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APPLICATION FORMS
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Employment Application | This is an interactive PDF form. You may print the document and complete it in writing or you can complete the document on your computer and then print it out. |
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Department of Transportation Operators Additional Questions for Employment | If applying for an operator position at the Department of Transportation, please also complete these Additional Questions for Employment. |
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Sheriff's Office and Detention Center Additional Questions for Employment | If applying for a position at the Sheriff's Office, please also complete these Additional Questions for Employment. |
POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Prevention Programs Coordinator
This position is dependent upon ongoing State of Colorado funding and is supported by a competitive grant, through June of 2026 with an option to apply for extension beyond June 2026. The coordinator will be responsible for the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant (SABG) and Opioid Settlement Fund programs in Fremont County. Administers the county-level grant work by ensuring execution of deliverables, budget, required reporting to inform their work and ensure compliance with funder requirements. Responsible for leading and performing substance abuse and misuse education and prevention efforts by implementing evidence-based strategies, provide education, build awareness around substance-related health disparities. This position is also responsible for developing and implementing programs for effective utilization of settlement funds to support opioid abuse, prevention, treatment, or recovery.
Bachelor’s Degree in public health field, health education, community health or three (3) years of experience in a public health, prevention work, grant project management, community outreach or related field; or a combination of education and experience.
Valid and current Colorado Driver’s License.
Complete County Application by the closing date and time.
Ensure you submit any additional information requested in this posting.
Incomplete applications will not receive consideration.
Applicants selected to participate in the interview process wil be the only candidates contacted.
Fremont County is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering an extensive benefits package of health, dental, and life insurance to all employees working 30 or more hours per week. Additional optional benefits of accident and critical illness plans, voluntary term life insurance, whole life insurance, Flexible Spending Account, short/long term disability plan, an Employee Assistance Program and Legal Shield options. Vacation, Sick Leave and paid holidays earned based on type of appointment. Immediate mandatory participation into the Colorado Retirement Association of 4% with equal match. Optional 457 plan.
Events Center Coordinator
This position is responsible to assist with the planning and coordination of events at Pathfinder Park Event Center for the County, this includes the outdoor arena, outside festival site, auditorium, meeting space, commercial kitchen, covered arena and any future build outs. Responsibilities will include the organization of events as it relates to equipment or materials owned by the county, being the subject matter expert for all of the facilities and the equipment, budgeting and maintaining spreadsheets, recommending upgrades, planning maintenance of the physical building, handling of issues, maintaining supplies, performing maintenance of the arena through use of equipment and tools of a varying nature, marketing of events (as needed) and conducting outreach through promoters to facilitate income producing events. Serves as backup for the Events Center Director.
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, hospitality management or business administration; two (2) to four (4) years of related experience; or combination of education and experience.
Valid and current Colorado Driver’s License. Must have ability to work nights and weekends.
Complete County Application by the closing date and time.
Ensure you submit any additional information requested in this posting.
Incomplete applications will not receive consideration.
Applicants selected to participate in the interview process wil be the only candidates contacted.
Fremont County is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering an extensive benefits package of health, dental, and life insurance to all employees working 30 or more hours per week. Additional optional benefits of accident and critical illness plans, voluntary term life insurance, whole life insurance, Flexible Spending Account, short/long term disability plan, an Employee Assistance Program and Legal Shield options. Vacation, Sick Leave and paid holidays earned based on type of appointment. Immediate mandatory participation into the Colorado Retirement Association of 4% with equal match. Optional 457 plan.
Deputy-Detention
Actively supports and upholds the stated mission and values of Fremont County and the Sheriff’s Office. Protects the well-being of prisoners and ensures the protection of inmates' constitutional rights in the custody of the Sheriff at the Fremont County Detention Facility. Performs routine work in the safekeeping of prisoners and oversees them in their quarters and during transport. Serves as a representative of the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, demonstrating a positive attitude and progressive actions through a display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with other employees, inmates, and the public.
High school diploma or general education degree; or one (1) to three (3) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Colorado driver’s license required. First Aid/CPR and Arrest Control certifications are taught by the FCSO and must be maintained throughout employment. Minimum age is eighteen (18). Must pass post offer, pre-employment drug screen for illegal and prescription drugs including cannabis; pre-employment physical and medical clearance; a background investigation and integrity interview; and successfully complete the Pre-Service Training Program upon employment.
Complete County Application by the closing date and time.
Ensure you submit any additional information requested in this posting.
Incomplete applications will not receive consideration.
Applicants selected to participate in the interview process wil be the only candidates contacted.
Fremont County is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering an extensive benefits package of health, dental, and life insurance to all employees working 30 or more hours per week. Additional optional benefits of accident and critical illness plans, voluntary term life insurance, whole life insurance, Flexible Spending Account, short/long term disability plan, an Employee Assistance Program and Legal Shield options. Vacation, Sick Leave and paid holidays earned based on type of appointment. Immdediate mandatory participation into the Colorado Retirement Association of 4% with equal match. Optional 457 plan.
Sergeant-Detention
Exercises direct, first-level supervision of positions, employees, operations and activities. Serves as a representative of the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, demonstrating a positive attitude and progressive actions through a display of professionalism, courtesy and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with other employees, inmates and the public. Supervises, evaluates and ensures the protection and movement of inmates housed within the Fremont County Detention Facility. Interprets policies and procedures for staff and inmates. Plans, allocates and monitors time, people, equipment and other resources for the Detention Facility to ensure efficient organization and completion of work. Develops, communicates and monitors policies, procedures and standards of the Detention Facility. Prepares investigative reports, sketches and drawings, using appropriate grammar, symbols and mathematical computations. Physically controls inmates involved in altercations with other inmates or employees. Required to control and subdue violent criminals. Serves as the Coordinator by developing, documenting and taking steps to comply with the standards established by the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).
High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Minimum of two (2) years’ detentions or corrections experience and/or training, with a minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience at corporal level or higher, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid and current Colorado Driver’s License. First Aid/CPR certification required. Arrest control (PPCT) certification required
Complete County Application by the closing date and time.
Ensure you submit any additional information requested in this posting.
Incomplete applications will not receive consideration.
Applicants selected to participate in the interview process wil be the only candidates contacted.
Fremont County is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering an extensive benefits package of health, dental, and life insurance to all employees working 30 or more hours per week. Additional optional benefits of accident and critical illness plans, voluntary term life insurance, whole life insurance, Flexible Spending Account, short/long term disability plan, an Employee Assistance Program and Legal Shield options. Vacation, Sick Leave and paid holidays earned based on type of appointment. Mandatory participation, after 12 months of employment, into the Colorado Retirement Association of 4% with equal match. Optional 457 plan.