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ARAPAHOE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 13101 E. BRONCOS PKWY. CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 720-874-4118 https://www.arapahoegov.com/1721/Sheriffs-Office
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Updated: April 18, 2025
Job Classification: Deputy Sheriff Recruit
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Testing for this position requires authorization from the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office. Candidates who have filled out the Sheriff’s Office application and meet minimum requirements will receive notification from the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office to complete testing by August 16, 2025. Apply before August 3, 2025.
Apply to test through the NTN by Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office Invitation Only. Candidates without prior authorization will not be considered for this posting.
Candidates who have not filled out the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office application should go here, to apply.
Please contact the NTN Candidate Support, at 206-428-3265, if you are in need of assistance with the submission of your test scores
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Salary Information: $74,380 - $106,828 per year
Benefit Information:
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Vacation: 120 hours annually, increasing with every five years of service up to 15 years of service.
Paid Holiday Hours: up to 112 hours annually.
Sick Time: 8 hours per month.
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance: Various healthcare plans through Kaiser Permanente; Dental plans through Delta Dental; Vision plan through VSP (Vision Service Plan).
Life Insurance: Provided with the option to purchase additional coverage (including family members).
Retirement: 401(a) DEFINED BENEFIT RETIREMENT PLANArapahoe County Sheriff's Office employees participate in a mandatory defined benefit program designed to help employees establish a source of income for retirement years. Through the Plan, eligible employees must set aside 9.00 percent, which is subject to change in the coming years, on a pretax basis of which the County will contribute 9.50 percent.
SOCIAL SECURITY
Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office participates in Social Security by contributing 6.2 percent of wages (employee contributes 6.2 percent, as well).
Flexible Spending Accounts: Optional Medical, Transit, Adoption and/or Dependent Care.
Paid Training: At least 100 hours of annual training.
Age:Applicant must be at least 20 years old at the time of application and 21 years old at the end of the academy. There is no maximum age limit.Citizenship Required:
High School Grad / GED:High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.Driver's License:Must possess a valid Driver's License (if hired, you may be required to obtain a Colorado driver's license).Ability to Read/Speak English:Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English.Job Description :If selected, you will receive training in law enforcement concepts by attending a sponsored Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Academy to prepare for an assignment in our detention facility. After certification in the academy, this position will focus on enforcing laws, rules and regulations and following the procedures of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office Detention Facility. This will include areas such as booking, prisoner care, security and transportation. This is an appointed position that works at the pleasure of the Sheriff. After successfully completing the POST Academy, you must complete a (1) one-year assignment in the Detention Facility before being eligible to assess for patrol.Additional Requirements :
Hiring Process :The screening process for any position within the Sheriff's Office may include written test(s), an oral interview, skills test(s), and/or other selection methods designed to measure applicants' ability to perform the essential functions of the job they are seeking. Additional required examinations also include:
Applicant Disqualification Factors :Applicants are advised that areas for disqualification from further consideration include, but are not limited to, the following:
