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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.

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.

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!

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!

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!