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Animal Control Officer
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Fleet Systems Maintenance Technician
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Building Maintenance Technician - HVAC
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Payroll Specialist
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County Court Deputy District Attorney
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- Jefferson County
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- Court Administration
- Legal Services
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Training Facilitator
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City Manager - Golden, CO
- Golden, Colorado
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Road Maintenance Worker-Golden Valley
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Experienced Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives
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Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives
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Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement
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- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
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Border Patrol Agent
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- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Experienced Border Patrol Agent - Up to $50K in Incentives
- Golden, Colorado
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
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Crime Scene/Evidence Specialist I/II
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- Full Time
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- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent - Up to $50K in Incentives
- Golden, Colorado
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
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POST Deputy Sheriff Trainee
- Golden, Colorado
- Jefferson County
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- Full Time
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- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Golden, Colorado
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent (BPA) - New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives
- Golden, Colorado
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
United States Border Patrol Agent
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Assistant Director, Accounting
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Registered Nurse
- Golden, Colorado
- Jeffco Public Schools - Colorado
$53,756
- Full Time
- Public Health
Superintendent - Multifamily!
- Golden Oak, Florida
- Jobot
110,000
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- Construction and Skilled Trades
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Animal Control Officer
- Golden, Colorado United States
- Jefferson County
- Nov 04, 2026
Jefferson County

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. Whether you are coming from a job that doesn't connect with your sense of purpose, or leaving a company with an overwhelming schedule, you can find a better quality of life working with the Jeffco community. We offer exciting benefits such as flex time, generous holiday schedules, and regular business hours so you spend time on what's important to you outside of work., and enjoy all the amenities Jefferson County has to offer! If you are looking for a great opportunity for your career to take off, then this position welcomes you to work for a County that thrives on working collaboratively and overcoming challenges. 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.
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- Nov 04, 2026
Job Description
The Animal Control Officer (SO) performs general law enforcement work to ensure compliance with county ordinances and state statutes relating to the welfare and control of animals. Provides conflict resolution and medication services to citizens regarding both animal and people issues. Completes investigations of alleged animal cruelty and neglect, ownership of dangerous animals, and biting incidents. Educates and informs citizens of domestic and wildlife related issues at public functions and special events. Demonstrates public and officer safety, humane animal capture and containment.

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
11/09/26
Division:
Sheriff Patrol Division
Management Level:
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefit Eligibility:
This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description:

Salary Ranges from $26.70 to $40.05 per hour

Apply by: November 10, 2026

100% Drug Free Workforce

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jefferson County is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons. The County affirms the rights of all employees and applicants for employment to be protected from discrimination, intimidation, physical harm, and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, hairstyle associated with racial identity, or any other status protected by Federal or State law.
Responds to complaint calls such as leash law violations, aggressive and nuisance behavior and barking. Interviews witnesses, complainants and suspects and takes appropriate enforcement action. Attempts to mediate and de-escalate neighborhood disputes and conflicts.
Investigates misdemeanor animal bites, cruelty, and neglect. Interviews suspects and witnesses, collects evidence, and takes appropriate enforcement action. Conducts preliminary investigations of felony animal cruelty, fighting or dangerous dog cases.
Patrols an assigned area of the county in a marked patrol vehicle maintaining high visibility and initiating proactive contacts with violators. May also patrol on foot or bicycle; to include hiking.
Responds to requests for service to capture and confine stray, deceased, sick, injured or nuisance animals, including domestic animals, wildlife, and livestock. Returns animals to owners when the owner can be identified. Performs humane euthanasia on injured, sick, or rabies-suspect wildlife.
Performs administrative tasks, such as completing daily activity logs, scanning paperwork, inventorying, and maintaining animal control equipment, and dispatcher support. Processes and reviews applications and verifies information submitted for dog licenses or other permits.
Maintains a case load of animal cruelty, neglect and dangerous dog cases requiring follow up, and enforcement of special sanctions imposed by the courts. Monitors compliance with applicable rules and regulations and determines when reinvestigation is necessary to ensure ongoing compliance.
Assists the patrol division when emergencies and traffic accidents are encountered and responds to other incidents where additional personnel are requested. Utilizes emergency equipment and controls traffic. Supports Park Rangers during in-park emergencies.
Participates in emergency preparedness and response. Attends FEMA and other emergency management trainings. Facilitates the evacuation of animals and people during large-scale incidents and assists other emergency management efforts.
Issues summonses and writes complex investigative reports. Collaborates with District Attorney’s office and collects follow-up information as requested. Assembles and organizes statements and evidence for presentation in court, attends court proceedings and presents evidence and testimony, and releases evidence at conclusion of case.
Answers inquiries from the public, providing general information on laws, ordinances, and human and wildlife conflicts. Prepares public presentations and attends outreach events. Provides technical assistance and facilitates internal education/training for the patrol division, as well as other agencies.
Collaborates with mental health co-responders, adult protective services, and other agencies in serving mentally ill or at-risk citizens. Performs crisis intervention as needed.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum 21 years of age by hire date and pass pre-hire background investigation.
Within 12-months of employment: must obtain commission as a Bureau of Animal Protection Agent (Peace Officer) and state certification from Animal Welfare Association of Colorado (AWAC).
Continuing education as prescribed by BAP/AWAC and attend annual sheriff’s office in-service training.
Successfully attend re-certification in perishable skills (OC, ASP baton, Taser, driving, First Aid, CPR, etc.) on a rotating schedule.
Quarterly qualification in chemical capture (tranquilizer) weapons

Preferred: prior animal control or law enforcement experience.

Education:
GED, High School Diploma
Experience:
Work Experience: Minimum one year

Certifications:
Colorado Law Enforcement Accreditation - Colorado
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Jefferson County

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.

Whether you are coming from a job that doesn't connect with your sense of purpose, or leaving a company with an overwhelming schedule, you can find a better quality of life working with the Jeffco community. We offer exciting benefits such as flex time, generous holiday schedules, and regular business hours so you spend time on what's important to you outside of work., and enjoy all the amenities Jefferson County has to offer!

If you are looking for a great opportunity for your career to take off, then this position welcomes you to work for a County that thrives on working collaboratively and overcoming challenges. 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.
Jefferson County
- Golden, Colorado, United States
- https://www.jeffco.us/jobs
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Animal Control Officer

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