Academy Cadet

What Success Looks Like In This Job

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

Position Summary:
The Cadet position prepares an individual with all the training necessary to become a certified Peace Officer in the state of Colorado. Selected Cadets will have the opportunity to attend the Adam's County Sheriff's Office Flatlock Academy. The training you'll receive is top-notch and will prepare you for a position as a Deputy Sheriff with Adams County Sheriff's Office upon graduation.

Graduates will typically be assigned to the Adams County Detention Center after graduation. The Detention Center provides great job experience, great co-workers, and the opportunity to be in a controlled environment. Many deputies decide to stay at the Detention Center due to the fun culture and the meaningful work. However, if your goal is to work in Patrol, you are eligible to test for vacancies in that area after completion of Detention Center training (approximately 4 months).
Spots are limited! Apply now! - This recruitment is for the January 2025 Academy Class

Examples of Duties for Success

This is a non-certified Sheriff Cadet position that 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.
Duties:

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

For more information regarding the Academy, click here!
For more information about our Physical Ability Course (PAC), watch the video below!
https://youtu.be/eG9Wm8-pbJU
https://youtu.be/Q17k1xgbMTg

Qualifications for Success

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED
• Must be at least 21 years of age prior to December of 2024
• Must have a Valid 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. Please follow this link for more information: https://post.colorado.gov/certification/non-united-states-citizens-eligibility (DACA recipients who meet Colorado P.O.S.T. eligibility are encouraged to apply).

More Qualifications for Success

Oral Board dates for the July 2024 Academy: Ongoing with weekend dates available!

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

TESTING PROCESS [IMPORTANT]

• Written Exam (flexible): 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:LAW ENFORCEMENT Jobs | Find Public Safety Jobs | National Testing Network 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).If you would like to take a practice test you can access it at the following link. https://ergopracticetests.com/?FLB/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.
• Physical Ability Course (PAC)The PAC is a timed course wherein you will complete 9 obstacles. This phase is pass/fail. Candidates must complete the course in 2 Minutes or less to continue in the selection process. Participation in the PAC testing is mandatory.
• Physical Fitness Test Battery (mandatory participation)The physical fitness assessment is a series of four tests to include: cadence push-ups, sit-ups, a 1 1/2 mile run, and a flexibility test. This portion requires mandatory participation but is not pass/fail.
• Oral Board InterviewThe oral board interview will take approximately 30 minutes. Candidates must obtain a 70% or greater in the oral board to continue.Opportunity to obtain extra points in the areas of education and military service.

Candidates that pass the testing phase will move on to backgrounds. The Background process may include any/all of the following (all steps must be passed successfully):

• Two-phase psychological evaluation
• Integrity Interview
• CVSA exam
• Physical exam

2024 Benefits Summary


SPECIAL NOTE : For all applicants, this is a reminder of the original job posting which it states: “Applicants may be excluded from further consideration at any point in the hiring process. By Sheriff’s Office policy, the reasons why an applicant is not selected for hire will not be discussed with the applicant. There is no flexibility with this policy. If an applicant receives notice of elimination from the hiring process, it simply means the applicant’s qualifications do not fit the Office’s needs at this time. This determination does not preclude the applicant from applying to other agencies.”

Adams County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the Adams County Sheriff's Office complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices.