Salary : $81,828.00 - $114,384.00 Annually
Location : Boulder, CO
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: SH2026-033
Department: Sheriffs Office
Division: SHE Operations
Opening Date: 08/11/2026
Closing Date: 8/25/2026 12:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Description
POST Academy Cadet/Patrol Deputy I

Boulder County Sheriff's Office - Operations Division
2026 Hiring Range
Monthly: $6,819 - $7,842

Annual: $81,828 - $94,104
2026 Salary Range
Monthly: $6,819- $9,532

Annual: $81,828 - $114,384

2027 Salary Range yet to be determined

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).

New employees receive an 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 9 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month.

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.
Examples of Duties
Examples of Duties During Academy Attendance:
1. Attend Law Enforcement Academy, passing all required skills and assessments required of an academy cadet.
2. Successfully pass Colorado POST certification testing.
Examples of Duties for Deputy I after obtaining POST certification:
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 January 2027.
Required Qualifications

• 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.

Supplemental Information

• 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.
• Applicants must be able to passthe Operations Division Essential Job Demands (EJD) test.
  1. Must be able to complete an obstacle course in 101 seconds or less.
  2. Must be able to lift 35 lbs. from floor to height of 5 feet (60 inches).
  3. Must be able to carry 60 lbs. least 25 feet.
  4. Must be able to drag 150 lbs. 25 feet.
  5. Must be able to push a car 10 feet on a level surface.
  6. Must be able to scale a 5 foot fence or wall from a standing position.
  7. Must be able to run 1/4 mile in 162 seconds or less.

As well as offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers employees an array of benefits. For all FTE and Term employees, we provide:

• Outstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage. Information can be found
• Additional Benefits include
  • Family-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements
  • 12 weeks Paid Caregiver leave
  • Breast feeding friendly-work environment
  • Infants-at-work policy
  • Access to LifeMart and Benefits Hub discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel and more!
  • Access to a nationally-recognized wellness program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • PERA 401k
  • Social Security retirement plans
  • Additional Life and Disability Insurance
  • Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance
  • County-paid tuition assistance
  • Eligible for PSLF-
  • Free EcoPass
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • ID Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • 8 Hours of Paid Public Service Leave
• Generous paid time off
  • Holidays
    • New Year's Day
    • Martin Luther King's Birthday January
    • Presidents' Day
    • Memorial Day
    • Juneteenth
    • Independence Day
    • Labor Day
    • Indigenous People's Day
    • General Election Day November (first Tuesday after the first Monday, even years)
    • Veterans' Day
    • Thanksgiving Day November
    • Friday after Thanksgiving*
    • Christmas Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
    • Christmas Day
    • New Year's Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
  • Vacation**
    • 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire
    • Eight hours of vacation per month for the first year of continuous service, then accrue twelve hours of vacation per month after the first year of continuous service.
  • Medical**
    • Eight hours of medical leave for each month employed.
• PERA- The County and all employees pay into both Social Security and PERA
  • Employer contribution to Social Security: 7.65% of salary
  • Employer contribution to PERA (Local Government Division- most county employees: 15.80%

*The District Attorney's Office observe Francis Xavier Cabrini Day on the first Monday in October and omit the Friday after Thanksgiving
**Vacation and Medical leave are based off of full time FTE accruals. Part-time FTE/term employees accrue leave based on the percentage of time they work.
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It is important that you answer all questions below pertaining to previous life and employment history truthfully, even if previous experiences are not always favorable. Please indicate that you understand the following- I understand that in order for my application to be considered and for me advance through the hiring process, I must answer the following questions truthfully. Any discrepancies between the information that I provide on my application and future testing for this position may disqualify me from the hiring process:

• Yes
• No

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Please list any and all aliases, maiden name, nicknames, other name changes.
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List all residences in the last 10 years, beginning with your most recent address, including county of resident. List dates resided at each residence.
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I acknowledge that in order to be considered for a position with the Boulder County Sheriff's Office I must list all places of employment for the last 15 years.

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever been discharged (fired), asked to resign, furloughed, or put on inactive status for cause, or subjected to disciplinary action while employed? If so, state place of employment and circumstances.
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Have you worked for the Boulder County Sheriff's Office previously? If so, state dates employed, position, and supervisor.
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Have you served in the United States Armed Forces?

• Yes
• No

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If YES to Military service, were you ever disciplined, arrested, or court marshaled? If so, please explain.
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Are you now or have you ever been a member of any organization, association, movement, or group which advocates the overthrow of our constitutional form of government, or which has adopted the policy of advocating or approving the commission of acts of force or violence or which seeks to alter the form of government of the United States by unconstitutional means?

• Yes
• No

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Are you now or have you even been a member of or associated with a group or organization that engages in illegal activities; and/or are you now or have you ever been associated with a group that advocates or engages in hatred, hostility, or violence towards people of a different race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, or other protected categories?
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Do you have any tattoos/scars/marks anywhere on your body that are associated with a group that advocates or engages in hatred, hostility, or violence towards people of a different race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, or other protected category?
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Litigation Information: Have you ever been the plaintiff of, or named in civil litigation, or received notice of claim or intent to be sued? If yes, please explain.
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Please tell us about any prior drug usage (including marijuana and psilocybin mushrooms)- drugs used, how often, approximate last time used for each. Sharing this information will not preclude you from employment, however, it is information we need to evaluate your honesty and integrity as part of the hiring process.
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Driver's License: List all states where you have been licensed to operate a motor vehicle. LIST YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBER.
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Traffic summons/tickets: List any traffic tickets/summons or accidents, indicated date (to the best of your knowledge), Police or Military Agency, Location, and Disposition.
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Criminal Offense Information: List any occurrence for which you were arrested, and/or detained by police, regardless of formality and punishment. List occurrences as an adult and as a juvenile. If none, list N/A
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List any friends, relatives, or acquaintances employed by Boulder County Sheriff's Office and their relationship to you.
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Were you referred to this position by a current BCSO employee, volunteer, or employee who is contracted to work for the BCSO? If so, what is their name?
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Have you previously applied with the Boulder County Sheriff's Office? If yes, state for which position(s) applied and dates.
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Do you have active applications with other law enforcement agencies? If yes, list agency, date, position applied for, and status (if known).
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Why are you seeking employment with the Boulder County Sheriff's Office and why do you feel qualified for the position for which you have applied?
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Notwithstanding the provisions of Colorado Constitutional Amendment 20, Medical Marijuana, and Amendment 64 legalizing the limited use of marijuana, or Colorado Revised Statute 12-170-103 (the use of "natural medicines," also known as psilocybin mushrooms, the use or non-duty related possession of marijuana or "natural medicines" (psilocybin mushrooms) by a Sheriff's Office employee is a violation of federal law, and is prohibited by policy. Do you acknowledge the use of marijuana and "natural medicine" (i.e.: Psilocybin mushrooms) is prohibited by Federal law and Boulder County Sheriff's Office policy?

• Yes
• No

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List all high schools attended, dates attended and school address.
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AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION: I hereby authorize the release of all information and records concerning myself to any agent of the B