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San Juan County is an equal opportunity employer and political affiliation, age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law, are not taken into account in any employment decision. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
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REQUEST FOR LETTERS OF INTEREST
APPOINTMENT TO POSITION OF
SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF
San Juan County Colorado is currently accepting Letters of Interest for the appointment of San Juan County Sheriff. The appointment will be effective April 1, 2026 and shall continue to the date the prevailing candidate in the November 2026 election takes office.
The minimum qualifications required for the appointment of San Juan County Sheriff are established by statute and include citizenship of the United States and the State of Colorado, and a resident of San Juan County. They must also have a high school diploma or its equivalent or a college degree. The candidate must submit to fingerprinting and pass a statutory background check. They must further satisfy statutory training and certification requirements. Compensation for the appointment shall be $6,172.67 per month, together with benefits provided to elected officials.
Persons submitting a Letter of Interest shall provide to the San Juan County Administrator their Letter of Interest along with their resume of qualifications and experience. The Letters of Interest with resumes must be received no later than 4:00 pm on Friday February 6, 2026. Submittals may be hand delivered to the County Administrator’s Office at 1557 Greene St., mailed to San Juan County Administrator, PO Box 466, Silverton CO 81433 or delivered by email to admin@sanjuancolorado.us
All qualified persons will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or national origin. EOE