Academy training includes a minimum of 435 hours of academic and skills training. Persons who are certified peace officers in other states may be eligible to receive certification in Colorado without completing a full basic academy. This requires successful completion of the certification examination and meeting POST standards for skills training. To be eligible to apply for patrol deputy with the Boulder County Sheriff s Department, applicants must have current certification, or a scheduled certification date. An offer of employment will not be made for patrol deputy until basic certification is received.
Board is responsible for issuance of certification.
Application Process Applications for deputy sheriff positions are accepted at all times and will be kept on file for the next testing process. Tests are administered two or more times per year for our applicant pool, from which vacancies are filled. Applicants must fill out a Boulder County Sheriff s Office application and a notarized authorization for release of information to be given consideration. Applications must be completed according to the instructions. Completed applications should be sent to Personnel at this address.