Emergency Management Specialist - Sheriff's Office

Emergency Management Specialist - Sheriffs Office

Salary

$69,444.54 - $100,694.58 Annually

Location

Adams County Government Center, 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Brighton, CO

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

2026-07569

Department

County Sheriff

Division

SO-Professional Standards

Opening Date

07/08/2026

Closing Date

7/22/2026 4:00 PM Mountain

Our Mission

To be a reliable and proactive agency that protects and serves the community equally.

EEO

Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Position classification

Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

What Success Looks Like In This Job

Position Summary:

• Support emergency management operations to reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, property damage, and environmental impacts resulting from natural or human-caused incidents.
• Assist with emergency preparedness, response, recovery, mitigation, and coordination efforts, including emergency operations support, severe weather coordination, and disaster recovery activities.
• Help maintain emergency management programs through planning, damage assessment, shelter and donations management, and interagency coordination.

Examples of Duties for Success

Essential Duties and Responsibilites:

• Assist Emergency Management Coordinators with planning, organizing, training, equipping, and exercising emergency management programs and projects.
• Participate in emergency management trainings, workshops, conferences, and regional committee meetings to maintain operational readiness and professional development.
• Review, revise, and maintain emergency management plans, procedures, and related documentation.
• Support community preparedness initiatives and public outreach events to promote emergency awareness and resilience.
• Serve in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during disaster incidents and provide operational support during emergency response activities.
• Provide coverage and assistance to Emergency Management Coordinators as needed and perform additional assigned duties related to emergency management operations.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications for Success

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree or a minimum of sixty (60) semester hours in emergency management, public administration, or a related field.
• Coursework or training related to emergency preparedness, disaster response, or public safety principles preferred.

Experience:

• Experience supporting emergency management, public safety, or incident response operations preferred.
• Experience coordinating projects, training activities, or community outreach initiatives preferred.
• Experience working within an Incident Command System (ICS) or Emergency Operations Center (EOC) environment preferred.

Licenses/Certificates:

• Valid Colorado Driver's License.
• Completion of EMPG training requirements within one (1) year of hire.

More Qualifications for Success

Background:

• Will include a comprehensive background investigation by specialized detectives within the Adams County Sheriff's Office.

Adams County and the 17th Judicial District Attorneys Office complies with Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act ("JAFA"). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

Benefits You Expect:

• AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
• Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
• Generous Vacation/Sick leave
• Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan
• Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Fitness Center
• Employee Health Clinics
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Recreation Center Discounts
• Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Wellness programs
• Lactation friendly certified workplace

01

Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have an associates degree or a minimum of sixty (60) semester hours in emergency management, public administration, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have coursework or training related to emergency preparedness, disaster response, or public safety?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have experience supporting emergency management, public safety, or incident response operations?

• Yes
• No

05

If you answered yes to the previous question, please explain your relevant experience. If not, please type n/a.

06

Do you have experience coordinating projects, training activities, or community outreach initiatives?

• Yes
• No

07

If you answered yes to the previous question, please explain your experience coordinating a project, training, or community outreach. If not, please type n/a.

08

Do you have experience working within an Incident Command System (ICS) or emergency Operations Center (EOC) environment?

• Yes
• No

09

If you answered yes to the previous question, please explain your experience with ICS or EOC. If not, please type n/a.

10

Do you have a valid Colorado drivers license?

• Yes
• No

11

Have you used marijuana in the last 12 months?

• Yes
• No

12

Have you used any illegal drugs or controlled substances in the past five years for the express intention of producing a feeling of euphoria or to have an altered state of mind for non-medical reasons?

• Yes
• No

13

Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

• Yes
• No

14

Have you ever been convicted of domestic violence?

• Yes
• No

15

Have you applied to the Adams County Sheriffs Office in the last year and been disqualified in any part of the background process?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Adams County

Address 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000B

Brighton, Colorado, 80601-8213

Website http://www.adamscountyco.gov/careers