The Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office is taking applications for the following openings:

 Communications Specialist/Dispatcher – Annual salary starts at $55,556 plus holiday pay  

Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for an Emergency Communications Specialist (9-1-1 Dispatcher). Receive and relay calls for emergency and non-emergency public safety assistance via both radio and phone calls, dispatch public safety, law and emergency medical/fire for an emergency communications center (ECC). Maintain call logs, operate computer aided dispatch systems. Applicants must be 21 years of age with an acceptable driving record and no felony criminal history. High school degree or equivalent. Must have good hearing in both ears, be able to multi-task, accurate typing ability. Rotating work schedule. Nonexempt position with starting rate of $26.71/hour + paid holidays. Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement plan with match, paid vacation, sick and personal leave. Job description and application can be downloaded below. Applications accepted at the Sheriff’s Records Department, 641 W 3^rd St. or mailed to Annette Stolba, P.O. Box 699, Salida, CO 81201. For more information contact Annette Stolba at 719-530-5701. Applications will be accepted until May 23, 2024 at 5:00pm.  EOE.

Job Description for Communication Specialist

Detention Deputy – Annual salary starts at $57,661 plus holiday pay 

Detentions Deputies are required to be at least 18 years of age.  Duties include supervision and care of inmates as well as case management.  No experience necessary.

 Come visit the facility and see if this may be a good fit for you, Chaffee County Detention Facility, 148 Crestone Ave, Salida.  For more information or to set up a visit for more information call 719-539-7150. Chaffee County is an EOE.

County Benefits include:  health insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan, paid vacation/sick/personal/birthday plus holidays

Download an application here:  Application for Sheriff’s Office Employment

We will only accept this application for employment within the Sheriff’s Office, Thank you

updated 01-2024