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competitive hiring incentives and benefits

Salary range

Competitive salary ranges starting from $73,123.48 – $115,124.16 dependent on experience

Multiple Specialized Units

Great experience through specialized units including SWAT, Bomb Squad, JSOG, and more!

COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA and much more!

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Lateral Deputy Sheriff

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Records Specialist

Clerical and communication tasks
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Court Services Specialist

Criminal justice and corrections duties
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Join a strong team of talented professionals dedicated to their work in law enforcement. Adams County, established in 1902, has grown into one of Colorado’s premier places to live and work, with a population of over 500,000 residents across 1,200 square miles. It encompasses a mix of vibrant municipalities and unincorporated communities under the jurisdiction of the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office employs approximately 400 full-time deputies and over 200 dedicated professional staff, supporting a range of specialized units and divisions, including a state-of-the-art DNA lab. With diverse career opportunities, Adams County is an ideal choice for those seeking a dynamic and rewarding career in law enforcement.

Specialized Units

Adams County offers multiple specialized units that allow you to find where you’ll excel. Below are just a few offerings we have:

  • SWAT

  • Bomb Squad

  • Traffic Unit

  • K9 Unit

  • Civil Unit

  • Court Security

  • Jail Special Operations Group (JSOG)

  • Booking

  • Community Resource Team

  • Community Connections Teams

  • Detectives

 

Additional benefits


The department has numerous benefits that include:

  • Medical benefits for you and your family
  • Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
  • Retirement Plans
  • Deferred Compensation Plans
  • Generous Vacation/Sick Leave
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Recreation Center Discounts
  • Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
  • Wellness Programs
  • Lactation-friendly certified workplace

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Take care of your family by joining the Adams County Sheriff's Office

Join a strong team of talented professionals dedicated to their work in a law enforcement department that's just the right size to get ahead and build your career.

Frequently asked Questions

  • Scheduling the written exam is up to you for your convenience. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office typically holds Cadet / Lateral Deputy oral board interviews twice a month, and all other position oral board interviews once monthly. If an applicant proceeds past the oral board interview step, you are requested to provide a detailed packet to begin the background investigation process. If all of the requested documents and details are adequately provided, background investigations will take between 45 and 60 business days.
  • Yes. Lateral Officers with patrol experience are allowed to start on patrol at the discretion of the Sheriff. Lateral Officers without patrol experience will be asked to first complete the Jail FTO process and request a transfer after training is completed successfully.
  • No. Cadets hired by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office are sponsored by the agency. Not only that, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office pays Adams County Cadets while they complete the P.O.S.T. certification courses.
  • Yes. We ask cadets being sponsored to attend the FLATROCK Regional Training Center academy to commit 2 year to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. The 2 year contract includes the 22 week academy.
  • Adams County is located right in the heart of the Denver Metro area. Employees live in all of the surrounding areas to include Douglas County, Jefferson County, Boulder County, Weld County, Broomfield County, Morgan County, Elbert Count, Larimer County and El Paso County. It is completely up to you where you want to live. There is no minimum distance employees are required to live for employment.
  • We require all trainees to complete the Jail FTO(Field Training) program. The Jail FTO program typically takes 3 to 4 months to complete. After successfully completing the Jail FTO program you are eligible to put in a transfer request to Patrol. Agency Lateral Deputies without patrol experience will also be asked to complete the Jail FTO program before advancing to the Patrol Division.
  • No. We have had many senior cadets successfully complete the academy.

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The mission of the Adams County Sheriff’s Office is to be a reliable and proactive agency that protects and serves the community equally. It is our vision to provide a trusted and respected service to our community through strong leadership, professionalism, and innovation.

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