Deputy Recruit - Certified

The Deputy Recruit - Certified position involves completing the El Paso County Sheriff's Office Peace Officer Standards Training (POST) Certified Academy and subsequent Detentions Training Officer (DTO) and Field Training Officer (FTO) programs. Upon certification, deputies are assigned to the Detention Security Division at the Criminal Justice Center, where they are responsible for the care, custody, and control of inmates and staff. The role requires enforcing federal, state, and county laws, conducting patrols, performing criminal investigations, and ensuring the safety and welfare of the community and facility.