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Reserve Deputy

Adams County Government

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Brighton, CO
Role Type
Volunteer
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Colorado POST Certified OfficerCurrently POST CertifiedPreviously Fully Certified And Attended Refresher AcademyValid Driver's License

Job overview

Adams County Government is hiring a Reserve Deputy. The Adams County Reserve Deputy is a volunteer position for individuals passionate about law enforcement who wish to maintain their POST certification while pursuing a full-time career. Reserve deputies assist the sheriff's office with day-to-day law enforcement services and during emergencies, maintaining high standards of conduct. They are required to work one shift per month in various divisions.

Key focus areas include Be on-call in the event of a major emergency, Qualify with firearms quarterly and meet annual training requirements, and Attend special training classes.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma or GED, Colorado POST Certified Officer, and Valid Driver's License. Important skills include Law Enforcement, Traffic Control, Case Reporting, Complaint Reporting, and Activity Reporting.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Law EnforcementTraffic ControlCase ReportingComplaint ReportingActivity Reporting

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDColorado POST Certified OfficerValid Driver's LicenseMeet Criteria Established by P.O.S.T. If Non-United States CitizensFull Police AcademyCurrently POST CertifiedPreviously Fully Certified and Attended Refresher AcademyQualify With Firearms QuarterlyMeet Annual Training RequirementsMaintain Minimum Colorado POST Training HoursPass Written Exam With 70% or GreaterComplete Physical Ability Course in 2 Minutes or Less

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Reserve Deputy

Salary

$0.00 Annually

Location

Adams County Government Center, 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Brighton, CO

Job Type

Volunteer

Job Number

2025-06706

Department

County Sheriff

Division

SO-Administrative Services

Opening Date

04/23/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

Our Mission

To be a reliable and proactive agency that protects and serves the community equally.

EEO

Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Position classification

Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.

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  • Benefits

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What Success Looks Like In This Job

Mission:

To be a reliable and proactive agency that protects and serves the community equally

Vision:

To provide a trusted and respected service to our community through strong leadership, professionalism, and innovation.

Values:

Dependability, Collaboration, Compassion, Unity

Have a passion for Law Enforcement, but still want to maintain your normal full-time career? POST certified and want to maintain your certification? The Adams County Reserve Deputies volunteer their time and talents to help the sheriff's office deliver its day-to-day law enforcement services and to assist during emergencies. All reserve deputies are required to maintain the same high standards of conduct required of any deputy sheriff. Reserve Deputies are required to work one shift per month in the following divisions of the sheriff’s office: Jail, Patrol, Detectives, Professional Standards, Training, or the Office of the Sheriff.

You must have been through a full police academy and are currently still POST certified or were previously fully certified here or in another state and have attended a refresher academy to be eligible to apply. Volunteers must be Colorado P.O.S.T. (Peace Officers Standards and Training) certified.

SPECIAL NOTE: For all applicants, this is a reminder of the original job posting where it stated: “Applicants may be excluded from further consideration at any point in the hiring process. By Sheriff’s Office policy, the reasons why an applicant is not selected for hire will not be discussed with the applicant. There is no flexibility with this policy. If an applicant receives notice of elimination from the hiring process, it simply means the applicant’s qualifications do not fit the Office’s needs at this time. This determination does not preclude the applicant from applying to other agencies.”

Examples of Duties for Success

All divisions and assignments:

Be on-call in the event of a major emergency

Must qualify with firearms quarterly and meet annual training requirements

Attend special training classes

Maintain minimum Colorado POST training hours

Establish traffic control at fires or other incidents that may attract crowds

Assume control at traffic crashes to maintain traffic flow, and assist accident victims

Locate and take persons into custody on arrest warrants

Prepare variety of related case, complaint, and activity reports

Perform Deputy duties at parades, processions, demonstrations, community activities, and sporting events

May work in any sheriff’s office division

Must work one shift per month in any division

Qualifications for Success

Must possess a High School Diploma or GED

Must be a Colorado POST Certified Officer

Must have a Valid driver's license

Must meet criteria established by P.O.S.T. if you are a Non-United States Citizens.

Please follow this link for more information: (DACA recipients who meet Colorado P.O.S.T. eligibility are encouraged to apply).

More Qualifications for Success

Review all information related to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office Academy Cadet position, including minimum requirements, salary, and benefits.

  • Review detailed information about the testing process.

  • Review the Frequently Asked Questions and take an online practice test (if desired).

  • If you would like to purchase a practice test you can access it at the following links. Each are owned by outside companies and have various reviews.

  • Ergo (NTN) Practice Test (https://ergopracticetests.com/?FLB/)

  • Police Test Info Practice Test

  • Upon completion of your scheduled exam, scores are automatically forwarded to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. Candidates who attain a passing score of 70% or greater on the entry-level exam will be placed on the Sheriff’s Office list. The Sheriff’s Office will contact candidates on the list and will invite them to participate in further stages of the selection process.

  • National Testing Network is a service provided to conduct entry-level testing in a standardized, professional environment. National Testing Network does not replace the responsibility and decision-making in the testing process for the Sheriff’s Office. All candidate results are provided to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office where the final decisions are made.

  • Physical Ability Course (PAC)

  • The PAC is a timed course wherein you will complete 9 obstacles. This phase is pass/fail. Candidates must complete the course in 2 Minutes or less to continue in the selection process. Participation in the PAC testing is mandatory.

  • Physical Fitness Test Battery (mandatory participation)

  • The physical fitness assessment is a series of four tests to include: cadence push-ups, sit-ups, a 1 1/2 mile run, and a flexibility test. This portion requires mandatory participation but is not pass/fail.

  • Oral Board Interview

  • The oral board interview will take approximately 30 minutes. Candidates must obtain a 70% or greater in the oral board to continue.

Candidates that pass the testing phase will move on to backgrounds. The Background process may include any/all of the following (all steps must be passed successfully):

  • Integrity Interview

  • CVSA exam

  • Physical exam

Adams County and the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office complies with Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act (“JAFA”). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.

Employees within this job classification do not qualify for benefits.

01

Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

  • Yes

  • No

02

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

  • Yes

  • No

03

Are you at least 21 years of age?

  • Yes

  • No

04

Have you used any illegal drugs in the past 5 years?

  • Yes

  • No

05

Have you ever been discontinued from any part of the Background process for any Adams County Sheriff's Office positions in the last 12 months?

  • Yes

  • No

06

Do you possess an active Colorado POST certification?

  • Yes

  • No

07

If you answered yes to the previous question, what is your PID #?

08

Are you a Certified Peace Officer in another state?

  • Yes

  • No

09

Do you have any Patrol, Detention, or Detective experience? If yes, please describe. if no, please put NA

10

How many years have you served as a POST Certified law enforcement role?

11

What divisions of the Sheriff's Office would you be willing to work?

  • Patrol

  • Jail

  • Training

  • Detective

  • Professional Standards

Required Question

Employer

Adams County

Address

4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000B Brighton, Colorado, 80601-8213

Website

http://www.adamscountyco.gov/careers

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