Academy Cadet



Job Details

Academy Cadet
Employer

Adams County

Salary

$51,890.72 Annually

Location

Location will vary throughout Adams County, CO

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

03028

Department

Sheriff's Office

Division

Sheriff Admin Operation

Opening Date

08/15/2017

Closing Date

Continuous

Primary Responsibility

This is a non-sworn Sheriff Cadet position which involves participation in a formal law enforcement training program involving both classroom and practical instruction in subjects such as criminal law, civil law, evidence collection and investigation, patrol activities, administration of justice, community relations, report writing, first aid/CPR, firearms, arrest control tactics and driving. This program is approved by the Colorado Peace Officer and Standards Training Board.

Throughout the Academy program, Cadets will also participate in regular physical training; knowledge, skills and abilities will be assessed through multiple choice and true/false tests, role playing exercises and performance tests.

Upon successful completion of Academy training, Cadets will take the Colorado P.O.S.T. test and upon successful completion, will be Colorado P.O.S.T. Certified.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

-Attend all scheduled academy training sessions
-Check emails and other correspondence from academy staff and instructors
-Sit or stand for extended periods of time
-Take appropriate notes on material presented
-Prepare written reports
-Prepare for written tests through independent or group study
-Participate in physical training program
-Participate in field activities in various environmental conditions
-Engage in formal inspections
-Perform special duties as assigned

Requirements

-Must possess a High School Diploma or GED
-Must be at least 21 years of age prior to June 25, 2019
-Must have a Valid Colorado driver's license
-No criminal convictions as defined by Colorado P.O.S.T.
-Must meet criteria established by P.O.S.T. if you are a Non-United States Citizens. Click here for more information.

Special Requirements

A lengthy testing and background process will be utilized to select the most qualified candidates.

The testing process includes:
-Written exam
-Physical Ability Course (PAC) testing
-Physical Fitness Test Battery
-Oral Board Interview
-Opportunity to obtain additional points in the areas of education and military service
Test Dates will be held around the end of July/beginning of August of 2018. Please plan to attend all day as all of the following components will be completed in one day: Written Exam, Physical Ability Course, Fitness Battery Test, and Oral Boards.

The Schedule for the test dates is as follows:
8:00 am - 10:00 am Written Exam
10:30 am - 11:30 am Physical Ability Course
11:45 am - 12:45 am Fitness Battery Test
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm Oral Boards

A follow up email will be sent to confirm attendance for test date, along with more detailed information.

The Background process may include any/all of the following:
-2 phase psychological evaluation
-Integrity Interview
-CVSA exam
-Physical exam
PLEASE CONTACT LAUREN LEE AT 303-655-3229 OR LLEE2@ADCOGOV.ORG IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS.

Employees in this class who are regular, full-time are afforded full benefits including medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as vacation and sick leave accruals, retirement, life insurance and long-term disability (LTD) insurance.

Employees in this class that are project-designated full-time (PJF) are afforded benefits including medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as vacation and sick leave accruals. Excluded from this class are long-term disability (LTD) insurance, life insurance, and retirement benefits.

Employees in this class that are project-designated part-time (PJ3 working 30-39 hours per week) are afforded medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as pro-rated vacation and sick leave accruals. Excluded from this class are long-term disability (LTD) insurance, life insurance, and retirement benefits.

Employees in this class that are regular part-time (less than 30 hours per week); project-designated part-time (PJ2 less than 30 hours per week), or temporary are afforded no benefits.

For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, please click here

01
Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have a valid Colorado Driver's License?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Will you be at least 21 years of age by November 25, 2018
  • Yes
  • No
04
Have you used marijuana in the last 3 years?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Have you used any illegal drugs in the past 5 years?
  • Yes
  • No
06
Do you have any felony convictions?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Have you submitted an application with the Adams County Sheriff's Office in the last 12 months?
  • Yes
  • No
08
If you answered yes to the previous question, what position did you apply for? If you answered No, please answer NA.
09
Have you failed any part of the Background process in the last 12 months for the Adams County Sheriff's Office?
  • Yes
  • No
10
Are you a US Citizen?
  • Yes
  • No
11
The Colorado POST Board has recently set a citizenship requirement to be eligible for POST certification. To be considered for the position of Academy Cadet, and to be eligible for POST certification, you must fall into one of the following categories. Please select the choice that identifies your citizenship status. If you are a non-citizen whose status is not noted below, please answer N/A and move to the next question.
  • Lawful permanent resident
  • An alien who is granted asylum under § 208 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ("INA")
  • A refugee admitted under § 207 of the INA
  • An alien who is paroled into the United States for a period of at least one year under § 212(d)(5) of the INA
  • An alien whose deportation is being withheld because the federal Attorney General has determined that such alien's life or freedom would be threatened in such country on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion
  • An alien who is granted conditional entry under § 203(a)(7) of the INA
  • An alien who is a Cuban or Haitian entrant
  • A non-immigrant under the INA
  • N/A
12
If you are a non-citizen who is not in one of the categories listed above, please describe your citizenship status in the field noted below so that your status can be reviewed for eligibility for the position. If this does not apply to you, please answer NA.

* Required Question

Employer
Adams County
Address
4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000B

Brighton, Colorado, 80601-8213

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