24-76.5-103,
C.R.S.
- Must
possess a current Basic Colorado POST Certification or currently
attending a Colorado POST recognized basic academy with a scheduled graduation
date. Provisional Colorado POST Certifications are NOT accepted at this time.
- At
least 21 years of age
- High
school diploma or GED
- Valid
Colorado driver’s license
- Ability
to pass various qualifying exams and a pre-employment background
investigation
- Ability
to pass polygraph, psychological, and medical exams
- Ability
to perform under stress and perform physical tests consistent with law
enforcement requirements to include running, climbing barriers, jumping
over, or climbing under or through obstacles and performing strenuous
physical activity.
- Ability
to pass a physical obstacle course within 96 seconds. For
a description of the obstacle course, contact the Hiring Unit at (303)
660-7530.
- Must
be physically and mentally able to work rotating shifts, including day
shift, swing shift, and night shift. Shift work also includes working
weekends and holidays.
- Have
no convictions for felonies or disqualifying misdemeanors
Disqualifications:
Applicants who have any disqualifying factors listed HERE will not be considered for employment at this time.
Ready to take the next step?
Apply now and serve Douglas County with Honor, Service and
Valor.
*By order of the Sheriff, Deputy Sheriff assignments are
determined by the operational needs of the office and are subject to change at
any time. Divisional assignments are not guaranteed, and all applicants must be
prepared and willing to work any shift, in either Detentions or Patrol.*
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
In the event of an emergency/disaster in or near the County, all County employees are expected to make every effort to be available to assist the County Manager, Elected/Appointed Officials and Department Directors to ensure the continued operation of any and all necessary County functions. This may mean being available to perform additional duties and hours beyond what is normally required. In the event that an exempt employee does work more than 40 hours a week in support of County operations during an emergency, such employee may receive overtime or other appropriate wage compensation in accordance with existing County policies or at the discretion of the County.
In accordance with Senate Bill
23-058, applicants understand that Douglas County Sheriff's Office will not
request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date
of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand
that Douglas County Sheriff's Office can request or require an individual to
provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other
materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the
applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date
of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on
those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created
by a third party.
