CURRENT OPEN POSITIONS:

 SMART Sergeant (POST)    -SMART Clinician       -SMART Technician

Pretrial Services Case Manager (P.A.S.T)

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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SMART Sergeant  

Position Requirements: Summit County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a well-qualified Sergeant for two open positions. This position works within the System-wide Mental Assessment Response Team (SMART) Section, in the Support Services 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 perform all the duties of a SMART Technician as well as supervise, coordinate, and guide Sheriff’s Office employees in their daily activities.

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 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.

Pay Range: ST90 (non-exempt employee) Salary of $90,502.00 to $121,458.00 (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.  

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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Detentions Deputy

NOW HIRING QUALIFIED APPLICANTS 18  YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER!

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.

Pay Range: (ST50) $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.                  

Detention Deputy Application

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 benefit, an education reimbursement, and excellent benefits.    

Basic Requirements

Job Description 

Patrol Deputy Application

Hiring Process:     

1. Initial application process
2. Written Testing
3. Oral Board
4. Complete a Personal History Questionnaire
5. Background Investigation
6. Integrity Interview
7. Psychological Testing
8. Polygraph Examination
9. Executive Interview
10. 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

Cadet Level: $68,120
Academy Graduate:  $72,800

Basic Requirements

Job Description 

Patrol Deputy Application

Hiring Process:     

1. Initial application process
2. Written Testing
3. Oral Board
4. Complete a Personal History Questionnaire
5. Background Investigation
6. Integrity Interview
7. Psychological Testing
8. Polygraph Examination
9. Executive Interview
10. 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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SMART Clinician

Position Requirements: 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. The SMART unit 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. 

The 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 SMART 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 unit provide the highest level of public safety to all. The SMART unit is composed of four law enforcement positions, four clinical positions, and two administrative positions.

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, 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.

Pay Range: SO90, non exempt, $38.46-$57.69, (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.  

Application Deadline Date: Applications will be received until the position is filled. To apply, please submit a professional cover letter, resume, and application to Clinical Program Manager Andrew Brottman, by mail to PO Box 210, Breckenridge, CO 80424 or; 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 Equal Opportunity Employer

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SMART Technician

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.

Hiring Range: ST80 (non-exempt employee) Salary of $76,872.00 to $111,465.00 (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.  

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 Patrol Deputy application available at https://www.summitcountyco.gov/DocumentCenter/View/36796/SCSO-Deputy-Application-2021---Fillable-REVISED-September-2022.

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Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Associate degree required in Social Work, Human Services or closely related field and two (2) years of directly relevant experience. Other combinations of certification work and experience will be considered. Bachelor’s degree preferred in Social Work, Human Services or closely related field. Ability to speak and write in English proficiently and bi-lingual preferred. Experience with case management, advocacy and mental health navigation preferred as well as experience working with multidisciplinary teams and diverse populations. Interest in community mental health, clinical mental health and/or social work. Must be able to pass a background check, psychological examination, polygraph 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.

Hiring Range: SO6N non-exempt Salary of $63,003 to $91,355 DOQ. Summit County offers sign-on bonus’s, a wellness benefit, an education reimbursement, and an excellent benefits package.

Application Deadline Date: This position is open until filled. Please submit a professional cover letter, resume, and application to Sylvia Simms at PO Box 210, Breckenridge, CO 80424; in person at 501 N. Park Avenue, Breckenridge, CO 80424, or via email to Sylvia.Simms@SummitCountyCO.gov. External candidates are also required to submit a Sheriff’s Office Civilian application available at https://www.summitcountyco.gov/DocumentCenter/View/31182/SCSO-Civilian-Application-2021. Equal Opportunity Employer

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Summit County Non-Discrimination Guideline
It is the guideline of Summit County Government not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of sex, gender identity or expression, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, on the basis of genetic information of the individual or family member of the individual, or any other protected basis that is unlawful under federal, state, and/or local law in applying or providing terms and conditions of employment. 

Summit County Government does and will continue to take Affirmative Action to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or on the basis of genetic information of the individual or family member of the individual.