Recruitment Unit

Recruit Shadowing Program

Once a candidate’s application is approved, they can get paid for job shadowing in the detention’s facility prior to their scheduled academy. This is available to detentions deputies only. 

Now hiring lateral transfers!

Weld County benefits flyer

Pay Scale 

Detention Deputy I: $31.71 - $40.19
Detention Deputy II: $34.16 - $43.30
Detention Deputy III: $36.78 - $46.61

For more information about joining the Weld County team visit our Join Our Team page.

Steps for the hiring process

  1. Physical Abilities Test (PAT) Video Written Explanation and the online test: You will be asked to select a date for testing at the end of your application (located in the supplemental questions section on your application).
  2. Online assessment test: After passing PAT, you will move on to the online test (immediately after you pass the PAT - same day).
  3. Background Check: You may pick up a background packet during the online test, come to HR (1150 O St) or download one.
    The next four steps, Polygraph, Psychological Exam, Drug Screen and Physical fitness examination will be scheduled by a WCSO recruiter. 

WCSO Opportunities

If you join the Weld County Sheriff’s Office these are the opportunities available to you:

Detective/Investigations

Drug Task Force

Canine Team (K9)

SWAT Team (Special Weapons and Tactics)

STRIKE Team (High Impact Task Force)

FET (Field Evidence Technician/Crime Scene Investigation)

FTO (Field Training Officer)

Drone Pilot

Honor Guard

Bomb Squad

Job Interest Card

  1. Visit the Weld County Employment Page to access the employment information for Weld County.
  2. Click on the "Job Descriptions" link in the upper left hand corner of the page. You will need to create or log into your account first.
  3. Select the position you are interested in applying. Click on the "Email me when more jobs like this are available" link. Complete your information and click ‘Submit Request.’ For the next 12 months after you submit this form, you will receive an email notification each time a position opens with Weld County Government for the position.

Obstacle Course Video

Physical Abilities Test - Detentions Division

In the below video, we'll take through all of the obstacles of the new Physical Abilities Test for the Detentions Division. As of April 1, 2022, all applicants to the Weld County Jail must successfully complete the course to be considered for employment. A passing time is 7:45 or less.

Physical Abilities Test - Patrol Division

In the below video, we'll take through all of the obstacles of the new Physical Abilities Test for the Patrol Division. As of April 1, 2022, all applicants to patrol must successfully complete the course to be considered for employment. A passing time is 7:45 or less.

Contact Us

Phone

(970) 356-4015

Alternate Phone

800-436-9276

Location

Weld County Sheriff's Office
1950 O Street
Greeley, CO
80631
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Available positions

The sheriff's office IS currently accepting applications for Detentions deputies.

The sheriff's office IS NOT currently accepting applications for Patrol deputy positions.

 

Employment & Recruiting

Sjoni Kollath
Recruiting Specialist
(970) 400-4277
skollath@weld.gov

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