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CURRENT OPEN POSITIONS
Patrol Sergeant (POST) SMART Technician (POST)
SMART Mental Health Clinician Evidence Technician
SMART Administrative Coordinator Animal Shelter Technician
CONTINUOUSLY OPEN POSITIONS:
Detentions Deputy Patrol Deputy / Lateral Transfer
Law Enforcement Academy Sponsored Cadet
*Applications for Cadet should be submitted in the Spring and Fall of each year.
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EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN
Position Requirements: Summit County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a well-qualified Evidence Technician. The Evidence Technician performs digital and non-digital media processing of Body Worn Camera (BWC), Patrol Vehicle Camera and video, and other digital evidence, as well as collection, handling and packaging, preservation, and release of digital and physical evidence. The Evidence Technician is responsible for timely reproduction of evidence for release to requestors in compliance with the Colorado Open Records Act and Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act as well as maintenance and retention of digital and physical evidence in compliance with Local, State, and Federal law and the standards of the Summit County Sheriff’s Office. The Evidence Technician is required to learn and perform technical skills including operating and updating job related hardware and software, downloading digital files from cameras, maintaining and auditing digital storage including property and evidence in support of other internal departments and external requirements. The Evidence Technician is also responsible for physical evidence collection, storage, maintenance, and disposal. The Evidence Technician will be skilled and competent in the application of the technical aspects of this role, properly identifying videos and evidence, problem solving, and providing superior customer support in response to internal and external digital and physical evidence inquiries. The Evidence Technician will report to the Evidence Supervisor and carry out any assignments by the Evidence Supervisor. The Evidence Technician will report to crime scenes, collect, and preserve digital and physical evidence, book and track digital and physical evidence, and return and destroy digital evidence when needed and perform related evidence and administrative duties, and be in compliance with the standards set in the Summit County Sheriff’s Office.
The ideal Evidence Technician will be a team oriented professional, will possess problem solving and team building skills, independent and strategic thinking, and strong organization and communication skills. The Evidence Technician will communicate with the Evidence Supervisor, along with communicating with internal and external inquiries. With this, it is ideal for the Evidence Technician to be familiar with the Sheriff’s Office and other organizations throughout Colorado including, but not limited to, Summit County Government, Colorado Bureau of Investigations, Colorado District Attorney’s Office, and local municipalities.
Expectations of the Chosen Candidate: The chosen candidate will be expected to demonstrate positive demeanor; the ability to react appropriately while under stress; exhibit sound decision-making abilities; be able to interact appropriately with individuals from varying socio-economic and cultural backgrounds; handle complex data collection, interpretation, and reporting; work cooperatively with law enforcement, courts, attorneys, vendors, and the public.
Required Qualifications: Must be 21 years of age or older, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, two (2) years of general clerical experience. Experience or training related to law enforcement or evidence experience. Must be able to pass a background check, psychological test, polygraph, and obtain a security clearance for work with Criminal Justice Records. Must have or obtain a Colorado Driver’s License within 60 days and throughout employment and know how to safely operate a motor vehicle.
Hiring Range: SO50, Non-Exempt. Hourly rate $27.87 to $40.41, DOQ and a County and Sheriff’s Office sign-on bonus, a wellness and lifestyle benefit, an education reimbursement, and excellent benefits.
Application Deadline Date: This position is open until filled. To apply, please submit a professional cover letter and resume to Evidence Supervisor Carlena Ceccon, by mail to PO Box 210, Breckenridge, CO 80424, in person at 501 N. Park Avenue, Breckenridge, CO 80424 or via email to Carlena.Ceccon@summitcountyco.gov
External candidates are also required to submit a Civilian application available at Civilian Application
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Patrol Sergeant (POST)
Pay Range: ST90 (non-exempt employee) Salary of $90,502 - $121,458 (DOQ). This includes a 5-year Step Program! A County and Sheriff’s Office sign-on bonus, a wellness and lifestyle benefit, an education reimbursement, and excellent benefits
Position Requirements: Summit County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a well-qualified Patrol Sergeant. This position works within the Patrol Section of the Operations Division.
The Sergeant is a first-line supervisor that typically answers to and works under the leadership of a Lieutenant. The Sergeant is responsible for managing a work group ensuring compliance with department policies and procedures while adhering to statutory obligations and case law for criminal and non-criminal cases. Sergeants are expected to have an understanding of modern principles, methods, and procedures of law enforcement supervision and organization, and have a strong understanding of supervisory span of control, leadership, and group dynamics. Sergeants must be able to perform all the duties of a Patrol Deputy, as well as supervise, coordinate, and guide Sheriff’s Office employees in their daily activities.
Qualifications: Must be POST certified and have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in Patrol. Experience may be combined with other agency experience. Working knowledge of community organizations and behavioral health resources. Must be 21 years of age. Off any probationary period and not currently involved in any disciplinary action. Valid Colorado Driver's License at time of appointment and throughout employment. Must be able to pass a background check, psychological examination, polygraph examination and obtain a security clearance for work with Criminal Justice Records. External candidates proceeding in the process will be required to complete a Sheriff’s Office Patrol Deputy Application.
Applications will be received until the position is filled. To apply, please submit a professional cover letter and resume to Lieutenant Kevin Igo, by mail to PO Box 210, Breckenridge, CO 80424, in person at 501 N. Park Avenue, Breckenridge, CO 80424 or via email to Kevin.Igo@summitcountyco.gov.
External candidates are also required to submit an application available at Patrol Deputy Application.
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Animal Control Technician
Position Requirements: Must be able to handle a physically demanding job for 10-hour shifts. Must be able to lift 75 pounds routinely. Strong customer service and animal handling skills, computer skills, and excellent communication skills desired. Flexible schedule needed. Valid driver’s license and background check required.
The ideal candidate will be a team-oriented professional with the strong desire to care for and help pets find a home.
Expectations of the chosen candidate: Cleans and sanitizes animal holding areas and animal shelter facility. Feeds, cares for, and administers medications to animals. Conducts behavioral assessments and training for adoptable animals. Provides customer service to shelter visitors. Must perform animal euthanasia and cremations. The chosen candidate will demonstrate a positive demeanor, support the mission of Animal Control, and work closely with shelter staff and volunteers.
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma.
Computer experience with Windows format and MS Office (to include Power Point).
Excellent communication skills and ability to deal with the public effectively.
Animal handling experience.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
Must have a valid Colorado’s Driver’s License at time of appointment and throughout employment and know how to safely operate a motor vehicle.
Candidates proceeding in the process will be required to complete a Sheriff’s Office Civilian Application.
Hiring Range: SO20, non-exempt, $24.72-27.19/hr. DOQ and a sign-on bonus program is available! Summit County Government offers an excellent benefits package.
Application Deadline Date: Please submit a resume and letter of interest to Meg at Meg.Leroux@summitcountyco.gov or drop off or mail to Summit County Animal Shelter, 0058 Nancy’s Place, P.O. Box 5225, Frisco, CO 80443
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SMART Technician (POST)
Pay Range: ST80 (non-exempt employee) Salary of $76,872 to $111,465 (DOQ). This includes a 5 year Step Program! A County and Sheriff’s Office sign-on bonus, a wellness and lifestyle benefit, an education reimbursement, and excellent benefits.
Position Requirements: Summit County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a well-qualified Technician. This position works within the System-wide Mental Assessment Response Team (SMART) Section, in the Support Services Division.
Under the general supervision of a Lieutenant, or designee, this position will perform a variety of field operations, technical skills, educational and administrative duties of a law enforcement professional working within a Co-Responder model of criminal justice and mental health crisis response. SMART pairs this law enforcement professional with a master’s level mental health clinician, who also coordinates care with an intensive case manager. The “teams” are striving to divert, assess, stabilize, or intervene on mental health-related public safety calls. Technicians provide safe working environments and security for SMART clinical staff, case managers, and community partners working on law enforcement calls and scenes. Technicians work with their clinician partners in providing complete mental health assessments, providing clients with stabilizing support, assisting in safety planning and lethal means restriction, and finally working toward safe custody and transport for those who may be taken into protective custody when intervention is necessary.
SMART Technicians will use “least restrictive means” through a coordinated and comprehensive system-wide approach when employing solutions for those in crisis.
Expectations of the Chosen Candidate: The ideal candidate will be a team-oriented professional, skilled, and competent in the application of the technical aspects of this role, problem solving, and providing superior customer support in response to internal and external requests and calls for service. The candidate will be highly detail-oriented and accurate in work product. The selected candidate will demonstrate a proven ability to quickly absorb and understand unfamiliar subject matter.
Required Qualifications: Must be 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent is required, Colorado POST certified, candidates with provisional certification must be able to become POST certified within six months of hiring as stated by Colorado POST. Candidates who are currently enrolled in a POST approved academy may be made a conditional offer of employment and must be POST certified prior to being appointed as a peace officer as stated by Colorado POST. Off any probationary period and not currently involved in any disciplinary action. Valid Colorado Driver's License at time of appointment and throughout employment. Must be able to pass a background check, psychological examination, polygraph examination, and physical exam and obtain a security clearance for work with Criminal Justice Records. External candidates proceeding in the process will be required to complete a Sheriff’s Office Patrol Deputy Application.
Application Deadline Date: Applications will be received until the position is filled. To apply, please submit a professional cover letter and resume to Lieutenant Daric Gutzwiller, by mail to PO Box 210, Breckenridge, CO 80424, in person at 501 N. Park Avenue, Breckenridge, CO 80424 or via email to Daric.Gutzwiller@summitcountyco.gov.
External candidates are also required to submit an application available at Patrol Deputy Application.
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SMART Administrative Coordinator
Pay Range: SO6E is $63,003 - $91,355 A County and Sheriff’s Office sign-on bonus, a wellness and lifestyle benefit, an education reimbursement, and excellent benefits.
This is a civilian administrative position reporting directly to the SMART Section Lieutenant. This position performs a wide variety of administrative, financial reporting, budgeting, purchasing, financial documentation, accounting, grant applications, and reporting in support of the SMART Section.
Position Requirements: Summit County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a well-qualified Administrative Coordinator. This position works within the System-wide Mental Assessment Response Team (SMART) Section, in the Support Services Division.
As the assistant to the SMART Section Lieutenant, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive administrative support to the SMART program and our staff.
The coordinator will manage several grants, complete timely grant reporting, identify (and apply for as directed grants which fit the scope of the SMART program) managing SMART community steering committees, maintaining financial records, completing reimbursement reports. Moreover, you will contribute to the development of the SMART Section annual budget, conduct research in specialty grant related areas, compile and report complex program data and statistics, and ensure compliance with grant plans and requirements.
Your responsibilities will include answering and directing phone calls and addressing general inquiries to the section. In this position, you will have frequent interactions with a diverse community, demonstrating professionalism and composure even in challenging situations. You will be responsible for drafting various correspondence, reports, letters, and memos, as well as proofreading and editing legal, standardized, and original documents. Additionally, you will scan and file documentation in digital archives and handle confidential and time-sensitive materials with discretion.
Your organizational skills will be put to use as you maintain SMART operation schedules, assist with note taking during meetings, and support the research, planning, and completion of special projects.
This role will require excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to work independently, and a flexible schedule to meet deadlines and adapt to dynamic environments.
The ideal candidate should possess accounting and finance knowledge, strong problem-solving abilities, effective management and administrative skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Proficiency in office procedures, computer applications, and customer service techniques is required.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts degree from an accredited college or university in finance, administration, communications, marketing, public relations, or mental health related studies or a closely related field; and four years high level experience in an office environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience, Must be at least 21 years of age. Must have or obtain a Colorado Driver’s License within 60 days and throughout employment and know how to safely operate a motor vehicle
Application Deadline Date: Applications will be received until the position is filled. To apply, please submit a professional cover letter and resume to Lieutenant Daric Gutzwiller, by mail to PO Box 210, Breckenridge, CO 80424, in person at 501 N. Park Avenue, Breckenridge, CO 80424 or via email to Daric.Gutzwiller@summitcountyco.gov.
External candidates are also required to submit a Civilian application available at Civilian Application
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SMART Mental Health Clinician
Pay Range: SO90 (non-exempt employee) Salary is $79,997 - $119,995 (DOQ). A County and Sheriff’s Office sign-on bonus, a wellness and lifestyle benefit, an education reimbursement, and excellent benefits.
This position performs a variety of clinical and administrative duties as part of a System-wide Mental Assessment Response Team (SMART), also commonly referred to as a co-responder model of mobile crisis intervention. The SMART response model consists of two-person teams comprised of a law enforcement officer and a mental/behavioral health counselor. The team is responsible for intervening on mental health-related police calls (and other crisis calls) to de-escalate situations that have historically resulted in arrest or hospitalization, and to assess whether the person in crisis should be referred for a higher level of mental health care. SMART provides a wide variety of specialized skills, services, and response capabilities reflecting the intersection of Summit County’s diverse community and its relationship to mental health.
A SMART Clinician must be able to effectively respond to, provide, manage, and coordinate professional mental health services and system support services. The role of the clinician will be to ensure continuity of care including: an immediate and professional evaluation, collaboration with proper agencies, referral to appropriate type and level of service, and advocacy for treatment deemed necessary. Additionally, there are other duties as directed by the Clinical Program Manager such as: public service events, public outreach and education and response to other community events related to crisis. The SMART Clinician serves as a mid-level staff who reports to the Clinical Program Manager. Work is reviewed through analysis of records and reports, clinical supervision, and regular meetings on unusual or difficult problems. This position ensures daily activities of the SMART Team provide the highest level of public safety to all. The SMART Section is composed of five law enforcement positions, five clinical positions, and two administrative positions.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities: The SMART Clinician will perform all essential duties listed below in a professional, courteous and ethical manner. Conduct set office and on-call shifts in order to: respond to crisis calls/events, conduct needed outreach and case management and complete other administrative activities, Assess nature of the crisis response and initiate appropriate response, intervention and level of service along with SMART technician (law enforcement), Provide immediate crisis intervention services including suicide risk assessment, mental status exam and assessment of any other bio/psycho/social needs, Treat each person in crisis with compassion and give adequate time to determine the appropriate course of treatment, Determine type and level of care for the individual assessed and complete appropriate documentation, Initiate M-1 holds for involuntary treatment when necessary and work with technician/admin/case management to secure hospital placement, Collaborate with family or other persons relevant to the situation, Staff cases with the Clinical Program Director for on-going training, supervision and quality assurance, Present cases to Emergency Medical Services (for medical clearance) when hospitalization is indicated, Obtain/complete needed paperwork (e.g., release of information, consent to treat, etc.) in a manner that strictly adheres to HIPAA and confidentiality requirements, Contact and collaborate with other agencies (EMS, law enforcement, primary care, etc.) when necessary, Make initial contact with the referring agency or private Stabilization Program practitioner in order to provide assessment information; continue to work collaboratively for the first few days of patients’ treatment to ensure continuity of care. This includes contact by phone and/or in person, Provide individual who was assessed (and/ or their family) with necessary information for follow up, continued support and education, In some cases, assist in discharge planning for individuals following any inpatient care, and coordinate any outpatient follow up that is deemed necessary; may include maintaining contact with patient for the first few days of returning home and to the community, Engage in community outreach such as targeted outreach to specific individuals or populations, QPR training, community events, etc. Attend staff meetings, Establish and maintain strong interagency relationships, including local mental health professionals, human service agencies and psychiatric facilities throughout the state, communicate all shift activity verbally and in writing to the clinician taking over call/shift change; documentation for shift activity is required to be completed and in the system prior to ending a shift. If a shift spans more than 24 hours, documentation for the day must be completed before the next business day, attend relevant trainings as needed for continuing education, Is available for on-site evaluation at the start of shift and response time should be within 30 minutes.
Required Qualifications: Master’s or Doctorate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or closely related degree from an accredited program, Licensed or license eligible in the State of Colorado (LPC, LCSW, PSY), candidates for licensure (LPCC, LCSWC) may also be considered given they meet the rest of the requirements, Experience working with Crisis response and intervention, suicide assessment and safety planning, hospitalization and community systems collaboration, Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and diverse populations, Must be able to pass a background check, psychological examination, polygraph examination, physical examination and obtain a security clearance for work with Criminal Justice Records, Must have or obtain a Colorado Driver’s License within 60 days of appointment and maintain throughout employment and know how to safely operate a motor vehicle, Experience working with co-response and law enforcement preferred, Bi-lingual preferred.
Applications will be received until the position is filled. To apply, please submit a professional cover letter and resume to Clinical Program Manager Andrew Brottman, by mail to PO Box 210, Breckenridge, CO 80424, in person at 501 N. Park Avenue, Breckenridge, CO 80424 or via email to Andrew.Brottman@summitcountyco.gov
External candidates are also required to submit a Civilian application available at Civilian Application
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Detentions Deputy
NOW HIRING QUALIFIED APPLICANTS 18 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER!
Pay Range: ST50 (non-exempt employee) $68,120 - $93,227 (DOQ). This includes a 5 year Step Program! A County and Sheriff’s Office sign-on bonus, a wellness and lifestyle benefit, an education reimbursement, and excellent benefits.
The Summit County Detention Facility is a dynamic and energetic 94-bed facility with an average daily population of around 57 inmates. Detention Deputies are professional, outgoing people who have a great communication and customer service skills.
Colorado POST certification is not required, but applicants must meet POST certification standards.
Detentions Deputies are sworn law-enforcement positions, responsible for the safety, security and orderly running of the detention facility. These duties include, but are not limited to: the booking and release of arrestees, inmates and detainees; Courts; transports across the state of Colorado and extraditions throughout the United States, assisting with Court Security duties, including security at the Justice Center and the DA's Office / Probation Office building; fingerprinting; taking mugshots; enforcing facility rules and regulations; conducting criminal investigations; making arrests; writing reports; professionally using the law enforcement radio system; assisting the Civil Division when needed; and, assisting the Operations Division as appropriate.
Successful applicants will be trained in arrest control/ defensive tactics, firearms, Taser and pepper spray, in addition to over 80 hours of in-service training offered annually. Detention Deputies bid by seniority for twelve-hour shifts; Sunday through Tuesday or Thursday through Saturday and work every other Wednesday. This normally works out to working four days with three days off and then working three days with four days off, with some exceptions for training weeks.
Serious applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the on-duty Detentions Sergeant for a facility tour and ride-a-long at 970-423-8977.
Please email recruitdetentions@summitcountyco.gov with any questions.
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Patrol Deputy / Lateral Transfer
Interested parties should download a Patrol application after reading the basic requirements below.
Pay Range: $72,800 - $102,254 DOQ - This includes a 5-year Step Program! A County and Sheriff’s Office sign-on bonus, a wellness and lifestyle benefit, an education reimbursement, and excellent benefits.
Basic Requirements
Job Description
Hiring Process:
- Initial application process
- Written Testing
- Oral Board
- Complete a Personal History Questionnaire
- Background Investigation
- Integrity Interview
- Psychological Testing
- Polygraph Examination
- Executive Interview
- Successful completion of the FTO program
Testing for these positions will be TBA. Qualified candidates who are selected to move forward into each phase will be informed by phone or email.
A completed application may be mailed directly to the Sheriff’s Office at: 501 N. Park Ave./P.O. Box 210, Breckenridge, CO 80424 or may be scanned and emailed to: RecruitPatrol@summitcountyco.gov
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Law Enforcement Academy Sponsored Cadet
Academy Graduate: $72,800 as well as this includes a 5-year Step Program! A County and Sheriff’s Office sign-on bonus, a wellness and lifestyle benefit, an education reimbursement, and excellent benefits.
Basic Requirements
Job Description
Hiring Process:
- Initial application process
- Written Testing
- Oral Board
- Complete a Personal History Questionnaire
- Background Investigation
- Integrity Interview
- Psychological Testing
- Polygraph Examination
- Executive Interview
- Successful completion of Law Enforcement Academy
Testing for these positions will be TBA. Qualified candidates who are selected to move forward into each phase will be informed by phone or email.
A completed application may be mailed directly to the Sheriff’s Office at: 501 N. Park Ave./P.O. Box 210, Breckenridge, CO 80424 or may be scanned and emailed to: RecruitPatrol@summitcountyco.gov
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