Deputy Sheriff

Pueblo County Colorado

Pueblo, CO
7 days ago

$5,900.27–$6,643.87

Highlights

This Resolution contemplates and authorizes supervisors to direct work during Unpaid Days Off, Unpaid Personal Days, or Unpaid Early Release Periods for community safety and County government essential activities such as snow removal, social worker visits for child welfare and other family emergencies, response to emergency calls by facilities and fleet employees, and required court appearances by County employees. Work also includes patrolling areas to deter criminal activity, enforcing traffic laws, responding to dispatched calls, detaining and arresting suspected violators of the law, preparing reports, transporting individuals in custody, and presenting evidence and testimony in judicial settings.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Pueblo, CO
Salary	$5,900.27–$6,643.87

Description

Deputy Sheriff

Salary

$5,900.27 - $6,643.87 Monthly

Location

920 N. Main, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

02968

Department

Law Enforcement

Opening Date

08/07/2026

Closing Date

8/16/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

IBPO

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POSITION SUMMARY

Work involves providing public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations. Work also includes patrolling areas to deter criminal activity, enforcing traffic laws, responding to dispatched calls, detaining and arresting suspected violators of the law, preparing reports, transporting individuals in custody, and presenting evidence and testimony in judicial settings.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Prepares investigative reports, sketches and drawings, using appropriate grammar, symbols and mathematical computations.
Effectively and coherently uses Interpersonal Communication skills to communicate with individuals and the public by providing information and directions, mediating disputes and advising of rights and processes.
Physically breaks up fights and skirmishes.
Demonstrates communications skills in court and formal settings.
Performs rescue functions at accidents, emergencies, and disasters to include directing traffic, administering emergency medical aid, lifting, dragging and carrying people away from dangerous situations and securing and evacuating people from particular areas.
Endures verbal and mental abuse when confronted with hostile views and opinions of suspects and other people encountered in antagonistic environments.
Reads and comprehends legal and non-legal documents, including the processing of such documents as medical instructions, commitment orders, summons and other legal writs and court documents.
Prepares a variety of reports using appropriate grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Processes reports as appropriate (i.e., files, alphabetizes, labels, etc.)
Enters data into computer systems or databases; looks up information in database; creates basic word processor documents and enters data into spreadsheets; uses email to communicate.
Detects and collects evidence and substances that provide the basis of criminal offenses and infractions and/or that indicate the presence of dangerous conditions.
Provides information to citizens regarding general legal procedures as necessary.
Represents the agency at informational, planning and other required meetings.
Patrols assigned area, responding to calls for service, determining a course and taking appropriate action.
Proactively enforces state penal and traffic laws and County resolutions.
Effects arrests, forcibly if necessary, uses handcuffs and other restraints, subdues resisting suspects uses approved techniques of arrest control, defensive tactics and weapons and resorts to use of hands and feet and other approved weapons in defense of self or others.
Conducts visual and audio surveillance for extended periods of time.
Exercises independent judgment in determining where there is reasonable suspicion to detain, when probably cause exists to search and arrest and when appropriate force should be used and to what degree.
Maintains knowledge of current Colorado Revised Statutes and County Ordinances.
Maintains knowledge and awareness of recent court rulings and legal standards in order to effectively enforce laws and ordinances while protecting the rights of citizens.
Operates a law enforcement vehicle during both the day and night, in emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits, in congested traffic and in unsafe road conditions caused by factors such as fog, smoke, rain, ice and snow.
Communicates effectively and coherently over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications.
Gathers information in criminal investigations by interviewing and obtaining the statements of victims, witnesses, suspects and confidential informers.
Pursues fleeing suspects.
Assists in County search and rescue operations.
Loads, unloads, aims, and fires handguns, shotguns and other agency firearms under the conditions of stress that justify the use of deadly force and at levels of proficiency prescribed in certification standards.
Performs searches of people, vehicles, buildings and large outdoor areas which involves detaining people and stopping suspicious vehicles and persons as needed.
Prepares cases and testifies in court.
Engages in law enforcement patrol functions that include walking on foot patrol and physically checking the doors and windows of buildings to ensure they are secure.
Effectively communicates with people, including juveniles, by giving information and directions, mediating disputes and advising of rights and processes.
Processes and transports prisoners using handcuffs and other appropriate restraints.
Secures crime scenes, collects and processes and preserves evidence, and photographs crime scenes.
Puts on and operates a gas mask in situations where chemical munitions are being deployed.
Puts on and operates protective equipment including air filtering devices in situations where hazardous chemical, biological or other types of airborne elements are present.
Extinguishes small fires by using a fire extinguisher and other appropriate means.
Contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the investigation of crimes and the apprehension of offenders.
Prepares and executes arrest and search warrants.
Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

WHAT YOU HAVE

The selection process includes, but is not limited to, an entry-level written test and interview. Prior to employment, candidates will complete a background investigation, polygraph examination, physical examination to include a drug screen, and psychological evaluation. The expected duration of the selection process will normally not exceed two months. Candidates not selected may reapply in the future. This position requires shift work, including weekends and holidays. This posting may be used to fill multiple openings.

Compensation

$5,900.27-$6,643.87 Monthly

(Although the entire salary range is posted, this position starts at the minimum rate of $5,900.27 per month.)

WHAT PUEBLO COUNTY OFFERS

Shift differential pay
Referral/Recruitment incentives
Trainer pay
Tuition reimbursement
Take-home vehicle (Patrol)
Opportunity to work in many diverse areas
Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) (full-time employees)
Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
County Retirement Program
Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
Truly inclusive and diverse environment
Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
May be eligible for up to 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave Benefits (full-time employees)

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY

2026 PAID HOLIDAYS

New Years Day - January 1st
Day after New Years Day - January 2nd
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - January 19th
Memorial Day - May 25th
Employee Appreciation Day - June 3rd
Juneteenth Day - June 19th
Independence Day (observed) - July 3rd
Day before Labor Day - September 4th (Early Release at 12:00pm)
Labor Day - September 7th
Francis Xavier Cabrini Day - October 5th
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples Day - October 12th
Veterans Day - November 11th
Day before Thanksgiving - November 25th (Early Release at 12:00pm)
- Thanksgiving Day - November 26th
- Day after Thanksgiving - November 27th
- Christmas Eve Day - December 24th
- Christmas Day - December 25th
Day before New Years Day - December 31st (Early Release at 12:00pm)
One Personal Day (County employees will have one paid personal day off in 2026. This paid day off is to be chosen by the employee and approved by their Elected Official or Department Director.)
= Regular Part-Time Employees who are scheduled to work on a 2026 Holiday will receive Holiday Pay for two (2) of the Holidays of their choice (marked with the single asterisk * above) as approved by their Elected Official or Department Director
When a holiday falls on a Saturday, Friday will be celebrated as the County holiday
When a holiday falls on a Sunday, Monday will be celebrated as the County holiday
Early releases are at the discretion of the Elected Official or Department Director and may vary based on the operational needs of their offices/departments.
All time off work taken by County employees for the days designated as Early Release shall be considered holiday time off for purposes "worked time" in determining Overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
If an employee is absent the day preceding or following the holiday without prior approval, the employee will not be paid for the holiday
The following time off types will not contribute to the daily or weekly overtime calculation: Unpaid Days Off, Unpaid Personal Days, and Unpaid Early Release Days.
Any employee that is required to work by their supervisor on a designated Unpaid Day Off,

a designated Unpaid Personal Day or during a designated Unpaid Early Release period shall be paid for work required and performed during such days and periods.

No employee may work during an Unpaid Day Off, an Unpaid Personal Day, or during an Unpaid Early Release period without the express authorization of their supervisor. This Resolution contemplates and authorizes supervisors to direct work during Unpaid Days Off, Unpaid Personal Days, or Unpaid Early Release Periods for community safety and County government essential activities such as snow removal, social worker visits for child welfare and other family emergencies, response to emergency calls by facilities and fleet employees, and required court appearances by County employees.
For weeks in which an Unpaid Day Off or an Unpaid Early Release takes place, County Exempt employees are designated as Non-Exempt employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Those employees so designated will be required to clock in and out of work via email to their Director for all days worked during weeks that include an Unpaid Day Off.
No employees shall be permitted to work over 40 hours during a week that includes an Unpaid Day Off or an Unpaid Early Release without the express written authorization of their Director or Elected Official.
The above 2026 Holiday Schedule Resolution was originally approved by the Board of County Commissioners on December 15th, 2025 and then revised on February 12th, 2026 & March 12th, 2026*

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DEPARTMENTS SCHEDULED TO WORK ON HOLIDAYS

Due to operational requirements, some employees will be required to work on holidays. The employee must take the holiday by the end of the month following the holiday at a date approved by their Elected Official or Department Director

SICK LEAVE

Regular full-time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 960 hours.

VACATION LEAVE

Upon initial date of hire: earn eight (8) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 144 hours.
After 5 years: earn twelve (12) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 216 hours.
Ater 10 years: earn sixteen (16) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 288 hours.

RETIREMENT

All Regular Full-Time employees and Elected Officials are required to participate in the County Retirement Plan upon completion of one (1) month of continuous employment. A pre-tax deduction of 8.25% will be deducted from the employees monthly pay.

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EMPLOYER MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION

Pueblo Countys contribution toward the purchase of your benefit options on a tiered approach and based on which medical plan you elect.

If Benefit Selections:

Are greater than the employer contribution dollar amount, the difference is deducted from paycheck
Are equal to the employer contribution dollar amount, there is no effect on pay
Are less the employer contribution dollar amount, additional pay or cash back is not optional

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MEDICAL INSURANCE - ANTHEM BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD (optional)

Medical, Dental, & Vision Rates are for the 2026 Plan Year (effective January 1st, 2026)

HIGH DEDUCTIBLE HEALTH PLAN