Join The JCSO

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is searching for an outstanding Administrative Coordinator to play a key role in streamlining our agency workflow as the link between various departments/divisions. This position provides administrative support within policies and procedures, manages confidential matters and reports, and facilitates communication between staff and general public meeting coordination. 

Do you consider yourself a “jack of all trades"? ~ Toolbox is optional.

Come make a difference at the best sheriff’s office in the state!

Like gorgeous office views?

Love animals?

Look forward to the excitement of never knowing what your day might bring?

Want to make a difference in your community?

Apply now to be an Animal Control Officer with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office to Protect, Serve and Enforce with the best agency in the country!

We are looking for:

•     Individuals with integrity, excellence, and respect who have been called to a life of service, and have lived their lives accordingly

•     Good people who represent the vibrant diversity of the community we serve and measure up to the high standards our community expects

•     Men and women willing to learn law, policy, and procedure, and apply those in a fair, impartial, and equitable manner

•     Men and women who are passionate about animals and willing to balance this passion with enforcing the law and educating the public

Now Hiring: Curiosity and Initiative

Are you a whiz at research and analyzing crime statistics to identify patterns and series, forecast trends? Enjoy determining the best presentations for data, graphics, and layout for the best methods for disseminating the information?

Make a difference and apply now.

The Criminal Justice Planner provides technical and professional work for the Criminal Justice Planning Unit, as well as support to various departments and committees. Analyze data and systems. Review all material and information. Oversee short-term and long-term projects. Advise personnel. Interact in a professional and tactful manner with other elected officials, judges, the media, and municipal, county and state department heads.

CURRENT SALARY RANGE $57,220.98 - $88,690.02 

The Detention Counselor performs specialized clinical law enforcement work participating in counseling inmates and detainees of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Detention Facility. 

Work involves 

• Conducting inmate classification screening and follow-up interviews
• Providing inmate management recommendations to detention staff
• Documenting all contacts with inmates and detainees. 

Responsible for 

• Organizing and operating self-help classes and groups for inmates and detainees
• Perform ongoing case management and crisis intervention. Serving as a member of various committees and boards, Preparing statistical and narrative reports 

Salary Range: $44,727 - $67,089

This is a lateral position for a deputy who is currently employed with another department. A Detention Deputy's work involves classifying and assigning inmates to jail housing, explaining rules and regulations, maintaining security and control of an assigned area of facility, preventing violence and supervising inmate activity, directing visitors, supervising distributions of meals and services to inmates, providing security in the public lobby, operating central control panel, preparing various reports and logs, conducting periodic inspections, and assuming other duties of Deputy Sheriff, as directed by policy, procedure and post orders.

*** Lateral pay range: $65,371 to $93,083 based on a one for one year credit 

This is not a job. It is a calling.

Do you prefer routine or diversity in your day? Like both?

You can experience the stability of routine and the refreshment of change as a JCSO Detention Specialist. Be a crucial part of our innovative environment that adds new initiatives, specialized housing units, and beneficial programs to reduce the likelihood individuals will return to jail once released. This career is key to better help inmates with behavioral, mental health, or substance abuse issues. A detention specialist doesn't generally have physical contact with inmates but performs an integral part of monitoring and managing inmate, visitor, and employee movement in the facility.

Join us to Do Good In Green and play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of one of Colorado's most extensive detention facilities, with cutting-edge technology and a clean environment.

Fulltime position: $20.29-$30.43/HR

The Sheriff’s Office is seeking an individual with government finance skills, as well as capabilities as a policy analyst.

The ideal candidate will contribute to the overall success of the organization by effectively managing all financial tasks. They will oversee the financial operations of the business and provide frequent financial reports. They will also assure strict adherence to financial regulations and compliance. 

Do you have the ability to

**Effectively identify local, regional and national financial trends

**Present well-informed economic projections

**Manage assets

**Oversee inventory control, monitor and develop budgets

**Provide excellent leadership

The responsibilities of the Director of Business and Finance are key to keeping Jefferson County a safe place for all people to live, learn, work, and play.

***Annual Salary: $117,300 to $142,007***

Preferred - Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License or Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO).

Preferred - Master’s degree.

Preferred - Three years supervisory experience of staff responsible for budgetary or financial processes.

Bachelor's Degree, Bachelor's Degree - Accounting, Bachelor's Degree - Finance: Supervision Experience

Work Experience: Minimum five years

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Fleet Mechanic is responsible for performing preventative maintenance along with the diagnosing and repairing engines, transmissions, brakes, electrical and hydraulic systems related to: vehicles, and light and heavy duty equipment. Performs engine overhauls, performs mechanical repairs and adjustments, and replaces engine parts. Maintains records of vehicle service and repairs. Maintains replacement parts and inventory.

The Inmate Services Technician serves as the first level for the booking intake of arrestees, inmate money, property, and maintains jail records throughout the inmate’s incarceration.

Under general supervision, an Inmate Services Technician performs specialized administrative and accounting work for the Detention Services Division of the Sheriff’s Office.

Technicians are responsible for calculating an inmate’s release date, as well as determining whether an inmate is eligible for release from custody.  Other responsibilities include scheduling court appearances, notifications regarding inmate release, analyzing, monitoring, and updating the custody status, charges, bonds, and cash account balances for inmates throughout their incarceration, which results in interaction with inmate detainees. The work also includes using multiple computer systems to enter, retrieve information, and provide information to incoming calls from the public and information requests from inmate detainees. 

The Inmate Worker Crew Lead performs specialized detention work in providing supervision and training for inmate workers. Direct inmates in the proper operation of kitchen sanitation, commercial laundry operation, custodial services, and outside authorized landscape activities including light carpentry work, greenhouse and horticulture operations, sign engraving, facility snow management techniques, and special community project management.

Full time-$20.29-$30.43/HR

Lateral pay range: $65,371 to $93,083 based on a one for one year credit. 

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) is seeking applicants with experience as a full-time peace officer who are currently employed by a state, county or municipal law enforcement agency and in good standing; or have been separated as a peace officer for two years or less; or law enforcement academy graduates looking for a career agency to start gaining their public safety experience.

Additionally, JCSO is seeking applicants who have current experience in specialized units such as Motorcycle/Traffic, SWAT, Canine, and Investigations. Immediate assignment upon completion of an accelerated field training program is possible.

The Preventative Maintenance Technician is responsible for assisting building operations and repairs for the Sheriff's Office complex. What kind of person is the JCSO seeking?  The one who believes in core values and ethics, who is professional and knowledgeable, and who isn’t afraid of a new challenge. The jack-of-all-trades that wants to make a difference in their community.

Are you up for a challenge?

The JCSO has great vision with great people. Exceptional employees ensure our continued success. Therefore, recruiting and hiring good, qualified sworn and professional staff is a top priority.  

To help achieve this goal, we have opened a new civilian position: Recruiting Manager. This key HR position will bring experience, knowledge, and consistency to our Recruiting Unit.

• Experience in HR and recruiting
• Strategic, “big picture” thinker
• Capable of supervising highly qualified personnel
• Quick learner with a positive attitude

Challenge Accepted? Apply now.

Business Office Operations

Non-Benefit Eligible (NBE) Job Profiles do not have a job description.

Part time-$12.32-$82.82/HR

Category: Administrative, Business Programs and Services

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Do you want to serve your community in a way that's friendly, composed, and professional? At JeffCo, we are looking for customer-focused individuals just like YOU who take pride in their work, have an eye for detail, and believe in a positive attitude.  We are seeking someone who has a strong work ethic, is a self-starter, loves what they do, and is motivated to share their knowledge and experience with those who they work with.

The Supply Technician coordinates purchases of supplies, uniforms, equipment and services for the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO).  Daily supervision of inmate workers on training, safety procedures and use of equipment.  Performs a variety of warehouse, delivery, and administrative support functions. Maintain accurate accounting practices for inventory control while ensuring adequate stocking levels are achieved.  Entering and receiving of purchase orders through JDE. Employee is subject to the hazards of direct contact with jail inmates.

We are looking for a friendly, composed, and professional technician who will be responsible for providing evaluation, installation, maintenance, and support for all aspects of the respective information technology software platform and software in the Sheriff's Department.

The Technical Support Technician Senior is responsible for providing evaluation, installation, maintenance, and support for all aspects of the respective information technology hardware platform and software in the department.

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 to be a Volunteer Victim Advocate today!

Applications are processed throughout the year.