Career Opportunities

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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Hiring Process

Phase 1: Online application / Application screening

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Phase 2: Online Test (Cadet / Deputy ONLY)

National Testing Network Frontline Exam

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- Candidates must obtain a 65% on the video test and a 70% on the reading and writing test.

Phase 3: Oral Board Interview

- Candidates must obtain a 70% or higher in the Oral Board Interview to advance.

- Conditional job offer.

Phase 4: Background Investigation 

- Job suitability exam / Psychological exam. 

- Computer Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA) / Integrity interview.

- Medical physical exam / drug screen.

Phase 5: Physical exam (Cadet / Deputy ONLY)

- Physical ability course must be complete in 2:00 or less (Pass / Fail) Watch the Physical Ability Course Video

- Fitness test battery (Pushups, sit ups, sit and reach, and 1.5 mile run / walk)

- All components reward bonus points for ranking. 

P.O.S.T Academy Selection Process and Fitness Test Requirements

Download the P.O.S.T Academy Selection Process and Fitness Test Requirements PDF

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ANNOUNCEMENTS & LINKS

The Adams County Sheriff's Office is a great place to work. Check out what these deputies have to say about it their careers:

Detention Specialist Vasquez

Watch Detention Specialist Vasquez's Promo Video

Sr. Deputy Ramirez, School Resource Officer

Watch Sr. Deputy Ramirez Discuss being a School Resource Officer

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Standards

Individuals applying for employment with Adams County Sheriff's Office must go through a thorough pre-employment selection process. The Adams County Sheriff's Office maintains high standards to effectively serve our community. All applicants are required to have a high school diploma or GED unless specifically notated in the job description. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age (21 year of age by academy graduation for Cadet / Deputy positions). Convicted felons may be denied employment per P.O.S.T. requirements. View Disqualifying Incidents for Certification

Other criminal convictions may disqualify you from consideration depending on agency policy. Please email [email protected] with questions if a prior incident will disqualify you from employment.

Common Disqualifying Circumstances

  • Dishonorable discharge from any US or foreign military force.
  • Any conviction of DUI or DWAI within the past 3 year.
  • Drug use in the last 5 years (marijuana excluded).
  • License suspension / revocation / denial in the last 3 years.

Sheriff's Office Pay & Benefits

View Adams County Benefits Offered

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View Current Compensation Scale

CONTACTS

Sheriff's Office Human Resources

Check out the Human Resources Page

Heather LaCrue
HR Specialist
(303) 655-3246

Thya Salazar
HR Specialist
(303) 655-3229


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Recruiting Deputy
Ryan Martinez
(303) 655-3267

Agency photo of Deputy Garner, the Adams County Sheriff's Office recruiter.

Recruiting Deputy
Clayton Garner
(303) 655-3243


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