Our Community
When you work for LCSO, life looks a little different. Located in beautiful Northern Colorado, Larimer County stretches across 2,600 square miles. These aren’t your average miles, either – our jurisdiction includes the Rocky Mountain foothills, national forests, roaring rivers, vibrant cities, small towns, prairies brimming with wildlife, and the wide-open sky. We’re home to hundreds of trails, a nationally ranked public university, dozens of craft breweries, and outdoor activities year-round.
Our Agency
If you’re looking for a career with purpose, you’ve come to the right place. The Sheriff’s Office supports the community in many different ways. With over 550 sworn and professional staff employees, LCSO services include:
- Law enforcement patrol
- Jail operations (booking, detention, inmate programs, court services)
- Major case investigations
- Mental health co-response
- 911 dispatching
- Special event safety and security
- Wildland firefighting and mitigation
- Search and rescue
- Records management
- Public information release
- Civil process service
- Concealed handgun permitting
- Victim services
- ... and more!
Next Steps
Ready to start the next chapter in your career? Here are some ways to get started:
- Visit Career Opportunities to learn about open positions and apply.
- Text JoinLCSO to 833-581-0014 to get alerts about job openings, open houses, and other career events.
- Connect with our Recruiting Team to schedule a ride along or jail tour, ask questions, and learn more about the hiring process.
- Follow us on social media to keep up with current events here at LCSO (Facebook / Instagram / LinkedIn)
Research shows that people from diverse backgrounds, including women and people of color, may hesitate to apply unless they have direct experience with everything in the job description. We’re looking for people with integrity, a desire to learn, a strong work ethic, and a passion for service. If that sounds like you and you’re interested in a position with our agency, please apply. We provide equal opportunities for all candidates and want to help people achieve their career goals.
Sheriff John Feyen and his leadership team are excited to welcome you to our LCSO family!