SHERIFF'S OFFICE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY!

Position:  Hinsdale County Sheriff's Office, Deputy Sheriff

Employment Type:  Full-Time 

Responsibilities:

Our Sheriff's Deputies are responsible for all given aspects of law enforcement within the incorporated Town of Lake City and throughout the entire county.  We are not a "department."  We are a Sheriff's Office who loyally and proudly serve the constituents of Hinsdale County.  The Sheriff’s Office also works closely with the Colorado State Patrol, Forest Service LE, Bureau of Land Management LE, and the Colorado Division of Wildlife to provide patrols and other assistance.  Deputy Sheriffs also perform court security functions, prisoner transport, and any/all criminal investigations.  Additionally, while the county does have its own Search & Rescue Team, HCSO leads this function and closely coordinates all missions within the various public lands within Hinsdale County.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Convicted felons or individuals with illicit drug use in the past 5 years cannot be considered for employment
• Applicants must be at least 21 years of age for Deputy positions
• Colorado POST-Certified Peace Officer  
• Extreme levels of self-awareness and integrity
• Self starter / problem solver / proactive
• Willing to learn, grow, and be a team player  
• Previous law enforcement experience heavily desired

Hinsdale County is literally the most remote mountain county in the lower 48 States.  But that is what makes us so incredibly unique.  Much of the county is US National Forest & BLM wilderness areas. While the year-round local population is small, a very large amount of second home owners and tourists come to the county (particularly Lake City) during the summer months (June through Sept.); however, hunting is huge in this county, and so is our winter-long ice climbing which is just outside of Lake City.  

During the summer busy season, we are one of the few - if not the only - counties which allow OHVs on CO State Highway 149 through Lake City.  This is to facilitate visitor's access to the nationally-known Alpine Loop.  With this, we have a unique challenge with traffic enforcement and our visitors, while usually great folks from around the country, can and sometimes do bring their issues with them.  So if you want a massively unique mountain patrolling experience, you will also gain plenty of experience with the usual law enforcement calls for service.

The Hinsdale County Sheriff’s Office works to provide professional and courteous law enforcement services for our local residents and visitors.  HCSO believes that training and proper equipment is a high priority and works hard to provide in-house and outside training for all sworn deputies.

• Pay: $62,500/yr.
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans for all employees and eligible family members
• 401(a) and voluntary 457 tax-deferred retirement plans

Hinsdale County is an equal opportunity employer

Application Process:

Note: Applications can be downloaded below.  While the application states to fill it out in handwriting, you may type it.

Depending on the applicant, and if you qualify, the entire process can take 3-4 weeks.

Candidate steps:

• Application review (we will let you know ASAP)
• Video report writing test  
• Oral board
• Background investigation
• Polygraph exam

- Conditional Offer -

• Psychological evaluation
• Medical exam  &  drug  screen

- Formal Offer of Employment -