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

PATROL DEPUTY

We currently have no openings within the Patrol Division

Patrol Job Description

 Communication Specialist/Dispatcher

The Emergency Communications Specialist will receive and relay calls for emergency and non-emergency public safety assistance via radio and phone calls and dispatch public safety law and emergency medical/fire for an emergency communications center (ECC). Duties may include call taking and referral, providing information and assistance to non-emergency callers including referral to outside agencies; entering call records, maintaining call logs, and compiling call related statistics; operating computer aided dispatch systems for both public safety law and emergency medical/fire dispatch, and serving on an incident dispatch team. This is a safety sensitive position that requires confidentiality of ECC information and activities. Must have a high school diploma or GED, age 21 or older, valid motor vehicle driver’s license with acceptable motor vehicle record, no felony convictions and be in possession of or ability to obtain EMD of Colorado, CPR, NIMS certifications and able to obtain Colorado Crime Information Center Computer Operator certification within 6 months of hire. 

 This is a full time, nonexempt, hourly position, with a starting rate of $26.71/hour. Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, health savings account with employer contribution, paid leave, holidays, EAP, retirement plan with contribution and a wellness program. Job description and Sheriff Office application are attached. Completed and notarized Sheriff employment applications accepted Monday – Thursday at the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Records Department, 641 W 3rd St., Salida CO or standard mail to Annette Stolba, P.O. Box 699, Salida, Co 81201. Note that employment application and related documents must be notarized. Notary services available to applicants at no cost at the Sheriff’s Office. For information, contact Annette at 719.530.5701. Applications accepted until November 15, 2024. EOE. 

 Communications Job Description

 Detention Deputy –

The Detention Deputy maintains the security of Chaffee County Detention Center while preserving order to ensure the safety and welfare of staff, visitors, and inmates. The Detention Deputy performs a full range of correctional duties and works under general supervision. Under the umbrella of emergency services, is able to work varying shifts and on-call circumstances where short-notice coverage is required. Must be at least age 18 with a high school diploma or GED. Full job description attached. See below for the full job description and Sheriff application. 

 This is a full time non exempt, hourly position with a starting wage of $27.72. Enjoy every other Friday, Saturday and Sunday off. Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, health savings account with employer contribution, paid leave, holidays, EAP, retirement plan with match and wellness program. To apply, complete the Sheriff Employment Application. Applications must be notarized, free of cost at the Detention Center. Questions can be directed to the Detention Center at (719) 539-7150. Return the completed, notarized Sheriff application to Commander Jackson, PO Box 699, Salida, CO 81201 or drop off in person to 148 Crestone Ave, Salida, CO. Applications accepted until multiple positions are filled. EOE.   

 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.

 Detentions Deputy Job Description

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