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DescriptionPATROL DEPUTYBIG COUNTRY. CLOSE TEAM. Serve Gunnison County.Gunnison County Sheriff's Office | Gunnison, ColoradoSalary: $74,207.19–$104,965.96 annually, depending on experienceStatus: Full-Time | Benefits EligibleColorado POST Certification or Equivalent RequiredBring Your Experience Somewhere It MattersGunnison County is looking for Patrol Deputies who combine sound judgment, composure, and compassion with the ability to act decisively when it matters.Our deputies serve more than 3,200 square miles—from mountain highways and close-knit communities to remote backcountry and major events. That means being a Patrol Deputy here isn't about doing the same thing every shift. You'll have the opportunity to practice well-rounded law enforcement, take on broad responsibility, know the community you serve, and work alongside a close professional team.If you're looking for a law-enforcement career where your experience, judgment, and contribution are visible, we want to talk with you.What You'll DoPatrol Deputies perform a broad range of law-enforcement and public-safety responsibilities throughout Gunnison County.Your work may include:Responding to calls for service and emergenciesConducting patrol throughout Gunnison CountyEnforcing state and local lawsConducting traffic enforcement and investigating motor vehicle crashesConducting preliminary and follow-up investigationsPreparing reports, documenting incidents, and collecting information and evidenceResponding to situations involving people in crisisAssisting residents, visitors, and partner agenciesProviding public safety during community events and emergency operationsWorking in rural, mountain, highway, and changing weather conditionsCollaborating with other local, state, and federal public-safety partnersThe work requires sound judgment, communication, adaptability, professionalism, and the ability to make decisions independently while remaining part of a close team.Law Enforcement With RangeWorking in a large rural county gives deputies exposure to a wide variety of law-enforcement responsibilities.One shift may look very different from the next. Our deputies serve communities, highways, rural areas, public lands, major events, and remote parts of the County. The position provides opportunities to strengthen your skills across patrol, investigations, traffic enforcement, emergency response, community interaction, and interagency operations.Big terrain. Broad responsibility. Close team.Who We're Looking ForWe're looking for law-enforcement professionals who want to do meaningful work and become part of the community they serve.You may be a strong fit if you:Exercise good judgment and remain composed under pressureCommunicate effectively with people from a variety of backgroundsCan act decisively while treating people fairly and professionallyValue teamwork but are comfortable working independentlyWant exposure to a broad range of law-enforcement responsibilitiesTake accountability for your decisions and your workWant to know and be known by the community you serveAre looking for a place where your experience and contribution can make a visible differenceWhether you're beginning your career as a certified officer or bringing experience from another agency, Gunnison County offers an opportunity to build a well-rounded law-enforcement career.Bring Your Career to Gunnison CountyIf you're an experienced deputy or officer considering your next move, Gunnison County offers something different from a large or highly specialized agency.Here, deputies have the opportunity to take on broad responsibility, develop professionally, work closely with partner agencies, and build genuine relationships within the communities they serve.Your experience matters—and we want you to continue building on it.Why Gunnison County?Gunnison County offers meaningful public service, a close professional team, and a community where your contribution is visible.Our deputies serve one of Colorado's largest counties geographically, with communities and terrain that create a law-enforcement environment unlike many traditional patrol assignments.Outside of work, the Gunnison Valley offers access to millions of acres of public lands and year-round recreation, including hiking, mountain biking, fishing, camping, skiing, and cross-country skiing, along with the restaurants, arts, events, schools, and communities of Gunnison and Crested Butte.For candidates considering a move to the Gunnison Valley, housing designated for Gunnison County employees may be available to rent.Pay & BenefitsAnnual Salary: $74,207.19–$104,965.96, depending on experienceSheriff's Office BenefitsTake-home patrol vehicleUniform allowance provided by the Sheriff's OfficeRelocation assistance available for qualified candidatesGunnison County BenefitsMedical, dental, and vision coverageVacation leave beginning at 8 hours per monthSick leave at 8 hours per monthFlexible Spending and Health Savings Account optionsEmployer-paid basic life insurance equal to 1x annual salarySupplemental life and AD&D insurance options for employees, spouses, and childrenEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployer-paid Norton LifeLock membershipDiscounted pet insurance and gym membershipsRetirementGunnison County contributes toward your long-term financial future:3% automatic employer contribution to a 401(a)Up to 3% employer match for voluntary contributions to a 457(b)6.2% employer Social Security contribution1.45% employer Medicare contributionMaximum Employer Contribution: 13.65%*The County pays monthly on the last week day of the month.*Ready for a Different Kind of Patrol Career?If you're looking for broad responsibility, meaningful community connection, and the opportunity to practice well-rounded law enforcement as part of a close professional team, consider bringing your career to Gunnison County.View the full job description here.BIG COUNTRY. CLOSE TEAM. Serve Gunnison County.Hiring Manager: Gunnison County Sheriff's OfficePhone: (970) 641-1113Posting: Open until filledRequirementsQualifications/EducationAny combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.Must complete the State Basic Training Academy or equivalent.Must be 21 years or older at the time of employment.Must be able to communicate in English, both written and orally.Must be of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Must be 21 years or older at the time of employment.Must be of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits.Must possess a valid Colorado driver's license without record of suspension or revocation in any state.No felony convictions and/or serious misdemeanor, disqualifying criminal histories.Ability to meet Department's physical standards.Ability to obtain certification for CPR/First Aid.Basic Law Enforcement Training (or Police Officer Standards and Training) certification or equivalent.Ability to maintain Department proficiency standards in the use of firearms, including any tactical or equipment assigned.Must complete IC S 100 and IC S 700 within the first year of employment.May have to cover shifts or be on call in emergency situations.Successful candidates must also meet the Sheriff's Office's background and selection requirements.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description
DescriptionPATROL DEPUTYBIG COUNTRY. CLOSE TEAM. Serve Gunnison County.Gunnison County Sheriff's Office | Gunnison, ColoradoSalary: $74,207.19–$104,965.96 annually, depending on experienceStatus: Full-Time | Benefits EligibleColorado POST Certification or Equivalent RequiredBring Your Experience Somewhere It MattersGunnison County is looking for Patrol Deputies who combine sound judgment, composure, and compassion with the ability to act decisively when it matters.Our deputies serve more than 3,200 square miles—from mountain highways and close-knit communities to remote backcountry and major events. That means being a Patrol Deputy here isn't about doing the same thing every shift. You'll have the opportunity to practice well-rounded law enforcement, take on broad responsibility, know the community you serve, and work alongside a close professional team.If you're looking for a law-enforcement career where your experience, judgment, and contribution are visible, we want to talk with you.What You'll DoPatrol Deputies perform a broad range of law-enforcement and public-safety responsibilities throughout Gunnison County.Your work may include:Responding to calls for service and emergenciesConducting patrol throughout Gunnison CountyEnforcing state and local lawsConducting traffic enforcement and investigating motor vehicle crashesConducting preliminary and follow-up investigationsPreparing reports, documenting incidents, and collecting information and evidenceResponding to situations involving people in crisisAssisting residents, visitors, and partner agenciesProviding public safety during community events and emergency operationsWorking in rural, mountain, highway, and changing weather conditionsCollaborating with other local, state, and federal public-safety partnersThe work requires sound judgment, communication, adaptability, professionalism, and the ability to make decisions independently while remaining part of a close team.Law Enforcement With RangeWorking in a large rural county gives deputies exposure to a wide variety of law-enforcement responsibilities.One shift may look very different from the next. Our deputies serve communities, highways, rural areas, public lands, major events, and remote parts of the County. The position provides opportunities to strengthen your skills across patrol, investigations, traffic enforcement, emergency response, community interaction, and interagency operations.Big terrain. Broad responsibility. Close team.Who We're Looking ForWe're looking for law-enforcement professionals who want to do meaningful work and become part of the community they serve.You may be a strong fit if you:Exercise good judgment and remain composed under pressureCommunicate effectively with people from a variety of backgroundsCan act decisively while treating people fairly and professionallyValue teamwork but are comfortable working independentlyWant exposure to a broad range of law-enforcement responsibilitiesTake accountability for your decisions and your workWant to know and be known by the community you serveAre looking for a place where your experience and contribution can make a visible differenceWhether you're beginning your career as a certified officer or bringing experience from another agency, Gunnison County offers an opportunity to build a well-rounded law-enforcement career.Bring Your Career to Gunnison CountyIf you're an experienced deputy or officer considering your next move, Gunnison County offers something different from a large or highly specialized agency.Here, deputies have the opportunity to take on broad responsibility, develop professionally, work closely with partner agencies, and build genuine relationships within the communities they serve.Your experience matters—and we want you to continue building on it.Why Gunnison County?Gunnison County offers meaningful public service, a close professional team, and a community where your contribution is visible.Our deputies serve one of Colorado's largest counties geographically, with communities and terrain that create a law-enforcement environment unlike many traditional patrol assignments.Outside of work, the Gunnison Valley offers access to millions of acres of public lands and year-round recreation, including hiking, mountain biking, fishing, camping, skiing, and cross-country skiing, along with the restaurants, arts, events, schools, and communities of Gunnison and Crested Butte.For candidates considering a move to the Gunnison Valley, housing designated for Gunnison County employees may be available to rent.Pay & BenefitsAnnual Salary: $74,207.19–$104,965.96, depending on experienceSheriff's Office BenefitsTake-home patrol vehicleUniform allowance provided by the Sheriff's OfficeRelocation assistance available for qualified candidatesGunnison County BenefitsMedical, dental, and vision coverageVacation leave beginning at 8 hours per monthSick leave at 8 hours per monthFlexible Spending and Health Savings Account optionsEmployer-paid basic life insurance equal to 1x annual salarySupplemental life and AD&D insurance options for employees, spouses, and childrenEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployer-paid Norton LifeLock membershipDiscounted pet insurance and gym membershipsRetirementGunnison County contributes toward your long-term financial future:3% automatic employer contribution to a 401(a)Up to 3% employer match for voluntary contributions to a 457(b)6.2% employer Social Security contribution1.45% employer Medicare contributionMaximum Employer Contribution: 13.65%*The County pays monthly on the last week day of the month.*Ready for a Different Kind of Patrol Career?If you're looking for broad responsibility, meaningful community connection, and the opportunity to practice well-rounded law enforcement as part of a close professional team, consider bringing your career to Gunnison County.View the full job description here.BIG COUNTRY. CLOSE TEAM. Serve Gunnison County.Hiring Manager: Gunnison County Sheriff's OfficePhone: (970) 641-1113Posting: Open until filledRequirementsQualifications/EducationAny combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.Must complete the State Basic Training Academy or equivalent.Must be 21 years or older at the time of employment.Must be able to communicate in English, both written and orally.Must be of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Must be 21 years or older at the time of employment.Must be of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits.Must possess a valid Colorado driver's license without record of suspension or revocation in any state.No felony convictions and/or serious misdemeanor, disqualifying criminal histories.Ability to meet Department's physical standards.Ability to obtain certification for CPR/First Aid.Basic Law Enforcement Training (or Police Officer Standards and Training) certification or equivalent.Ability to maintain Department proficiency standards in the use of firearms, including any tactical or equipment assigned.Must complete IC S 100 and IC S 700 within the first year of employment.May have to cover shifts or be on call in emergency situations.Successful candidates must also meet the Sheriff's Office's background and selection requirements.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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