Patrol Deputy

Notice is hereby given that Huerfano County Sheriff Department is accepting applications for the position of Deputy. Qualified candidates must be P.O.S.T. certified within 30 days of hire; 21 years of age or older; have a High School Diploma or GED; must adhere to policy, procedures, and post orders. Drug testing, criminal background, and mental evaluation will be required. Shift work is mandatory and may include weekends and Holidays.

This is a full‑time position, eligible for County Benefits with a starting base wage of $36,627.30. A copy of the Job Description and Application are available by contacting Human Resources at 719‑738‑3000 Ext. 205 or email jobs Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Huerfano County is an equal opportunity employer.

Patrols County Areas, enforcing the law and protecting life and property. Performs investigations at the scene of a crime and performs related follow‑up duties. Investigates and apprehends persons charged by warrant or subpoena, serves civil process, provides courtroom security.

• Patrols County roads as well as residential areas to provide a visible deterrent in uniform and in marked cars to enforce laws and protect life and property. Identifies traffic hazards, monitors industrial and residential areas for signs of any criminal activity, patrols for suspicious persons or vehicles.
• Detects drunk drivers and performs sobriety evaluations, i.e. Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Evaluation. Walk and Turn evaluation, One‑Legged Stand Evaluation, Preliminary Breath Test Evaluation as well as a general observation of DUI suspect’s speech, appearance, comprehension of instructions, and performance. Book DUI suspects and completes all related reports and records.
• Checks building doors, windows, gates, and fences to ensure the building is secured reports any buildings, vehicles, or equipment that is not secured. Ensures the safety and well‑being of all employees on duty. Learns employees working patterns and alert them to possible suspects and crime prevention.
• Responds to calls for assistance and complaints of crimes (burglaries, sexual assault, domestic violence, etc.) Enforces state statutes by performing warrants, felony or misdemeanor or arrest implement physical confrontation when necessary.
• Secures and protects crime scenes by establishing boundaries, detaining victims, suspects, and witnesses locating and identifying evidence, and briefing supervisors or investigators upon their arrival. Preserves and collects evidence using proper methods to maintain the chain of custody of all evidence secured.
• Interviews and interrogates narcotic trafficking suspects inputs intelligence information into the computer.
• Responds to special assignments such as search and rescue, natural disasters as directed by supervisor.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all traffic laws; enforces traffic laws through the issuance of traffic summons and warnings. Arresting individuals in violation of the law such as DUI, speeding, traffic control device violation when necessary.
• Prepares and maintains a wide variety of departmental records and reports in compliance with departmental policies and procedures. Prepares and files written and taped case reports outlining complete information regarding each case.
• Assists in search and rescue operations for missing and overdue persons, motorists, and aircraft. Assists in manhunts for dangerous criminals and completes reports when appropriate. Serves criminal and civil warrants.
• Researches and studies departmental policies and procedures state statutes and maps to maintain awareness of current events and changes in law enforcement.
• Augments prisoner escorts and transports as required.
• Maintains courtroom security to include: magnetically scans all persons entering the courtroom, checks all hand‑carried items, ensures that all persons are directed to the proper courtroom, and monitors the security status of all doors. Takes into custody all persons remanded to jail by the court, response to calls for assistance from throughout the courthouse, and fingerprints all persons as directed by the…