Join THE JCSO
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is a professional organization of committed men and women who share a vision of contributing to the quality of life for our community. Because of that vision The JCSO will continue to be a leader in providing superior law enforcement services to our community.
Now Hiring!
- Detention Deputy
- Detention Specialist
- Radio maintenance technician
- Inmate Worker Coordinator
- Volunteer victim advocate
- Preventative Maintenance Technician
- Inmate Services technician
- Animal control officer
If you are looking to make a difference the JCSO law enforcement family is looking for you! Apply for the 9-week Detention Deputy academy.
The Detention Specialist position does not require POST certification. Detention Specialists monitor security and inmate movement within the jail!
Our Radio Maintenance Technicians are crucial to our mission of Protect, Serve, Enforce. In this role you will have a direct impact on our ability to serve the community. Apply today for our Radio Maintenance Technician position.
Now hiring! The Inmate Worker Coordinator is responsible for inspecting the work performed by inmate workers.
The JCSO is seeking volunteer victim advocates to perform specialized counseling work as a call-out advocate for victims and witnesses of crimes. Make a difference and apply as a Volunteer Victim Advocate today!
It takes a team here at the JCSO! Our Preventative Maintenance Technician keeps the complex running in an uninterrupted, efficient and safe manner by maintaining all of our heating, ventilation and air conditioning related equipment. Be our new Preventative Maintenance Technician!
Inmate Services Technicians serve as the first level for the booking intake of arrestees and maintain jail records throughout an inmate's incarceration. Applications are currently being accepted for the Inmate Services Technician position.
Animals are a big part of Jefferson County, whether they’re pets, wildlife, livestock or service creatures. Accordingly, JCSO Animal Control Officers play an important role in keeping safe those animals and humans when it comes to interaction.
Professionalism
A commitment to modern, community-policing principles, along with a proactive approach to crime prevention, creates a professional and engaged workforce. From line-level staff to the sheriff, we are accountable for partnering with citizens to solve crime and quality-of-life problems in JeffCo communities.
Make a Difference
Sheriff's Office employees make a difference in their community every day. We affect people’s lives positively by apprehending dangerous criminals, reaching out to crime or crisis victims and helping the underprivileged through community programs.
Diverse Assignments
A deputy may spend part of his or her career in a myriad of assignments: School Resource Officer, K-9 or civil deputy, motorcycle or bike units, or as an investigator. He or she may also be tracking drug activity in and around suburban Jefferson County and may later live and work as a resident deputy in the rural mountain area.
Professional employees work in a variety of functions from emergency management to animal control and crime analysis to criminalistics. The supportive administrative functions are vital in supporting The JCSO mission, vision, and values.
A Great Place to Live, Learn, Work & Play
Jefferson County is located on the western edge of metropolitan Denver and offers urban and rural lifestyles, and thriving mountain communities in the Rocky Mountains. Just minutes from downtown Denver, Jefferson County enjoys fantastic weather, with more than 250 days of sunshine per year, with an abundance of national, state, and local parks.
Jefferson County has a nationally acclaimed school district and a highly educated workforce. Residents and businesses have convenient access to higher educational institutions and a terrific base of heritage companies creating world-class technologies and products.
Family
Despite being relatively large, the Sheriff's Office retains a family atmosphere. In addition to the welcoming staff, there are internal programs in place, including peer support, employee assistance, and a robust alumni that provide support to employees and their families.
More Information
If you are considering a career at the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and would like to schedule a tour or ride-along to get a better understanding of the job, receive a paper application, or have any other questions about the process please contact recruiting at 303-271-5332.