About Larimer County Sheriff's Office
The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office offers a variety of employment opportunities.
Open positions are posted on the Larimer County web site at Larimer Job Opportunities.

Applications can be completed online at the same web site, or downloaded and turned in to

Larimer County Human Resources
2555 Midpoint Drive
Suite A
Fort Collins, CO 80525


Applications for Patrol Deputy, Detention Deputy, Emergency Communications Operator and Detention Services Specialist are accepted on an ongoing basis. To apply on-line or print out an application please click on Larimer Job Opportunities and review qualifications.

To apply for these open positions you may click on apply on-line for a paid position or click on apply on-line for Patrol Reserve or Volunteer position . For further information, please contact the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office Personnel Unit at (970) 498-5550.

Individuals applying for employment with the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office must go through a thorough pre-employment selection process.

Convicted felons or individuals with recent drug use cannot be considered for employment.

All applicants are required to have a high school diploma or GED.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age (21 years of age for Patrol and Detention Deputy positions.)

For all positions, applicants are required to successfully complete prior to hire:
  1. written examination
  2. integrity interview
  3. oral board interview
  4. background investigation
  5. medical testing
  6. drug testing
In addition to the above requirements some positions may also require
  1. simulator testing
  2. polygraph examination
  3. psychological evaluation

Applicants for Patrol Deputy MUST possess one of the following:
  1. COLORADO PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING (POST) Certificate
  2. COLORADO POST Conditional Letter
  3. COLORADO POST Provisional Letter
  4. Letter from COLORADO POST Academy Director stating graduation date

2009 Salary Ranges (hourly)

ASU Services Specialist I$18.22 - $25.51
Detention Deputy I$24.25-$33.95
Detention Program Specialist I$16.56- $23.19
Detention Services Specialist I$16.56- $23.19
Emergency Communications Operator I$16.56- $23.19
Patrol Deputy I$24.25 - $33.95
Sheriff’s Services Technician I$14.26 - $19.97

Please contact us for additional information at (970) 498-5550.