CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Recruiting Deputy Contact Request
Hiring Process
Phase 1: Online application / Application screening
View and Apply for Open Positions
Phase 2: Online Test (Cadet / Deputy ONLY)
National Testing Network Frontline Exam
Take the National Testing Network Frontline Exam
Candidates must obtain a 70% in each category below:
- Video scenarios
- Reading & Writing
Phase 3: Oral Board Interview
- Candidates must obtain a 70% or higher in the Oral Board Interview to advance.
Phase 4: Physical Fitness Exam
- Physical Ability course must be completed in 2 minutes 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
Phase 5: Background Investigation
- Job suitability exam / Psychological exam
- Computer Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA) / Integrity interview
- Medical physical exam / drug screen
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
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
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
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
Recruiting Deputy
Ryan Martinez
(303) 655-3267
Recruiting Deputy
Clayton Garner
(303) 655-3243
State of Colorado P.O.S.T. Board
Visit the State of Colorado P.O.S.T Board Website