Organizational Chart

How the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is structured, from the Sheriff down to every unit and team.

Our Agency at a Glance

Published for public transparency and as part of our accreditation with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). Each tab below shows a complete hierarchy for one division — every section, unit, team, and role that reports through it.

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Boxes with dashed borders marked Advisory are citizen advisory councils, volunteer groups, or specialized response teams staffed from elsewhere in the agency. A ×N badge after a role indicates multiple positions of that type.

Executive Section

Top-level command structure — Sheriff, Undersheriff, Public Affairs, and the six reporting divisions and units.

Sheriff

Reggie Marinelli
- Executive Assistant
- Public Affairs Director
  - Public Information
  - Social Media
  - Web Development
- Undersheriff
  
  Michael Prange
  - Criminal Investigation Division
  - Detention Services Division
  - Patrol Division
  - Support Services Division
  - Strategic Services Division
  - Internal Affairs Unit

Executive Section

Top-level command structure — Sheriff, Undersheriff, Public Affairs, and the six reporting divisions and units.

Sheriff

Reggie Marinelli
- Executive Assistant
- Public Affairs Director
  - Public Information
  - Social Media
  - Web Development
- Undersheriff
  
  Michael Prange
  - Criminal Investigation Division
  - Detention Services Division
  - Patrol Division
  - Support Services Division
  - Strategic Services Division
  - Internal Affairs Unit

Patrol Division

Provides 24/7 law enforcement response — four watch teams, animal control, administrative operations, special operations, and community resources.

Patrol Division Chief
- Administrative Coordinator
- Watch 1A Commander
  
  Sun-Wed 0600-1600
  - 1AN Sergeant
  - 1AM Sergeant
  - 1AS Sergeant
  - Mobile Field Force
    
    Advisory
- Watch 1B Commander
  
  Wed-Sun 0600-1600
  - 1BN Sergeant
  - 1BM Sergeant
  - 1BS Sergeant
  - Mtn Precinct Administrative Assistant
  - Field Training
    
    Advisory
- Watch 2A Commander
  
  Sun-Wed 1430-0030
  - 2AN Sergeant
  - 3AN Sergeant
  - 2AM Sergeant
  - 3AM Sergeant
  - 2AS Sergeant
  - 3AS Sergeant
  - IT Governance
- Watch 2B Commander
  
  Wed-Sat 1430-0030
  - 2BN Sergeant
  - 3BN Sergeant
  - 2BM Sergeant
  - 3BM Sergeant
  - 2BS Sergeant
  - 3BS Sergeant
  - Bicycle Unit
  - CST
- Animal Control Section
  - Supervisor
- Administrative Commander
  
  Mon-Fri 0800-1600
  - Special Events
  - South Precinct Administrative Assistant
  - Area Command
  - Policy Ordinance
  - CIT
- Special Operations Commander
  - D.O.U.
  - Traffic Unit
  - Canine Unit
  - S.W.A.T.
  - Drone Unit
- Community Resource Commander
  - H.O.P.E Homelessness
  - S.R.O.
  - Mental Health Co-responder
  - Community Resource Unit

Criminal Investigation Division

Investigates major crimes, manages the Regional Crime Lab, and partners with federal and multi-agency task forces.

Criminal Investigation Division Chief
- Administrative Coordinator
- Crimes Against Persons Section
  - Crime Scene Unit
  - Crime Analysis
  - Major Crimes Unit
    - R.A.V.E.N.
  - Victim Services Unit
- Property Crimes Section
  - Evidence Unit
  - Financial Crimes Unit
  - Property Unit
    - Metro Auto Theft Task Force
- Special Investigations Section
  - Special Investigations Unit
    - Safe Streets Task Force
    - Joint Terrorism Task Force
    - Fugitive Unit
    - Regional Comp. Forensic Lab
  - CAC/CHEEZO
    - Crime Analyst
- WMDTF
  - Rocky Mountain HIDTA
  - WMDTF
- Jefferson County Regional Crime Lab
  - Supervisor
    - DNA Section
    - Chemistry Section
  - Quality Assurance
  - Supervisor
    - Latent Print Section
    - Firearms Section

Detention Services Division

Operates the Jefferson County Detention Facility — watch teams, inmate services, judicial support, and detention programs.

Detention Services Division Chief
- Criminal Justice Planner
- Administrative Coordinator
- 1A Commander
  
  Sun-Wed 0600-1630
  - Team 1A Sergeant
  - Team 1B Sergeant
  - Team 1G Sergeant
  - Gang Unit
- 1B Commander
  
  Wed-Sat 0600-1630
  - Team 1C Sergeant
  - Team 1D Sergeant
  - Team 1E Sergeant
  - Team 1F Sergeant
  - PREA
  - Anti-trafficking Unit
- 2A Commander
  
  Sun-Wed 1330-2400
  - Team 2A Sergeant
  - Team 2B Sergeant
  - Team 2G Sergeant
- 2B Commander
  
  Wed-Sat 1330-2400
  - Team 2C Sergeant
  - Team 2D Sergeant
  - Team 2E Sergeant
  - Team 2F Sergeant
  - Alternative Sentencing
- Support Commander
  
  Mon-Fri 0700-1600
  - Transportation Unit
  - Administrative Sergeant
    - Systems Specialist
    - Investigations
    - Disciplinary Hearings
  - Booking/SHU Unit
    - Intake Sergeant
  - S.O.R.T.
    
    Advisory
  - Field Training
    
    Advisory
- Detention Support Section
  - Inmate Services
    - Team A
    - Team B
    - Team C
    - Team D
  - Detention Programs
    - Outside Worker
    - Custodial
    - Kitchen
    - Laundry
  - Det Services
    - Chaplaincy
    - Counseling
    - Mental Health
    - Recreation
    - Medical Unit
    - Food Services
- Judicial Commander
  
  Mon-Fri 0600-1500
  - Civil Unit
  - Court Security
    - Team A
    - Team B

Strategic Services Division

Manages business operations — budget and finance, planning and accreditation standards, and asset management including facilities and fleet.

Division Chief
- Budget & Finance Section
  - Business & Finance
    - Accounts Payable
    - Business Technician
    - Contract Coordinator
    - Dept HR Professional
    - Grants
      - Grants Specialist
    - Leave Coordinators
    - Payroll Coordinator
- Planning & Standards Section
  - Accreditation & Policy Integrity Unit
    - Accreditation Specialist
    - Policy Analyst
    - Volunteer
      
      Advisory
  - Staff Inspections Unit
    - Safety & Compliance
  - Citizen's Advisory Council
    
    Advisory
  - Honor Guard
    
    Advisory
- Asset Management Section
  - Building Maintenance Unit
    - Supervisor
  - Fleet Maintenance Unit
  - Supply Operations Unit

Support Services Division

Provides training, recruiting, records, information technology, emergency management, and wildland fire response across the agency.

Support Services Division Chief
- Administrative Coordinator
- Employee Wellness Commander
  - Chaplaincy
  - Peer Support
  - Trauma Response Team
  - Wellness
- Information Services Section
  - Cybersecurity Analyst
  - Technical Services
    - Business Analyst
    - Data/System Admin Team
    - IT Support Specialist Team
    - Video Evidence Unit
  - Records Unit
    - Team A
      - Records Leads
      - Records Techs
    - Team B
      - Model Traffic Code
      - Warrants
- Training Section Commander
  - Training Unit
    - Combined Law Enforcement Academy
    - Department Certified Academy
    - In-Service
  - Field Training
    - Reserves
    - Cadets/Explorers
- Recruiting Section Commander
  - Recruiting Unit
    - Recruiting
    - Polygraph Unit
    - Mounted Patrol Unit
      
      Advisory
- Emergency Services Section
  - Emergency Management
    - Emergency Management
    - Coordinators
  - Wildland Fire Program
    - Fire Management — A
      - Crew Lead — A
        
        A1 Squad Boss
        
        Crew Member
        
        A2 Squad Boss
        
        Crew Member
      - Engine Module Lead — A
        
        Engine Operator
        
        Crew Member
    - Fire Management — B
      - Crew Lead — B
        
        B1 Squad Boss
        
        Crew Member
        
        B2 Squad Boss
        
        Crew Member
      - Engine Module Lead — B
        
        Engine Operator
        
        Crew Member
    - Community Engagement Program
      - Home Assessment Lead
        
        Crew Member
      - Mitigation & Outreach Lead
        
        Crew Member
      - Micro-Grant Coordinator
    - Fire Planner & Recovery
      - GIS Analyst
- Critical Incident Response
  - Critical Incident Response
    - CIR (Hazmat)
    - CIR (Incident Mngt)
    - LifeTrak
  - Bomb Squad
    - Large Vehicle Operators

Last updated: April 2026

For division chief biographies and responsibilities, visit our Divisions & Leadership page.