Joaquin Flores
Brighton
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with a strong background as a Deputy Sheriff at Adams County Sheriff’s Office. Bilingual and skilled in problem-solving, I excelled in firearms qualifications and achieved high accuracy. My adaptability and communication skills have driven successful collaborations across departments, ensuring compliance and enhancing community safety.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Sheriff
Adams County Sheriff’s Office
06.2025 - Current
- Adams county sheriff’s academy class 41 graduate
- Receiving in house training
- Learning departmental policy and procedures
- Qualified with rifle, shotgun and pistol all with high accuracy percentage.
Deputy sheriff recruit
Adams County Sheriff’s Office Academy
06.2025 - 12.2025
- Studied and learned continuous education on Colorado Revised Statues and case law.
- Passed academy law test with above average percentage
- Passed and obtained all patrol skills certification (arrest control, law enforcement driving, firearms)
- Passed POST test with 80%
- Assisted other academy recruits by supporting them with academics studying.
- Attendance was 100% and was never late.
Licensing Inspector
Adams County Government Community & Economic Development
04.2021 - 06.2025
- Conduct routine compliance inspections for all marijuana and liquor facilities in Unincorporated Adams County.
- Collaborate with multiple county departments including the Adams County Sheriff’s Office in addition to State agencies like the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement, Colorado Liquor Enforcement Division and the Department of Revenue.
- Facilitate the Adams County Liquor and Marijuana Licensing Authority Board hearings (LMLAB) for investigations, complaints, new applications renewals and or denials of licenses.
- Perform extensive investigation of high-stake cases by conducting field interviews, undercover work, photographing and executing underage sales sting operatives to ensure compliance with local businesses.
- Review and process new applications.
- Ensure that new establishments are in compliance by conducting an initial inspection and posting new licensee development notice required for all new liquor establishment or marijuana facilities.
- Created and developed the current Marijuana and Liquor Licensing Inspection Program for Adams County.
- Acted as lead for South Dakota Officials and County Commissioners who visited Adams County for an informative tour of all county business involving marijuana and provided step by step instruction of the county process to help create an inspection program.
Code Compliance Officer I
Adams County Community Safety and Well Being
07.2016 - 04.2021
- Received and investigated citizen complaints in reference to alleged zoning code violations.
- Completed follow up inspections of residential, commercial and industrial property within Unincorporated Adams County.
- Responsible for identifying code violations to cite and send notices.
- Accountable for filing paperwork and applying for abatement warrants with the Adams County District Court.
- Conducted joint inspections with multiple Adams County Government departments when necessary.
- Facilitated mediation sessions between county residents who were in conflict.
- Served as an expert witness and testified in district court for certain violation cases when needed.
Graffiti Technician
Adams County Neighborhood Services
01.2015 - 07.2016
- Created a graffiti removal program and executed graffiti abatements for Adams County communities.
- Acted as the first Graffiti Technician for Adams County and was responsible for over one thousand graffiti removal throughout the county.
- Completed abatements by painting or power washing over the graffiti with safe and earth friendly chemicals.
- Worked with county residents to offer graffiti removal services after obtaining consent through a signature form.
Parks Worker
City of Lafayette
04.2014 - 10.2014
- Oversaw park maintenance by removing graffiti, trash and dead trees.
- Completed park projects as needed.
- Responsible for maintaining park landscape by mowing fields, installing trees and plants for decorative purposes, grave digging for city cemetery among other duties.
Police Records Specialist
Northglenn Police Department
01.2013 - 10.2012
- Served as liaison between the general public and police department staff answering general police questions.
- Assisted police officers and detectives with paperwork and oversaw control and operation of the main database station.
- Conducted NCIC/CCIC query's and assisted with bilingual translations.
- Processed prisoner intake information including entering towed vehicle information into local PD computer data base.
- Served as notary for officer citations among other administrative tasks.
Education
High School -
Northglenn High School
601 W 100th Pl, Northglenn, CO 8026001.2007
Skills
- Bilingual fluency
- Logical thinking
- Communication skills
- Physical fitness
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability
- Decision-making
- Cultural awareness
Professional Overview
A community-engaged professional with a strong commitment to civic duty and public service. A fluent bilingual with cultural awareness, supported by extensive life experience and government service, offering mature judgment and a human-centered approach to complex situations.
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
Colorado Peace Officer Standards & Training
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff
Adams County Sheriff’s Office
06.2025 - Current
Deputy sheriff recruit
Adams County Sheriff’s Office Academy
06.2025 - 12.2025
Licensing Inspector
Adams County Government Community & Economic Development
04.2021 - 06.2025
Code Compliance Officer I
Adams County Community Safety and Well Being
07.2016 - 04.2021
Graffiti Technician
Adams County Neighborhood Services
01.2015 - 07.2016
Parks Worker
City of Lafayette
04.2014 - 10.2014
Police Records Specialist
Northglenn Police Department
01.2013 - 10.2012
High School -
Northglenn High School