Jail Administration Detention Specialist

Job Title

Jail Administration Detention Specialist

Boulder County Sheriff’s Office

Boulder, CO

Full‑time

$60,840 – $87,516 Annually (may vary by experience)

12/22/2025

1/6/2026 12:00 PM Mountain

• Manage all clerical and administrative tasks for the Sheriff’s Office and serve as the primary point of contact for the public.
• Perform reception duties, greet visitors, and respond to inmate inquiries at the jail lobby.
• Verify credentials of professional visitors and manage visit scheduling, including supervised and virtual visits.
• Coordinate court‑ordered evaluations and supervised visits for DHHS and inmates’ children.
• Initiate lobby arrests by checking potential arrestees against warrants via NCIC/CCIC databases.
• Handle incoming U.S. Mail and parcels for staff and inmates and process outgoing inmate mail per jail policy.
• Order and maintain office supplies and equipment, monitor inventory, and coordinate with vendors and technicians for maintenance.
• Enter daily data into Jail Administration Comstats (population figures, visitor statistics, mail volume) and maintain accurate records.
• Verify bond details for transactions outside Boulder County and log them in Comstats.
• Maintain an updated list of notaries, manage supplies, and assist with notarization tasks for inmates and families.
• Distribute phone and badge lists to staff and maintain the employee photo board.
• Adapt duties as assigned or needed by the division, including covering extended hours, vacations, medical leave, and training sessions.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of clerical or computer entry experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must learn the Colorado and National Crime Information system (NCIC/CCIC).
• Proficiency with modern office equipment and office software.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines under time pressure, and handle confidential information.
• Strong English grammar, spelling, and communication skills.
• Adaptability to work special hours on short notice and to establish relationships with employees, agencies, and the public.

• Excellent attendance and dependability
• Flexibility and integrity
• Motivation, dedication, and detail‑oriented work ethic
• Team‑oriented and positive communication style

• Vision:
  Single‑eye correctable vision acceptable; constant reading of computer screens and printouts.
• Hearing:
  Good hearing required; constant monitoring of radio and telephone communications.
• Sight and smell:
  Occasionally used for detecting drugs or harmful substances.
• Speech:
  Fluently speak and understand English; clear diction on radio and telephone.
• Body movement:
  Use of arms, hands, and legs to reach overhead, type, write, and move around the work area; ability to kneel, stand, and sit for extended periods.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive health, vision, and dental plans.
• Paid vacations: 80‑hour bank at hire; accrue 8 hours/month first year, 12 hours/month thereafter.
• Medical leave: 8 hours/month.
• Paid public service leave: 8 hours/month and additional holidays.
• Retirement:
  Social Security and PERA contributions.
• Employee assistance program, wellness program, and various insurance options (life, disability, critical illness).
• Tuition assistance and professional development benefits.
• Discounts through Life Mart on childcare, travel, and events.

Applicants must submit a completed application and supplemental questions. Resumes are not accepted for the initial screen.

Employer:

Boulder County Sheriff’s Office
Address: 2025 14th Street, Boulder, CO 80302
Phone: 303‑441‑3525
Website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org