Patrol Sergeant

Patrol Sergeant

The Lake County Sheriff's Office is looking for a P.O.S.T. certified Law Enforcement Officer, with a strong desire to serve our community with professionalism and honesty. Must possess good communication skills and a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Service and Excellence. The ability to connect with a diverse community in a rural setting, preferably with bilingual proficiency and a desire for public service.

Why join our team? Join a workplace where public service meets opportunity. At Lake County Government, employees are empowered to grow, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact every day. We offer a supportive environment that values innovation and connection, with reliable compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to helping you succeed both professionally and personally.

Position Summary The Lake County Sheriff's Office is looking for an experienced Law Enforcement Officer, with a P.O.S.T. certification, five (5) years of Law Enforcement Experience and three (3) years of applicable supervisor experience, who embodies strong communication skills, a commitment to mentoring and facilitating professional growth within the agency.

Minimum Qualifications Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Three (3) years of sworn law enforcement experience, including at least one (1) year of experience working in the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
• Or five (5) years of sworn law enforcement experience, including at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Licenses and Certifications Licenses:

• Possession of a valid Colorado driver's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of appointment.

Certifications:

• Possession of an appropriate Basic Certificate issued by the Colorado State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.), or an equivalent State examination that may be transferable to Colorado, to be maintained throughout employment.

Physical Demands Mobility to work primarily in a patrol and field environment and to maintain P.O.S.T. physical standards; to respond to emergency situations and apprehend suspects; to frequently walk, run, stand on uneven terrain, and climb and descend structures to access crime scenes and to identify problems or hazards; to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work; and to work in a secondary office or station environment, and use standard office equipment, including a computer; strength and stamina to apprehend, lift, carry, push, and pull victims, suspects and equipment as determined within P.O.S.T physical standards, which may include the use of proper equipment.

Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Assistance or accommodation during the application process due to a disability is available upon request.

Appl icants must be authorized to lawfully work for any employer in the United States. Lake County is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.