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If you have 2 or more years of experience as a corrections or jail deputy, please exit this application and apply for our "Experienced Jail Deputy (Lateral Program) job opportunity."

• Effectively and coherently use interpersonal communication skills to communicate with inmates, professional visitors, and the public by providing information and directions, mediating disputes, and advising of rights and processes.
• Conduct visual and audio surveillance of inmates for extended periods of time.
• Perform crisis intervention functions to include inmate counseling, suicide prevention, recognizing abnormal behavior, and implementing appropriate intervention actions.
• Engage in activities in confined areas. Walk extensively on foot patrol and physically checks doors, windows, and other areas to ensure they are secure.
• Read and comprehend legal and non-legal documents, including the processing of such documents as medical instructions, commitment orders, summons, and other legal writs

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• Must be 21 years of age by date of hire.
• No experience is required.
• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Current first aid and community CPR certificates.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Driver's License

For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.

• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account

• Short and Long Term Disability.

• Employee Assistance Program

• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment

• Accident Insurance

• Critical Illness Insurance

• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.

• 457(b) Deferred Compensation.

• Paid time off including vacation, sick, and holidays.

As a Jail Deputy, your primary responsibility will be to serve as a supervisor and role model for the inmate population in the Larimer County Jail, which is a direct supervision jail. Additional responsibilities include: setting clear expectations with inmates, using positive reinforcement techniques, assuring inmates accountability for their behavior, and treating inmates with respect, consideration, fairness, and justice.
We strive to be skilled, hard-working, resourceful, and prepared. We are looking for talented, career-oriented men and women to join our team. This position is open to anyone; Colorado POST-certified candidates would receive premium pay. Interested in becoming POST Certified? The Larimer County Sheriff's Office will help you obtain your POST Certification through partial tuition reimbursement.
If you possess integrity, tolerance, patience, and want to put your people skills towards serving your community, this position is perfect for you! We hope you'll consider being part of our team!

• Shift work required.
• Shifts require working days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. Successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.
• Successful applicants will be required to meet all of the following qualifications prior to hiring:
  • Must be 21 years of age by date of hire
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Cannot have a felony conviction
  • No convictions involving domestic violence
  • No use of illegal drugs within the past five years
  • No use of marijuana in any form within the past two years
  • Pass integrity questionnaire
  • Pass a written examination
  • Pass the following physical fitness agility test based on the Essential Job Functions, with or without reasonable accommodation:
    • 1.5 mile run in 16 minutes or less
    • Physical Agility Course is similar to the LawFit course. Applicants will receive an outline describing the course.

• Pass oral board interview
• Pass an in-depth background investigation including criminal history and financial status
• Pass polygraph examination
• Pass a Captain's interview and receive a conditional offer
• Pass psychological evaluation
• Pass medical examination
• Pass drug testing
• Possess or obtain First Aid and CPR (All Ages) certificates by date of hire