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WELD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
1150 O STREET
GREELEY, COLORADO 80631
970-400-4242
Updated: April 11, 2024
Salary Information: $80,419 – $101,873
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 – Recruiting
970-400-4277
[email protected]
Job Requirements:
Please select the correct position you will be testing for: Corrections for the Detentions position OR Law Enforcement for the Patrol position.
Age: 21
US Citizen: Yes
High School Grad/GED: Yes
Valid State Driver’s License: Yes
Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
Vision:
This position requires competency in detecting and investigating criminal activity, enforcing local, state, and federal laws, and preparing accurate reports to help in follow-up investigations, criminal and civil court, and department investigations. All assignments require rotating shifts since the Sheriff’s Office functions 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week. Other duties may include serving civil papers, guarding prisoners, and assisting other agencies.
The following job duties outline the basic duties and responsibilities of the above-captioned position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty.
• Remain calm and respond appropriately to emergency and threatening situations; protect self and others in threatening situations; able to physically subdue and control unruly and resisting individuals.
• Maintain Office proficiency standards in the use of firearms and other assigned equipment
College: N/A
Academy Certification: N/A
Prior Experience: N/A
Necessary Certifications: Must be P.O.S.T. certified
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
Preference Points:
Preference points for military.
Please upload your DD214.
Hiring Process:
The following are the steps for the hiring process:
1. Online assessment test – National Testing Network (NTN).
2. Once you take and pass the NTN test, a recruiter will email you instructions on how to select a date for the PAT. We will run the PAT every Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. unless there is inclement weather, a holiday, or other unforeseen circumstances.
3. Background Packet – we will provide the background packet at the PAT, or you may pick one up at HR (1150 O St) or Weld County Sheriff’s Office Admin (1950 O St). Please turn in the background packet to HR (1150 O Street). We will make copies of all your original documents.
4. Polygraph – scheduled by the polygraph examiner.
5. Psychological Exam – scheduled by a Sheriff’s Office Employee.
6. Drug Screen – scheduled by a Sheriff’s Office Employee.
7. Physical fitness examination (ErgoMed) – scheduled by a Sheriff’s Office Employee.
8. Hired.