Employment Opportunities
General Information
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is intentional about hiring and maintaining a dynamic work force. We believe our Civilian and Sworn employees are our greatest asset and the key to our collective success. The Office has many statutory responsibilities and serves the most populous county in Colorado. As such, it’s vital our workforce consists of the most qualified applicants; our mission could not be fulfilled without the men and women who are committed to carrying out the mission each day.
For more questions please contact (719) 520-6196 or email EPSO Recruiting at shrrecruiting@elpasoco.com
Contact Information
EPSO Recruiting
Phone
(719) 520-6196
Email
shrrecruiting@elpasoco.com
Address
El Paso County Sheriff’s Office
27 East Vermijo Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Office hours
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
*All applicants to the Sheriff’s Office must apply from the El Paso County Current Job Openings’ website.
Pre-Employment Steps to Becoming a Deputy Sheriff – Certified
- Written Test
- Background Check
- Medical Evaluation
- Truth Verification Test
- Psychological Evaluation
- Drug Screen
Lateral Hire Information for Deputy Sheriff – Certified
- Candidates with qualifying experience will be compensated at the recruit salary while in the academy.
- Upon graduation from the recruit academy, recruits hired with qualifying experience will be compensated at a rate commensurate with their experience.
- Deputy III – 2 years of qualified experience within the last three years.
- Deputy II – 4 years of experience within the last five years.
- Deputies hired through the lateral program will be required to sign a contract stating that they will be ineligible for rehire if they leave the Office within two years from their date of hire.
- All lateral hire deputies will be assigned to the Detentions Bureau upon graduation from the academy.
- Current deputies who meet the lateral hire requirements must submit a request for consideration in writing to the Administrative Bureau Chief. Any grade/step advancement would be from the effective date of this program and not from the date of hire.
Post-Employment for a Deputy Recruit
- Post Training Academy (approximately 22 weeks).
- Detention Training Program (8 weeks).
- $67,184.80 Annual Salary (starting).
- $74,235.20 (Day you graduate academy).
- $80,849.60 Annual Salary (After one full year after graduation from Academy).
All applicants to the Sheriff’s Office must apply from the El Paso County Current Job Openings’ website.
Pre-Employment Steps to Becoming a Civilian Employee at the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office
- Written Application
- Oral Board/Interview
- Background Check
- Drug Screen
- Training & Education Requirements Vary Depending on the Demands of the Job
Post-Employment For a Civilian Employee at the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office
- Vary on the Specific Job
All applicants to the Sheriff’s Office must apply from the El Paso County Current Job Openings’ website.
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Volunteer Program is composed of a collective citizens group with a true and common desire to partner with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office by volunteering their services while learning more about the internal workings of the law enforcement community. As the population in El Paso County increases, so does the demand for service on the Sheriff’s Office. The use of citizen volunteers assists the Sheriff’s Office in the meeting of these demands and, as the demand continues to grow, so will the need for active citizen participation.
Current Employment Opportunities
Title | Application Deadline | Job Listing |
Crime Prevention Coordinator | 7/13/2025 | |
Sheriff’s Office Volunteer | Continuous | |
Sheriff’s Office Volunteer (Wildland Firefighter) | Continuous | |
Sheriff's Office Volunteer (Sheriff's Posse) | Continuous |
Salary and Benefits
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office places a strong emphasis on ensuring that all of its personnel are provided with competitive compensation, benefits and retirement.
The following salaries are currently effective for each designation:
Designation | Annual Salary |
Deputy Recruit (From Initial Hire through graduation from the Training Academy) | $67,184.00 |
Deputy IV (upon graduation from the Training Academy) | $74,235.20 |
Deputy III (upon completion of one full year as a Deputy IV) | $80,849.60 |
Deputy II (upon completion of one full year as a Deputy III) | $88,732.80 |
Deputy I (upon completion of one full year as a Deputy II) | $97,947.20 |
Benefits
As a vital partner in El Paso County’s success, we offer a comprehensive employee benefits package with many choices for greater flexibility. Here is a brief summary of the benefit plans available to El Paso County employees. In general, if you elect benefits for you and any eligible dependents, coverage begins on the first day of the month following one month of employment.
Health Insurance (Medical & Dental)
In 2004, El Paso County became Self-Insured in order to save money due to the rising costs of health insurance, worker’s compensation, civil liability, and liability for official vehicles. Through self insurance it is possible for El Paso County to protect against high-frequency low-severity losses. It involves the setting aside of funds by an organization to meet anticipated expenses or claims, and the accumulation of a fund to absorb fluctuations in the amount of expenses and claims. The funds set aside or accumulated are used to provide benefits directly instead of purchasing coverage from an insurance carrier. To do this through an insurance company would mean having to pay a premium that includes loadings for the company’s general expenses, cost of putting the policy on the books, acquisition expenses, premium taxes, and contingencies.
El Paso County offers health insurance administered through United Healthcare. The County and the employee share the cost of the family health insurance. The County pays the employee’s premium of the low option health insurance plan.
See the El Paso County Employee Benefits & Medical Services website for more information.
Medical Plan Summary
United Healthcare directories are available on-line at https://dsnp.uhccommunityplan.com
Life Insurance
The County pays a basic premium for the employee and their dependents. Additional coverage is optional.
Worker’s Compensation – Self Insured
The County pays a basic premium for the employee and their dependents. Additional coverage is optional.
Retirement Plan
All full-time employees are required to participate in the El Paso County Retirement Plan. The cost of the plan is 8% of the employee’s gross monthly salary on a pre-tax basis. The County will match their contributions and the employee becomes vested after eight years. This plan is in addition to Social Security benefits.
Short-Term Disability
All employees are required to contribute $5.00 per check toward STD coverage. Refer to the County website for more information.
Long-Term Disability
Following a 180 day period of total disability, El Paso County will pay 60% of the employee’s monthly earnings up to a maximum monthly benefit of $2,500.00. There are no premiums paid by the employee for this benefit.
Vacation Leave
Years of Service | Vacation Accrued Annually |
0-4 years of continuous full-time service | 96 hours per year |
5-9 years of continuous full-time service | 144 hours per year |
10-14 years of continuous full-time service | 168 hours per year |
15 or more years of continuous full-time service | 192 hours per year |
Sick Leave
Years of Service | Sick Accrued Annually |
Less than five years of continuous full-time service | 96 hours per year |
5 or more years of continuous full-time service | 120 hours per year |
Holiday Leave
112 hours or 14 days per year