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Thank you for your interest in a career with the Larimer County Sheriff's Office. Since we hire for a number of different positions, from administrative to the Jail, sworn positions or professional, there are a number of different steps you will have to complete for our hiring process. The information below will give you an idea of our hiring process for each position. 

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  1. Individuals applying for employment with LCSO must go through a thorough pre-employment selection process.  Convicted felons or individuals with illicit drug use in the past 5 years cannot be considered for employment.  All applicants are required to have a high school diploma or GED.  Applicants must be at least 21 years of age for Deputy positions.

    Phase One

    Complete the online application through the Government Jobs website
    Online Pre-Employment Questionnaire

    Phase Two

    Written Exam (required for all entry-level positions)

    Phase Three

    Oral Board Interview
    Pre-Hire physical fitness test (sworn positions only)

    Phase Four

    Background investigation
    Polygraph exam

    Phase Five

    Captain's Interview*
    *If eligible to move forward, you may receive a conditional offer of employment. You will then be schedule for psychological testing, medical exam, and a drug screen.

  2. Individuals applying for employment with LCSO must go through a thorough pre-employment selection process. In order to be eligible for a Lateral position, Jail applicants must have a minimum of 2 years corrections/jail experience, and Patrol applicants need a minimum of 3 years Patrol experience to be eligible. Convicted felons or individuals with illicit drug use in the past 5 years cannot be considered for employment.  All applicants are required to have a high school diploma or GED.  Applicants must be at least 21 years of age for Deputy positions.

    Phase One

    Complete the online application through the Government Jobs website
    Online Pre-Employment Questionnaire

    Phase Two

    Lieutenant's Interview*
    *If eligible to move forward, you may receive a conditional offer of employment. 

    Phase Three

    Pre-Hire physical fitness test (sworn positions only)

    Phase Four

    Background investigation
    Polygraph exam

    Phase Five

    Captain's Interview
    Psychological Testing
    Medical Exam & Drug Screen

     

  3. Individuals applying for employment with LCSO must go through a thorough pre-employment selection process.  Convicted felons or individuals with recent drug use cannot be considered for employment.  All applicants are required to have a high school diploma or GED.  Applicants must be at least 18 years of age for Professional Staff positions.

    Phase One

    Complete the online application through the Government Jobs website
    Online Pre-Employment Questionnaire

     

    Phase Two

    Written Exam (required for all entry-level positions)
     

    Phase Three

    Oral Board Interview (Veterans preference points available)

     

    Phase Four

    Background Investigation
    Polygraph Exam (required for most positions)

     

    Phase Five

    Captain's Interview*
    *If eligible to move forward, you may receive a conditional offer of employment. You will then be schedule for psychological testing, medical exam, and a drug screen.