These are drawn from a pool of eligible applicants who have passed phase I of the selection process. Those selected for openings will be given a conditional offer of probationary employment and continue to phase II of the selection process. Successful completion of phase II will result in final selection for hiring as a probationary employee. Some patrol positions are filled by POST certified jail deputies who apply for transfer. Persons with current Colorado POST certification may apply directly for a patrol deputy position.
Certification is required before a conditional offer of employment can be made.
Patrol positions are often more competitive since there are fewer openings and some are filled by transferring jail deputies. Employees selected for jail deputy positions are not considered for transfer to patrol until they have completed a minimum of two years service. This is offered at several community colleges, private academies and the Colorado Sheriff's Training Institute. Persons who are certified peace officers in other states may be eligible to receive certification in Colorado without completing a full basic academy. Those eligible must successfully complete skills training or testing and the certification examination.