Join THE JCSO

Want to make a difference in your community? Choose your own path? Balance work and life?

Detention deputies can transport inmates, provide court security, train new recruits, join the tactical team, climb the ladder, and so much more. The possibilities are endless! 

Detention deputies work three 12-hour days per week. That’s four days off a week to do all the other things you also enjoy. And the starting salary is $55,049.28. But only for nine weeks. After you graduate from the academy, you’ll be making $62,291.84 with a top salary of $88,699.52 after merit and time in grade based pay increases.

Those who successfully complete this process will join one of Colorado’s oldest and largest sheriff’s offices to help make Jefferson County a safe place for all people to live, learn, work, and play.

This is not a job. It is a calling.

If you are called to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, you will find the duties, qualifications, and information on how to apply below.

THIS IS A NON-PAID ASSIGNMENT - VOLUNTEER ONLY

The volunteer program is a manifestation of the partnership of the Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of Jefferson County. Assigned volunteers supplement the delivery of services while enhancing the relationship of the Sheriff’s Office with the community.

The Reserves are individuals throughout the community who volunteer their time and talents to assist the Sheriff’s Office in its day-to-day law enforcement services and to assist during emergencies.

Learn more here. Reserve Deputy Sheriffs must complete 16 hours of service per month, as averaged quarterly, and maintain their certification through required annual in-service training.

*** MUST BE COLORADO POST CERTIFIED ***

*** Colorado Certifiable POST is not eligible to apply for this position. ***

In this digital world are you still a fan of papers you can hold in your hands and organize? Combine that love with the skills of being detail oriented, driven and the ability to work with a variety of diverse individuals within law enforcement and we have the job for you!

The JCSO is now hiring for an Accreditation Technician to perform a variety of moderately complex tasks in the collection and maintenance of accreditation records. 

The Accreditation Technician gathers documents from all units within the sheriff’s office to be used in demonstration of compliance for CALEA Law Enforcement, CALEA Communications, ACA and PREA National Standards.

Make a difference in your community and apply today!

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 Detention Specialist position does not require POST certification. Detention Specialists monitor security and inmate movement within the jail.

Are you looking for a challenging position as it relates to counseling those in need and supervising individuals? 

Our Detention Counselor Supervisor will direct, coordinate and oversee operations of the counseling unit to include planning counseling programs for inmates, reviewing and developing policies and procedures, expanding and coordinating a network of outside community services to be used as information/referral sources for inmates; evaluates program effectiveness, including individual counselors' performance.

Make a difference and apply today!

NOW HIRING:
Compassion and Discernment

Are you looking for a challenging position as it relates to counseling those in need? 

Our detention counselor will provides short-term counseling to inmates and detainees upon request or as needed in crisis situations.

The detention counselor conducts or coordinates group therapy and self-help classes for inmates, such as G.E.D classes, Bible study, stress management, anger control, domestic violence education, parenting skills, vocational skills, computer lab, library, AA meetings, various support groups and other special programs initiated by Division staff.

Make a difference and apply today!

Are you a whiz with understanding, maintaining and repairing building HVAC equipment and plumbing? Come use those skills at the JCSO as our new Building Maintenance Mechanic HVAC Technician!

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!

Inmate Worker Crew Leader are responsible for inspecting the work performed by inmate workers; maintaining inventory and purchasing supplies, materials, tools, and equipment ensuring accountability and safety of the inmate workers in the performance of their duties.

Make a difference in your community and apply today to be an Inmate Worker Coordinator!

OK, so the work will likely NOT involve painting happy little trees, but the JCSO still has a need for a good painter. Could it be you?

Under general supervision, this position performs semiskilled work in support of the Sheriff's Office and the work involves preparing surfaces for painting and finishing; painting and finishing a variety of surfaces including walls and wooden articles; keeping work areas clean; hanging and finishing wall coverings; and applying textures to surfaces. Make a difference in your community and help us do good with green. Apply today!