Detention Deputy

Summary

Detention DeputyBIG COUNTRY. CLOSE TEAM. Serve Gunnison County.Gunnison County Sheriff's Office | Gunnison, ColoradoSalary: $66,682.96–$94,322.95 annually, depending on experience Status: Full-Time | Benefits Eligible Experience: No previous law-enforcement experience requiredStart a Career in Public SafetyYou don't need a law-enforcement background to begin a meaningful career with the Gunnison County Sheriff's Office. We will train you to maintain a safe and professional detention environment, communicate effectively with people in challenging situations, recognize security, medical, and behavioral-health concerns, and work as part of a close, dependable team.You bring good judgment, integrity, composure, and the ability to communicate. We'll provide the training.Detention Deputies play an important role in the safety of our community. This is hands-on public-service work where your ability to observe, communicate, solve problems, and treat people fairly matters every day.What You'll DoAs a Detention Deputy, you'll help provide for the safety, security, care, custody, and control of individuals housed in the Gunnison County Detention Center.Your work will include:Maintaining a safe and secure detention environmentSupervising and interacting with individuals in custodyUsing communication and de-escalation skills to manage challenging situationsRecognizing potential security, medical, and behavioral-health concernsCompleting documentation and working within established policies and proceduresWorking closely with fellow deputies and other public-safety professionalsResponding calmly and professionally when situations change quicklyThis is a position where communication, observation, sound judgment, teamwork, and accountability are just as important as physical readiness.Who We're Looking ForGreat Detention Deputies come from many different backgrounds. You may be a strong fit if you have experience in:Customer service, hospitality, resorts, or other people-focused workSecurity or public safetyHealthcare, EMS, behavioral health, or residential treatmentThe military or National GuardCorrections or law enforcementOther positions requiring teamwork, responsibility, conflict resolution, or sound decision-makingYou may also be a recent graduate, a local candidate looking for a long-term career, or simply ready for a career change.No previous law-enforcement experience is required.What matters is your ability to stay composed, communicate effectively, make sound decisions, work as part of a team, and treat people with professionalism and respect.Build Skills That Go With YouA career in Detention gives you the opportunity to develop skills that can serve you throughout your career, including:Crisis communication and de-escalationConflict managementReport writing and documentationLegal and criminal-justice processesSecurity proceduresEmergency responseBehavioral-health and medical awarenessTeamwork and leadershipDecision-making under pressurePublic serviceWhether you build your career in Detention, pursue future opportunities within the Sheriff's Office, or take your experience in another direction, you'll gain skills and experience that matter.Why Gunnison County?Gunnison County offers something that's increasingly hard to find: meaningful work, a close professional team, and a community where your contribution is visible. Our employees serve a geographically large and diverse mountain community, and the people behind the badge are an important part of that community.Outside of work, the Gunnison Valley offers access to millions of acres of public lands, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, camping, skiing, cross-country skiing, community events, restaurants, arts, and the mountain communities of Gunnison and Crested Butte.For candidates considering a move to the Gunnison Valley, housing designated for Gunnison County employees may be available to rent.A Schedule That Gives You More Days OffDetention Deputies work 12-hour rotating shifts, which means you typically work 14 days per month—giving you more full days away from work throughout the year.Shift Hours:Day Shift: 7:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.Night Shift: 7:30 p.m.–7:30 a.m.The Gunnison County Detention Center operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Detention Deputies rotate between day and night shifts, and the schedule includes weekends and holidays.Public safety doesn't stop after 5:00 p.m., and neither does our team. In return, the 12-hour schedule provides extended stretches of days off and means deputies typically report to work only 14 days each month.Pay & BenefitsAnnual Salary: $66,682.96–$94,322.95, depending on experienceGunnison County offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports you and your family, including:Medical, dental, and vision coverageVacation leave beginning at 8 hours per monthSick leave at 8 hours per monthFlexible Spending and Health Savings Account optionsEmployer-paid basic life insurance equal to 1x annual salarySupplemental life and AD&D insurance options for employees, spouses, and childrenEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployer-paid Norton LifeLock membershipDiscounted pet insurance and gym membershipsUniform allowance provided by the Sheriff's OfficeHousing is held for Gunnison County Employees and may be available for you to rent.RetirementGunnison County contributes toward your long-term financial future:3% automatic employer contribution to a 401(a)Up to 3% employer match for voluntary contributions to a 457(b)6.2% employer Social Security contribution1.45% employer Medicare contributionMaximum Employer Contribution: 13.65%Minimum QualificationsTo be considered, you must:Be at least 21 years old at the time of employmentHave a high school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experienceBe able to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writingPossess a valid Colorado driver's license without a record of suspension or revocation in any stateMeet the Sheriff's Office physical and employment standardsHave no felony convictions or other disqualifying criminal historyBe able to obtain CPR/First Aid certificationComplete ICS 100 and ICS 700 within your first year of employmentBe available to cover shifts or respond during emergency situations when requiredSuccessful candidates must also meet the Sheriff's Office's background and selection requirements.Ready to See if This Career Is Right for You?You don't have to come to us with a law-enforcement résumé. We're looking for people with judgment, integrity, dependability, communication skills, and a commitment to serving others.If you're ready for meaningful work, professional growth, and the opportunity to serve alongside a close team, we encourage you to apply.RequirementsQualifications/Education:Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.Must be 21 years or older at the time of employment.Must be able to communicate in English, both written and orally.

Job Description

Detention DeputyBIG COUNTRY. CLOSE TEAM. Serve Gunnison County.Gunnison County Sheriff's Office | Gunnison, ColoradoSalary: $66,682.96–$94,322.95 annually, depending on experience Status: Full-Time | Benefits Eligible Experience: No previous law-enforcement experience requiredStart a Career in Public SafetyYou don't need a law-enforcement background to begin a meaningful career with the Gunnison County Sheriff's Office. We will train you to maintain a safe and professional detention environment, communicate effectively with people in challenging situations, recognize security, medical, and behavioral-health concerns, and work as part of a close, dependable team.You bring good judgment, integrity, composure, and the ability to communicate. We'll provide the training.Detention Deputies play an important role in the safety of our community. This is hands-on public-service work where your ability to observe, communicate, solve problems, and treat people fairly matters every day.What You'll DoAs a Detention Deputy, you'll help provide for the safety, security, care, custody, and control of individuals housed in the Gunnison County Detention Center.Your work will include:Maintaining a safe and secure detention environmentSupervising and interacting with individuals in custodyUsing communication and de-escalation skills to manage challenging situationsRecognizing potential security, medical, and behavioral-health concernsCompleting documentation and working within established policies and proceduresWorking closely with fellow deputies and other public-safety professionalsResponding calmly and professionally when situations change quicklyThis is a position where communication, observation, sound judgment, teamwork, and accountability are just as important as physical readiness.Who We're Looking ForGreat Detention Deputies come from many different backgrounds. You may be a strong fit if you have experience in:Customer service, hospitality, resorts, or other people-focused workSecurity or public safetyHealthcare, EMS, behavioral health, or residential treatmentThe military or National GuardCorrections or law enforcementOther positions requiring teamwork, responsibility, conflict resolution, or sound decision-makingYou may also be a recent graduate, a local candidate looking for a long-term career, or simply ready for a career change.No previous law-enforcement experience is required.What matters is your ability to stay composed, communicate effectively, make sound decisions, work as part of a team, and treat people with professionalism and respect.Build Skills That Go With YouA career in Detention gives you the opportunity to develop skills that can serve you throughout your career, including:Crisis communication and de-escalationConflict managementReport writing and documentationLegal and criminal-justice processesSecurity proceduresEmergency responseBehavioral-health and medical awarenessTeamwork and leadershipDecision-making under pressurePublic serviceWhether you build your career in Detention, pursue future opportunities within the Sheriff's Office, or take your experience in another direction, you'll gain skills and experience that matter.Why Gunnison County?Gunnison County offers something that's increasingly hard to find: meaningful work, a close professional team, and a community where your contribution is visible. Our employees serve a geographically large and diverse mountain community, and the people behind the badge are an important part of that community.Outside of work, the Gunnison Valley offers access to millions of acres of public lands, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, camping, skiing, cross-country skiing, community events, restaurants, arts, and the mountain communities of Gunnison and Crested Butte.For candidates considering a move to the Gunnison Valley, housing designated for Gunnison County employees may be available to rent.A Schedule That Gives You More Days OffDetention Deputies work 12-hour rotating shifts, which means you typically work 14 days per month—giving you more full days away from work throughout the year.Shift Hours:Day Shift: 7:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.Night Shift: 7:30 p.m.–7:30 a.m.The Gunnison County Detention Center operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Detention Deputies rotate between day and night shifts, and the schedule includes weekends and holidays.Public safety doesn't stop after 5:00 p.m., and neither does our team. In return, the 12-hour schedule provides extended stretches of days off and means deputies typically report to work only 14 days each month.Pay & BenefitsAnnual Salary: $66,682.96–$94,322.95, depending on experienceGunnison County offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports you and your family, including:Medical, dental, and vision coverageVacation leave beginning at 8 hours per monthSick leave at 8 hours per monthFlexible Spending and Health Savings Account optionsEmployer-paid basic life insurance equal to 1x annual salarySupplemental life and AD&D insurance options for employees, spouses, and childrenEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployer-paid Norton LifeLock membershipDiscounted pet insurance and gym membershipsUniform allowance provided by the Sheriff's OfficeHousing is held for Gunnison County Employees and may be available for you to rent.RetirementGunnison County contributes toward your long-term financial future:3% automatic employer contribution to a 401(a)Up to 3% employer match for voluntary contributions to a 457(b)6.2% employer Social Security contribution1.45% employer Medicare contributionMaximum Employer Contribution: 13.65%Minimum QualificationsTo be considered, you must:Be at least 21 years old at the time of employmentHave a high school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experienceBe able to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writingPossess a valid Colorado driver's license without a record of suspension or revocation in any stateMeet the Sheriff's Office physical and employment standardsHave no felony convictions or other disqualifying criminal historyBe able to obtain CPR/First Aid certificationComplete ICS 100 and ICS 700 within your first year of employmentBe available to cover shifts or respond during emergency situations when requiredSuccessful candidates must also meet the Sheriff's Office's background and selection requirements.Ready to See if This Career Is Right for You?You don't have to come to us with a law-enforcement résumé. We're looking for people with judgment, integrity, dependability, communication skills, and a commitment to serving others.If you're ready for meaningful work, professional growth, and the opportunity to serve alongside a close team, we encourage you to apply.RequirementsQualifications/Education:Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.Must be 21 years or older at the time of employment.Must be able to communicate in English, both written and orally.