JOB
One Agency, One Mission: Public SafetyThe Larimer County Sheriff’s Office is seeking talented men and women to join our team as Volunteer Reserve Patrol Deputies. Headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, the Sheriff's Office is an agency of over 500 family-oriented employees, dealing with a range of responsibilities including support services, patrol, jail, wildland fire, search and rescue, and investigation duties. If you have the desire to serve your community and want to work alongside others with the same mindset, the Larimer County Sheriff's Office is a great place to call home. Reserve Deputies provide law-enforcement support under the direct supervision of a Sheriff’s Office employee. A Colorado POST Reserve Academy and on-the-job field training are provided by the Sheriff’s Office for qualified candidates.Click here to view the Larimer County Sheriff's Reserve Website.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The following statements are illustrative of the duties and responsibilities of the job. The organization retains the right to modify or change the duties and responsibilities of the job at any time.Participating in patrol assignmentsProviding security and traffic control for special eventsEmergency call-outsAssisting in agency internal trainingProviding assistance to departments throughout the agencyEffects arrests, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints; subdue resisting suspects using maneuvers and weapons; and resorts to the use of hands and feet and other approved weapons in self-defense.Prepares investigative and other reports, sketches, and drawings, using appropriate grammar, symbols, and mathematical computations.Exercises independent judgment in determining when there is reasonable suspicion to detain when probable cause exists to search and arrest, and when force may be used and to what degree.Operates a law enforcement vehicle during both the day and night, in emergency situations involving speeds more than posted limits, in congested traffic, and in unsafe road conditions caused by factors such as fog, smoke, rain, ice, and snow. Spends long periods in and frequently enters and exits a law enforcement vehicle, which requires sitting, bending, and stretching.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 and performs rescue operations which may involve quickly entering and exiting law enforcement patrol vehicles; lifting, carrying, and dragging heavy objects; climbing over and pulling up oneself over obstacles; jumping down from elevated surfaces; climbing through openings; jumping over obstacles, ditches, and streams; crawling in confined areas; balancing on uneven or narrow surfaces; and using body force to gain entrance through barriers.From a variety of body positions, loads unload, aims, and fires handguns, shotguns, rifles, and other agency firearms under 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 may involve feeling and detecting objects, walking for long periods of time, detaining people, and stopping suspicious vehicles and persons.Conducts visual and audio surveillance for extended periods of time.Engages in law enforcement patrol functions that include such things as working rotating shifts, walking on foot patrol, and physically checking the doors and windows of buildings to ensure they are secure.Effectively communicates with people by giving information and directions, mediating disputes, and advising of rights and processes.Demonstrates communication skills in court and other formal settings.Detects and collects evidence and substances that provide the basis for criminal offenses and infractions and that indicate the presence of dangerous conditions.Endures verbal and mental abuse when confronted with the hostile views and opinions of suspects and other people encountered in antagonistic environments.Performs rescue functions in accidents, emergencies, and disasters including directing traffic for long periods of time; administering emergency medical aid; lifting, dragging, and carrying people away from dangerous situations; and securing and evacuating people from areas.Processes and transports prisoners using handcuffs and other appropriate restraints.Puts on and operates a gas mask in situations where chemical munitions are being deployed.Extinguishes small fires by using a fire extinguisher and other appropriate means.Reads and comprehends legal and non-legal documents, including the preparation and processing of such documents as citations, affidavits, and warrants.Contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the investigation of crimes and the apprehension of offenders.Assists in county search and rescue operations.When a local declaration of emergency or disaster is declared by the Board of Commissioners, all Larimer County employees may be required to work as a Disaster Service Worker.Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for the performance of the job.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Additional InformationApplications are accepted throughout the year. The hiring process takes approximately four months to complete. Applicants are required to pass a written test, Physical Fitness Test, Oral Board Interview, Background Investigation, Polygraph Examination, and written Psychological Test.Successful candidates attend the POST Reserve Academy sponsored by the Sheriff's Office. The Academy provides classroom instruction and basic skills training in firearms, driving, and arrest control techniques. Classes are held in the evening and on weekends for approximately three months.The POST Reserve Academy is not a substitute for a full-time Peace Offer POST Academy. If individuals are interested in pursuing a full-time career in law enforcement, they must graduate from a full-time POST Academy.Time CommitmentThe time commitment of an LCSO Reserve Deputy can have an impact on your life and family. the program requires volunteers to participate in a minimum of 20 hours per month of patrol ride-along; participate in monthly meetings and training, and completion of various administrative tasks. Reserves are also expected to be available by pager for emergency call-outs and special assignments.In addition, the Reserves participate in 40 hours of annual re-certification training and periodic firearms qualifications.________________Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.
