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As the largest full-service sheriff's office in Colorado, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office employs hundreds of men and women in a wide range of jobs. In addition to deputy sheriff positions, there are also many operational and administrative jobs available to civilian employees.

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A Great Place to Work

Diverse Opportunities
Jefferson County, Colorado is nestled between a world-class city and the storied Rocky Mountains. Its unique geographic area includes densely populated suburban centers and rural, rugged mountain regions. These factors combine to make for a wealth and diversity of job opportunities at the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. For example, a deputy may spend part of his or her career tracking drug activity in and around suburban Jefferson County, and later may live and work as a resident deputy in Jeffco's rural mountains. Meanwhile, the Jefferson County Jail offers a very different set of career options, and more than half of the agency's employees work in the many areas of the detention facility.

On the Cutting Edge
The department ensures that it remains on the cutting edge in its equipment, vehicles, training and procedures. In recent years, the Sheriff's Office has outfitted its special units with fully-equipped vehicles such as an armored personnel carrier and operational truck for the Bomb Squad; a K-9 trailer; a SWAT command bus; a criminalistics van; and a Sno-Cat for snow rescues. The county jail was rated highly by accreditors from the American Correctional Association, who reported, "The staff are provided with an abundance of state-of-the-art equipment." Better equipment means a greater ability to provide high quality law enforcement and detention services to our community.

A Culture of Professionalism
A commitment to modern principles of community policing, along with a proactive take on crime prevention, means a professional and engaged workforce. From line-level staff all the way to the sheriff, we are accountable for partnering with citizens to solve crime and quality-of-life problems in their communities. Further, our employees are held to the highest standards of professional integrity. An Internal Affairs office thoroughly investigates citizen complaints against employees, while public information officers follow a judicious media policy set forth by the department.

Jeffco: A Great Place to Live and Work
Many of the employees who call the Sheriff's Office home also call Jefferson County home.
Once an agricultural and mining area, Jefferson County now is a thriving suburban, business, industrial and residential community. It's a place where the great plains meet the Rocky Mountains; with some of the most magnificent scenery in the country, from rolling grasslands and craggy rock formations, to natural foothills, rugged mountains and tumbling mountain streams. Learn more about Jefferson County>>

Our Family
Although the Sheriff's Office is relatively large, it retains a family atmosphere. In addition to the open and welcoming staff, there are internal programs in place such as peer support, employee assistance, and the Sheriff's Association, which provide a framework of support for employees and their families.

Make a Difference
Sheriff's Office employees make a difference in their community each day. From apprehending dangerous criminals, to reaching out to victims of crime or crisis, to helping the underprivileged in our community through programs like Christmas Crusade for Children, our employees work as part of a team that directly and indirectly impacts people's lives in a positive way.

Job Benefits

Competitive Salary
Salaries for all positions are competitive with any other law enforcement agency in the state. Annual increases are based on merit.

Health/Disability/Dental
Choice of several programs ranging from HMOs to PMOs. Employees can select the plan that best suits their needs.

Retirement
Participation in Jefferson County's 401(a) retirement plan begins on the employee's date of hire. The county matches up to 10 percent of retirement contributions by sworn personnel, and up to 8 percent of contributions by non-sworn personnel. Jefferson County also offers optional 457 deferred compensation plans.

Paid Holidays
Because the calendar year has several legal holidays, and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office must maintain service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, earned holiday time may be taken any time during the year as scheduling permits.

Vacation
A minimum of eight hours per month is earned at the beginning of employment. Vacation time then increases on an established scale based on years of service. Vacation time is cumulative over more than one year, up to a predetermined total of hours.

Sick Leave
This time is earned at the rate of ten hours per month.

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Contact Us
If you are considering a career at the JCSO and would like to schedule a tour or ride-along to get a better understanding of the job, please contact our Recruiting section. Also, if you need a paper application or have questions about the process, please contact the Recruiting section. Meet the recruiting team >>

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Attn: Recruiting
200 Jefferson County Parkway
Golden, Colorado 80401
303-271-5332

Last Modified: Nov 5, 2009 10:26 AM