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WELD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 1150 O STREET GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 970-400-4242
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Updated: December 18, 2024
Hourly Information: $36.99 - $46.86 hourly
Benefit Information: The benefits of working for Weld County extend far beyond simply earning a paycheck. We offer some great benefits! Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation and sick leave, retirement and so much more! Check out our employee benefits at, https://tinyurl.com/2sx4s
Contact Information:Sjoni Kollath, SO Office Technician - Recruiting970-400-4277skollath@weld.gov
Job Requirements:
Age: 18US Citizen: YesHigh School Grad/GED: YesValid State Driver's License: YesAbility to Read/Speak English: Yes
Vision:
The Weld County Jail will accept and lawfully hold prisoners in a safe, humane, wholesome environment that returns people to the community better, or no worse, than they arrived.The Weld County Sheriff’s Office offers multiple additional assignments to include:Detective/InvestigationsDrug Task ForceCanine Team (K9)SWAT Team (Special Weapons and Tactics)STRIKE Team (High Impact Task Force)FET (Field Evidence Technician/Crime Scene Investigation)FTO (Field Training Officer)Drone PilotHonor GuardBomb SquadCourts UnitThe Weld County Sheriff’s Office sponsors up to 10 employees per year to attend a P.O.S.T. (Peace Officers Standards and Training) academy. This academy certifies our employees to advance their career in law enforcement to be a deputy sheriff or police officer on the street. Start your career in law enforcement with the best at Weld County!A Detention Deputy relies heavily upon interpersonal communication skills, physical techniques and tactics, and writing skills to safely, effectively, and efficiently manage jail operations. Jail operations include performing activities necessary to maintain the health, safety, security, and welfare of jail staff and incarcerated individuals (inmates). All shift assignments are on a yearly bid basis and we maintain jail functions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
College: N/AAcademy Certification: N/APrior Experience: N/ANecessary Certifications: N/A
Additional Requirements:MUST APPLY ON THE WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEBSITE IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED: https://www.weldgov.com/Government/County-Information/Join-Our-Team
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https://weldgov.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/WeldCountyCareers
Preference Points:Preference points for military. Please upload your DD214.
Hiring Process:The following are the steps for the hiring process:
* Step 1:Online assessment through the National Testing Network (NTN). Be sure you select Corrections (for the Detentions position) and Law Enforcement (for the Patrol position). You have the option to take the test from your home computer or select a test site. If you have taken the NTN assessment in the past year for another agency, you may have it moved to Weld County. Link: https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/* Step 2:PAT (Physical Abilities Test). The Sheriff’s office will be running the PAT every Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. (except when there is inclement weather, poor conditions of the course or at the discretion of the Sheriff's office).Please use the following link to select a date to take the PAT.Cut and paste it into your browser:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944ACAE23A4FACE9-49257958-physicalThe course is located outside, on the South side of the Weld Food Bank.1104 H Street (near this location - NOT in the building)Greeley, CO 80631Please wear workout attire.* Step 3:The deputy will give you a background packet at the PAT OR you may pick one up at one of two locations (HR 1150 O street OR Sheriff’s Office Administration Building 1950 O st).Instructions and the hiring steps are included in the packet.* Step 4:Polygraph - scheduled by the polygraph examiner.* Step 5:Drug Screen scheduled by a Sheriff's Office Employee.* Step 6:Physical fitness examination - scheduled by a Sheriff's Office Employee.* Step 7:Psychological Exam -scheduled by the polygraph examiner.* Step 8:Hired.
