Peace officer certification is obtained by attending a basic training academy and passing the state
certification exam. There are several private academies and community colleges offering training. Academy
training includes a minimum of 435 hours of academic and skills training.
Persons who are certified peace officers with experience in other states may be eligible to receive
certification in Colorado without completing a full basic academy. This requires successful completion of the
certification examination and meeting POST standards for skills training.
To be eligible to apply for patrol deputy with the Boulder County Sheriff's Office, applicants must have
current certification, or a scheduled certification date. An offer of employment will not be made for patrol
deputy until basic certification is received.
The Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board is responsible for issuance of certification.
For information on the requirements and process call 303-866-5692, or visit their web site at
http://www.ago.state.co.us/post_board.cfm?MenuPage=True
Contact Sergeant Jeff Hendry at jhendry@bouldercounty.org
or (303) 441 - 3635 regarding deputy and security jobs.
