Internship
Deputy Sheriff Trainee
Updated on 7/21/2026
Jefferson County Colorado
1,001-5,000 employees
Public sector career offering growth, benefits
Compensation Overview
$33.74/hr
No H1B Sponsorship
Golden, CO, USA
In Person
On-site position in Golden, Colorado (Jefferson County).
US Top Secret Clearance Required
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- Must be 21 years of age; must provide information for background investigation; submit to polygraph exam; criminal history check; medical exam and psychological exam required; required to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays; must have valid Colorado driver’s license by hire date.
- Physical requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including computers, personal protection equipment, firearms, restraint devices, handcuffs, batons, radar units, first aid equipment, crime scene technician kits, blood kits, drug test kits, two-way radios, etc.
- Must be able to operate motor vehicles, including motorcycles, light pickup trucks and 4-wheel-drive vehicles.
- Must be able to exert up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 35 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Work may involve walking, standing, running and physical confrontation.
- Physical demand requirements are for Medium to Heavy Work.
- Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
- Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments or directions from superiors.
- Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of reports, forms, records, logs, handbooks, laws, maps, manuals, permits, etc. Requires the ability to prepare reports, forms, lesson plans, etc., using prescribed formats. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control and confidence.
- Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists, and to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form.
- Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information; to explain procedures; and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical and professional languages, including legal counseling, law enforcement terminology and emergency response codes.
- Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas, add, subtract, multiply and divide.
- Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.
- Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using law enforcement equipment.
- Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as radios, firearms, etc. Must have high level of eye/hand/foot coordination to execute a forceful arrest.
- Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
- Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress and in emergency situations.
- Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and hear (talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone and two-way radio.
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to obtain general knowledge of the locations of streets, roads, highways and the geography and socioeconomic characteristics of the County.
- Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
- Ability to exercise tact, courtesy and firmness in frequent public contact and the ability to exercise tact, courtesy, firmness and fairness with inmates, and other persons associates with the welfare of individual prisoners.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
- Obtains a general knowledge of: Modern law enforcement practices, procedures, and investigation techniques.
- County and federal laws concerning civil and criminal processes.
- Content and purpose of legal papers and the practices involved in serving them.
- Principles and practices of criminal investigation.
- Local laws, ordinances, and state statutes about the commitment, confinement, and release of prisoners.
- Develops skill in the use of firearms and other law enforcement equipment.
- Develops the ability to: Apply interpretation of laws to specific situations.
- Present court testimony effectively.
- Exercise sound judgment in emergency and routine situations to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action.
- Sixty semester or ninety quarter hours from an accredited college/university preferred.
Jefferson County Colorado is a public government entity that provides local government services in Jefferson County, Colorado. It offers careers across public administration, safety, health, parks, and community programs, and delivers services through county programs and departments to keep communities safe and well-maintained. It differentiates itself by prioritizing public service over profit, emphasizing transparency, accountability, stability, work-life balance, and professional development in a diverse, scenic region. Its goal is to serve citizens by delivering essential services, maintaining infrastructure, supporting public safety and community well-being, and offering growth opportunities for employees.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$230K
Headquarters
Golden, Colorado
Founded
1861
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The expansion links disconnected park sections and supports new trail development.
- Protected habitat preserves elk, mule deer, and rare species corridors.
- Westracks shuttle improves visitor access and eases peak-season congestion.
What critics are saying
- Conservation priorities block adjacent development near I-70 and Morrison exit.
- New trails concentrate more hikers, increasing parking and visitor-management pressure.
- Future environmental review will constrain grading, drainage, and vegetation-clearing plans nearby.
What makes Jefferson County Colorado unique
- Jefferson County Open Space acquired Braun Ranch for $7.3 million in April 2026.
- Braun Ranch adds 347 acres beside Red Rocks and Matthews/Winters Park.
- The county, Conservation Fund, and GOCO partnered to protect a key foothills corridor.
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↑ 2%Free Golden-to-Morrison shuttle launches on May 23. Jeffco celebrating Westracks' launch with giveaways, activities at shuttle stops. * corinne westeman, [email protected] * May 12, 2026 updated May 13, 2026. After years of planning, starting May 23, Jeffco residents will have a new way to reach their favorite parks and museums. Jefferson County and its partners are launching the free Westracks shuttle that will convey people between the RTD station at the Jefferson County Government Center and various parks and museums in the Golden and Morrison areas. The free shuttle will run from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on weekends and holidays this summer, starting May 23 and running through Labor Day on Sept. 7. No tickets or reservations are required. The Westracks shuttles are wheelchair accessible, and well-behaved, leashed dogs are allowed. Bicycles are also allowed, but the shuttle only has space for two bikes, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Shuttles will arrive every 15 minutes at each of the six stops. They are, from north to south: Officials have clarified that, while there will be a stop at Red Rocks Park, the shuttle will not run during evening hours this summer; people can't use the Westracks shuttle to get back from a concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Jeffco Open Space recently confirmed it'll be celebrating the shuttle launch from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 23 at any Westracks stop. There will be giveaways, food, music, scavenger hunts and other activities. The opening also coincides with Dinosaur Ridge's new Deep Time Detour at the Discovery Center. The museum was scheduled to host a ribbon-cutting with local chambers of commerce on May 18. (Editor's note: Check TheGoldenTranscript.com or the May 28 print edition for more coverage on the new exhibit.) Solving the parking problem. The Westracks shuttle has been in development for years, and the county hosted a Sept. 20 demonstration event for local officials and members of the media. Westracks will operate for the next three summers, costing $1.05 million total, officials have previously stated. Eighty percent of that is covered by an RTD grant, while Jeffco and its partners are paying various amounts to cover the 20% match. Jeffco Commissioner Andy Kerr and other officials have explained how millions of people visit the Morrison area every year, with Red Rocks alone drawing more than 3 million annually. And summertime is the area's busiest season. Thus, six entities came together to offer a free shuttle service to help alleviate traffic and parking congestion. They are RTD, the City and County of Denver, Jefferson County, the Town of Morrison, Friends of Dinosaur Ridge and GreenLatinos Colorado. The partners have contracted with facilities management company Aramark to operate it this summer, Jeffco confirmed in a May 8 press release. Officials said that, based on data, feedback and demand in 2026, the routes and schedules could be altered in 2027 or 2028. "This project is about more than just transportation - it's about making our incredible natural resources accessible to everyone, reducing traffic and emissions, and supporting local economies," Kerr said in the press release. "We're proud of the collaborative work that brought us here and thrilled to begin service." Additionally, the Jeffco Government Center is also a stop for the free Golden-area Ore Cart shuttle, which is a collaboration between the City of Golden and Colorado School of Mines. It has multiple routes and stops across the city, including downtown Golden and the Mines campus. Thus, between the RTD system, and the Ore Cart and Westracks shuttles, people across the Denver, Golden and Morrison areas will be able to access the others for little to no cost. "Access to our region's most iconic landscapes shouldn't depend on owning a vehicle or winning a battle for parking," JCOS Director Aaron Roth said in the press release. "I'm excited that the Westracks shuttle makes our parks available to all without traffic jams."
April proclaimed Child Abuse Prevention Month in Jefferson County. BROOKVILLE - Recognizing the need to protect children, the Jefferson County Commissioners have proclaimed April to be Child Abuse Prevention Month in the county. Cass Burkett, executive director and forensic interviewer at the Western PA Cares for Kids advocacy center in Roseville, spoke briefly about child abuse in Jefferson County at last week's meeting of the commissioners. "I am very grateful you don't have to know some of the darkness of my world," Burkett said, noting that 94 children were served at the center last year. Services included forensic interviews and medical evaluations. In the interviews, "a forensic interviewer has a conversation with a child in a way that is developmentally friendly for them," Burkett said. For medical evaluations they are taken to "a very child friendly exam room so they can feel safe. Our goals is to put children at the center of our process so they don't feel like they are being pushed to the side during one of the worst times of their life." She said a goal of the advocacy center is to raise awareness and promote child abuse prevention. "We do that by serving the children. Prevention starts with education - to teachers, community members and children. It is hard to prevent what you don't know about and our goal is to educate children in a child-friendly way." Knowing that "no single agency can meet all the needs of a child, we work with Children and Youth Services, law enforcement, victim services agencies and mental health therapists to provide the best response for children," she said. The advocacy center is nonprofit, "funded entirely by community donations and government grants," she said. "Donations help provide essential resources such as school supplies and backpacks." In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, everyone is encouraged to wear blue on Friday, April 3 and to show support for children by displaying blue pinwheels "that show the joy and whimsy of being a child." Burkett said, "Child abuse prevention is a year-long effort. Bad things exist in the dark, so we want to shine light on it. With our community support we can be a voice for our children and we want to make every month a month of protection." Other business - The commissioners appointed Sarah Gallagher of Brookville to the Jefferson County Planning Commission. Her term will expire Dec. 31. - Approved for payment were invoices in the amount of $807,196.82 and payroll in the amount of $322,237.81. - All county offices will be closed Friday, April 3 in observance of Good Friday. The next regular meeting of the Jefferson County commissioners will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 14 in the conference room at Jefferson Place. More news. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. Let us know what's going on! Latest e-edition. Mobile app.
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