Deputy Sheriff, Jail - Kootenai County

 

YOU MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND TESTING ON ONE OF THE FOLLOWING DAYS: 

 The written and physical agility tests will be held in the morning with oral board interviews in the afternoon for all those who successfully pass the written and physical agility tests. Please come prepared to participate in an interview.   

• $28.50 - $32.16 DOE (includes .50/hr shift differential)
• Excellent and comprehensive benefits package.  For example, employee-only medical/dental/vision premium of only $55.33 per month. Comprehensive benefits package.
• Do you have student loan debt? This position is Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible allowing employees who qualify 100% student loan forgiveness.

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 WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

• Rewarding and meaningful work, providing a necessary service to your community
• No need to travel for academy training. POST Basic Detention Academy offered locally.
• Ongoing paid educational and training opportunities
• Advancement opportunities
• Special team’s opportunities:  Detention Response Team, Range, Dive Rescue Team, Sonar Team and more.
• Beautiful area to live and work.
• Annual increase in pay as outlined in Kootenai County Sworn Officer Matrix

DO YOU QUALIFY?

• Do you have at least a High School Diploma or GED? No college degree required.
• Do you have at least 12 months of work experience?
• Do you possess or have the ability to possess a driver’s license and be insurable?
• Are you at least 18 years old?
• Please view the automatic disqualifiers for working with the Sheriff's Office before applying. 

WE WELCOME LATERAL DEPUTIES AND CORRECTIONS OFFICERS:
 In order to qualify as a Lateral Detention Deputy for the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office, the following minimum requirements must be met:
   

• Must meet all of the minimum requirements as an entry level applicant and;
• Must have successfully completed a POST certified Basic Detention, Corrections or comparable Federal Academy and;
• Must have a minimum of twenty-four (24) months experience in a detention/corrections facility as a detention deputy/corrections officer.
• Lateral Candidates only:  please call the number below for a rate of pay quote

BONUSES:  
Lateral candidates  ** Upon hire, a $2500.00 payment is made in the first regularly scheduled paycheck. An additional $2500.00 payment is made upon completion of one (1) year.
Entry level candidates  ** Upon hire, a $500.00 payment is made in the first regularly scheduled paycheck. An additional $500.00 payment is made upon certification.

An additional $2500.00 relocation bonus is offered for candidates who qualify.

**All payments would be in gross wages and subject to applicable withholdings. 
 
CONTACT US:
 
KCSO Recruiting Team                 
 kcsorecruit@kcgov.us
   
 Marcia Heglie, Personnel Administrator 
 mheglie@kcgov.us or (208) 446-1306