Mission:

To be a reliable and proactive agency that protects and serves the community equally.

Vision:

To provide a trusted and respected service to our community through strong leadership, professionalism, and innovation.

Values:

Dependability, Collaboration, Compassion, Unity

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 (P.O.S.T.) 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.

• 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

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED
• Must be at least 21 years of age prior to November 29, 2023
• 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. for more information

• Tuesday, May 2 - Held
• Tuesday, May 16
• Tuesday, June 6
• Tuesday, June 27

• Written Exam (on your own time):
  • The Adams County Sheriff's Office offers testing services for the Academy Cadet position through National Testing Network (NTN). To register with NTN and schedule a test, go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, select 'Find Jobs', then select Law Enforcement Jobs and sign up for the Adams County Sheriff's Office.
  • When you visit the www.nationaltestingnetwork.com website:
  • Complete the NTN registration process and schedule your test.
    Review all information related to the Adams County Sheriff's Office Academy Cadet position, including minimum requirements, salary, and benefits.
  • Review detailed information about the testing process.
  • Review the Frequently Asked Questions and take an online practice test (if desired).
  • Upon completion of your scheduled exam, scores are automatically forwarded to the Adams County Sheriff's Office. Candidates who attain a passing score of 70% or greater on the entry level exam will be placed on the Sheriff's Office list. The Sheriff's Office will contact candidates on the list and will invite them to participate in further stages of the selection process.
  • National Testing Network is a service provided to conduct entry level testing in a standardized, professional environment. National Testing Network does not replace the responsibility and decision making in the testing process for the Sheriff's Office. All candidate results are provided to the Adams County Sheriff's Office where the final decisions are made.
  • If you would like to take a practice test you can access it at the following link.
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