Patrol Deputy/POST Academy Cadet

The POST Academy Cadet will be hired to attend a certified law enforcement training academy.  If the selected cadet is not currently a Deputy I, they will have their job status changed to Deputy I upon start of the academy.  Upon successful completion of the POST academy, the trainee will be expected to transfer to Patrol as a deputy, and will enter the Operations FTO program if selected.  

FLSA Status:  7k Exempt (eligible for overtime once academy and field training program have been successfully completed).

Boulder County is a family-friendly workplace dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
 
Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

PLEASE NOTE: When submitting your application be sure to include all relevant education and experience, as applications are screened based on the qualifications listed in this position announcement. Applications that do not appear to meet minimum qualifications, as outlined below, will not be considered. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completed applications.

Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team.1. Attend Law Enforcement Academy, passing all required skills and assessments required of an academy cadet.
2. Successfully pass Colorado POST certification testing.


1. Enforces laws, resolutions, and statutes.
2. Investigates criminal and non-criminal cases.
3. Prepares and executes arrest and search warrants.
4. Conducts and organizes search and rescue efforts.
5. Makes arrests based upon probable cause and/or personal observation.
6. Processes arrestees into the jail.
7. Prepares cases and testifies in court.
8. Performs related work as required or assigned.
9. May be reassigned in case of emergency situation.
10. Responds to emergencies.
11. Assists other agencies as needed.

Schedule and Assignment:
This position is a minimum 42 hours per week while attending the POST academy. The number of hours per week may fluctuate depending on weekly class schedules. The academy hours and days per week will be established by Academy staff, which may include evenings, weekends, or holidays. The specific academy has yet to be chosen, with an anticipated start date in mid-July to mid-August of 2025.

Once you graduate, the Patrol deputy position works a minimum of 42 hours per week, and will either work 0600 – 1800 hours, or 1800 – 0600, to be determined based on the needs of the division.  Days worked to be determined.  

• A high school diploma, or equivalent.
• Must be 21 years old or be at least 20 years old and turn 21 during attendance at the academy. 
• No felony convictions.
• Must not have any domestic violence offense related convictions or domestic violence related restraining orders in effect.  
• No criminal record that would include misdemeanor conviction(s) for crimes involving       controlled substances.
• No illegal drug use within last three years.
• Must not use marijuana upon job offer.  
• Must not have any DUI/DWAI convictions or driver's license suspensions or revocations within 24 months of application, or more than one DUI/DWAI conviction in lifetime. 
• Must have a good driving record.
• Must maintain a neat, clean, business-like appearance.  Cadets may be required to
• shave, remove piercings, and have short hair, depending on academy policies.
• Successfully complete any required Deputy I testing, to include:  Written testing, polygraph, background investigation(s), psychological testing, physical agility testing, drug screen, hearing test, physical, or other testing as required.

 A history of excessive use of illegal drugs, or other offenses, could disqualify an applicant.  External Application Process:

• Applicants must complete an on-line application.  Testing will consist of multiple assessment tools prior to employment.  These will consist of written tests, background investigations, job suitability assessment, polygraph, physical agility test, as well as others.
• Applicants must be able to commit to a hiring process which will begin immediately, and the majority of the testing will take place over a one or two day period.

Salary : $6,557 - $9,166