Academy Cadet - Become a Certified Deputy Sheriff!



Academy Cadet - Become a Certified Deputy Sheriff!

Salary

$70,311.04 - $98,435.46 Annually

Location

Location will vary throughout Adams County, CO

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

2023-05841

Department

County Sheriff

Opening Date

05/05/2023

Our Mission

Safety, Security and Transparency.

Position classification

Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.

What Success Looks Like In This Job





Mission: 

To be a reliable and proactive agency that protects and serves the community equally.

Vision:

To provide a trusted and respected service to our community through strong leadership, professionalism, and innovation.

Values:

Dependability, Collaboration, Compassion, Unity


Position Summary: 
The Cadet position prepares an individual with all the training necessary to become a certified police officer in the state of Colorado.  Selected Cadets will have the opportunity to attend Adam's County Sheriff's Office's top-notch Flatlock Academy and to be employed with ACSO after graduation and completing certification successfully.

Graduates will typically be assigned to the Adams County Jail.  The jail provides great job experience, great co-workers, and the opportunity to be in a controlled environment and out of the weather.  After working at the Jail for approximately six (4) months, employees may apply for vacancies in Patrol.  

Spots are limited! Apply now!

Examples of Duties for Success


This is a non-sworn Sheriff Cadet position which involves participation in a formal law enforcement training program involving both classroom and practical instruction in subjects such as criminal law, civil law, evidence collection and investigation, patrol activities, administration of justice, community relations, report writing, first aid/CPR, firearms, arrest control tactics and driving. This program is approved by the Colorado Peace Officer and Standards Training  (P.O.S.T.) Board.

Throughout the Academy program, Cadets will also participate in regular physical training; knowledge, skills and abilities will be assessed through multiple choice and true/false tests, role playing exercises and performance tests.

Upon successful completion of Academy training, Cadets will take the Colorado P.O.S.T. test and upon successful completion, will be Colorado P.O.S.T. Certified.

  • Attend all scheduled academy training sessions
  • Check emails and other correspondence from academy staff and instructors
  • Sit or stand for extended periods of time
  • Take appropriate notes on material presented
  • Prepare written reports
  • Prepare for written tests through independent or group study
  • Participate in physical training program
  • Participate in field activities in various environmental conditions
  • Engage in formal inspections
  • Perform special duties as assigned
For more information regarding the Academy, click here!
For More information about our Physical Ability Course (PAC), watch the video below!







Qualifications for Success

  • Must possess a High School Diploma or GED
  • Must be at least 21 years of age prior to November 29, 2023
  • Must have a Valid driver's license
  • No criminal convictions as defined by Colorado P.O.S.T.
  • Must meet criteria established by P.O.S.T. if you are a Non-United States Citizens. Please follow this link for more information: https://post.colorado.gov/certification/non-united-states-citizens-eligibility (DACA recipients who meet Colorado P.O.S.T. eligibility are encouraged to apply).

More Qualifications for Success

Oral Board dates for the January 2024 Academy:
Ongoing with weekend dates available! 

A testing and background process will be utilized to select the most qualified candidates.

TESTING PROCESS [IMPORTANT]
  • Written Exam (flexible): 
    • The Adams County Sheriff’s Office offers testing services for the Academy Cadet position through National Testing Network (NTN). To register with NTN and schedule a test, go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, select ‘Find Jobs’, then select Law Enforcement Jobs and sign up for the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.
    • When you visit the www.nationaltestingnetwork.com website:
    • Complete the NTN registration process and schedule your test.
      Review all information related to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office Academy Cadet position, including minimum requirements, salary, and benefits.
    • Review detailed information about the testing process.
    • Review the Frequently Asked Questions and take an online practice test (if desired).
    • Upon completion of your scheduled exam, scores are automatically forwarded to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. Candidates who attain a passing score of 70% or greater on the entry level exam will be placed on the Sheriff’s Office list. The Sheriff’s Office will contact candidates on the list and will invite them to participate in further stages of the selection process.
    • National Testing Network is a service provided to conduct entry level testing in a standardized, professional environment. National Testing Network does not replace the responsibility and decision making in the testing process for the Sheriff’s Office. All candidate results are provided to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office where the final decisions are made.
    • If you would like to take a practice test you can access it at the following link. 
  • Physical Ability Course (PAC)
    • The PAC is a timed course wherein you will complete 9 obstacles. This phase is pass/fail. Candidates must complete the course in 2 Minutes or less to continue on in the selection process. Participation in the PAC testing is mandatory.  
  • Physical Fitness Test Battery (mandatory participation)
    • The physical fitness assessment is a series of four tests to include: cadence push-ups, sit-ups, a 1 1/2 mile run, and a flexibility test.  This portion requires mandatory participation but is not pass/fail. 
  • Oral Board Interview
    • The oral board interview will take approximately 30 minutes. Candidates must obtain a 70% or greater in the oral board to continue.
  • Opportunity to obtain additional points in the areas of education and military service.

    The Background process may include any/all of the following (all steps must be passed successfully):
  • Two-phase psychological evaluation
  • Integrity Interview
  • CVSA exam
  • Physical exam
Other Information
This position will require successfully passing the following:
Pre-screening of minimum qualifications
Skills test
Oral Interview
Extensive Background Check
Job Suitability Exam
Integrity Interview
Computerized Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA)

If a conditional offer is given, you will be asked to:
Schedule a Medical and Drug Screening
Depending on the position, a psychological exam may also be scheduled.
Our process takes approximately 45 days from the start of the background process. 


2023 Benefits Summary 

SPECIAL NOTE: For all applicants, this is a reminder of the original job posting where it stated: “Applicants may be excluded from further consideration at any point in the hiring process. By Sheriff’s Office policy, the reasons why an applicant is not selected for hire will not be discussed with the applicant. There is no flexibility with this policy. If an applicant receives notice of elimination from the hiring process, it simply means the applicant’s qualifications do not fit the Office’s needs at this time. This determination does not preclude the applicant from applying to other agencies.”

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

Click here to watch our video about why Adams County is an Employer of Choice!

Benefits You Expect:

  • AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
  • Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
  • Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
  • Generous Vacation/Sick leave
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Retirement Plan
  • Short-Term Disability
Plus some you might not expect:
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Fitness Center
  • Employee Health Clinics
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Recreation Center Discounts
  • Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
  • Wellness programs
  • Lactation friendly certified workplace


 

01
Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have a valid Driver's License?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Will you be at least 21 years of age by June 2024?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Have you used marijuana in the last year?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Have you used any illegal drugs (other than marijuana) in the past 5 years?
  • Yes
  • No
06
Do you have any felony convictions?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Have you submitted an application with the Adams County Sheriff's Office in the last 12 months?
  • Yes
  • No
08
If you answered yes to the previous question, what position did you apply for? If you answered No, please answer NA.
09
Are you a US Citizen?
  • Yes
  • No
10
If you are a non-citizen who is not in one of the categories listed above, please describe your citizenship status in the field noted below so that your status can be reviewed for eligibility for the position. If this does not apply to you, please answer NA.
11
Have you been discontinued from any part of the Background process in the last 12 months for the Adams County Sheriff's Office?
  • Yes
  • No
12
Are you Currently POST Certified? If so, please apply for the Entry Level/Lateral position.
  • Yes
  • No
13
The Colorado POST Board has recently set a citizenship requirement to be eligible for POST certification. To be considered for the position of Academy Cadet, and to be eligible for POST certification, you must fall into one of the following categories. Please click through to this link to review the requirements. Please acknowledge below that you meet the citizenship requirements outlined by POST. https://post.colorado.gov/sites/post/files/documents/Peace-Officer-Standards-and-Training-Board-Guidance.pdf
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Agency
Adams County
Address
4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000B

Brighton, Colorado, 80601-8213