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RESERVE DEPUTY

Position Summary

Want to maintain your POST Certification while doing something else? The Adams County Sheriff’s Office has a Reserve Deputy Program that allows P.O.S.T. certified individuals to maintain their P.O.S.T. status by volunteering their time and talents to help with Sheriff’s Office services. All reserve deputies are required to maintain the same high standards of conduct required to be a Deputy Sheriff. Unlike other reserve programs, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office has a vast number of opportunities to volunteer in a Law Enforcement Capacity.

becoming a RESERVE DEPUTY

Examples of Duties
  1. Community Events
  2. Crime Scene Security
  3. Crime-Prevention presentations
  4. Detention and civil operations
  5. Patrol and law enforcement duties
  6. Prisoner/Fugitive extraditions
  7. Search and Rescue 
  1. Be 21 years of age
  2. Have no felony convictions
  3. Submit to background check
  4. Be a high school graduate
  5. Compete and a pass the National Testing Network Exam (Video 70%, Reading 70%, Writing 70%)
  6. Submit to medical and psychological tests
  7. Possess a valid driver’s license
  8. Possess qualities of honesty, maturity, self-discipline and sound judgement
  9. Able to perform essential job functions
Must be a Colorado POST Certified Officer Must qualify at the Sheriff’s Office range Bilingual is a plus Must meet criteria established by P.O.S.T. if you are a Non-United States Citizens. Please follow this link for more information: https://post.colorado.gov/certification/non-united-states-citizens-eligibility (DACA recipients who meet Colorado P.O.S.T. eligibility are encouraged to apply).

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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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