Crew Boss

Boulder County Sheriff's Office

Boulder (CO)

On-site

USD 61,000 - 87,000

Full time

19 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

80-hour vacation bank

Job summary

Boulder County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Crew Boss to coordinate inmate work crews, supervise transport and on-site activities, and ensure safety and accountability in the Inmate Work Program. The role requires leadership, attention to safety, and clear documentation of logs, incidents, and statistics.

Responsibilities include scheduling, transporting inmates to work sites, training on safety protocols, and maintaining professional communication with partner agencies.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Licenses/Certifications: Valid Colorado Driver’s License at time of appointment and throughout employment.
Must obtain First Aid and CPR certifications within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and supervise inmate work crews and daily assignments.
Transport inmates safely to and from designated work sites.
Supervise inmate workers on-site, ensuring conduct and safety
Conduct inmate headcounts and maintain accountability.
Inspect for contraband, unsafe conditions, or non-compliance.
Train inmates in basic job skills and safety protocols.
Maintain logs, incident reports, and equipment checklists.
Communicate with partnering agencies and stakeholders.
Enforce Work Program policies and model professionalism.

Skills

Driver’s license

First Aid/CPR

Supervision

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Salary $60,840.00 - $87,516.00 Annually

Location Boulder, CO

Job Type Full-time

Job Number SH2026-039

Department Sheriffs Office

Division SHE Jail

Opening Date 09/16/2026

Closing Date 9/30/2026 12:00 PM Mountain

FLSA Non-Exempt

Description

Crew Boss

Hiring Range

Monthly $5,070 - $6,182

Annual: $60,840 - $74,178

Salary Range

Monthly $5,070 - $7,293

Annual: $60,840 - $87,516

The Crew Boss is responsible for coordinating, supervising, and transporting inmates participating in the Inmate Work Program. These crews perform public service and maintenance projects throughout Boulder County in support of government agencies and non-profit organizations. The Crew Boss ensures safety, security, professionalism, and productivity while maintaining accountabilities for all assigned inmates, equipment, and tools.

New employees receive an 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month.

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Boulder County is a family-friendly workplace dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Duties

Coordinate and schedule daily work assignments for inmate labor crews.
Transport inmates safely to and from designated work sites throughout Boulder County.
Supervise inmate workers on-site, ensuring appropriate conduct, compliance with program rules, and safe use of equipment.
Conduct inmate headcounts and maintain constant accountability.
Inspect inmates and work areas for contraband, unsafe conditions, or non-compliance.
Train and guide inmates in basic job skills, safety protocols, and work expectations.
Maintain clear and accurate daily logs, incident reports, job site statistics, and equipment checklists.
Communicate professionally with partnering agencies and community stakeholders.
Enforce all policies of the Boulder County Jail Work Program and serve as a positive role model.
Perform personal searches of inmates prior to transport or entry into the jail.
Operate county transport vehicles, two-way radios, and mobile communication devices.
Other duties as assigned by support services supervision.

Required Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Valid Colorado Driver’s License at time of appointment and throughout employment.
- Must be able to obtain First Aid and CPR certifications within six months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Prior experience working with at-risk or justice-involved populations.
Familiarity with community-based work projects or volunteer coordination.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong knowledge of hand tools, safety procedures, and equipment operation.
Ability to lead and mentor individuals with varied work experience and backgrounds.
Good written and verbal communication skills; ability to document incidents thoroughly and clearly.
High degree of professionalism, maturity, and integrity.
Ability to remain calm, fair, and consistent under pressure.
Capable of working independently with limited supervision in both indoor and outdoor environments.
Familiarity with restorative justice or community engagement philosophies is a plus.

Additional Requirements

Must successfully pass a comprehensive background check.
No felony convictions.
No DUI/DWAI or driver’s license revocations within the last 24 months.
No use of illegal drugs within the past 3 years.
Must reside in Colorado at the time of appointment.
Be able to operate county vehicles

Supplemental Information

Physical & Functional Requirements

Must be able to stand, walk, climb, bend, and lift equipment and supplies (up to 100 lbs.).
Must have the ability to operate vehicles, climb stairs and ladders, and work outdoors in varied weather conditions.
Must possess adequate vision, hearing, speech, and motor function to safely supervise and interact with inmates and staff.
Must be able to respond quickly and appropriately in emergencies.

Benefits

Outstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage. Information can be found HERE.
Additional Benefits include (Download PDF reader)
- Family-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements
- 12 weeks Paid Caregiver leave
- Breast feeding friendly-work environment
- Infants-at-work policy
- Access to LifeMart and Benefits Hub discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel and more!
- Access to a nationally-recognized wellness program
- Employee Assistance Program
- PERA 401k
- Social Security retirement plans
- Additional Life and Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance
- County-paid tuition assistance
- Eligible for PSLF- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Free EcoPass
- Hospital Indemnity
- ID Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- 8 Hours of Paid Public Service Leave
Generous paid time off
- Holidays
  - New Year's Day
  - Martin Luther King's Birthday January
  - Presidents' Day
  - Memorial Day
  - Juneteenth
  - Independence Day
  - Labor Day
  - Indigenous People's Day
  - General Election Day November (first Tuesday after the first Monday, even years)
  - Veterans' Day
  - Thanksgiving Day November
  - Friday after Thanksgiving*
  - Christmas Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
  - Christmas Day
  - New Year’s Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
- Vacation**
  - 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire
  - Eight hours of vacation per month for the first year of continuous service, then accrue twelve hours of vacation per month after the first year of continuous service.
- Medical**
  - Eight hours of medical leave for each month employed.
PERA- The County and all employees pay into both Social Security and PERA
- Employer contribution to Social Security: 7.65% of salary
- Employer contribution to PERA (Local Government Division- most county employees: 15.80%
- The District Attorney’s Office observe Francis Xavier Cabrini Day on the first Monday in October and omit the Friday after Thanksgiving
- Vacation and Medical leave are based off of full time FTE accruals. Part-time FTE/term employees accrue leave based on the percentage of time they work.