Deputy Sheriff, Patrol (Entry Level) - Kootenai County

ARE YOU READY TO START A NEW CAREER?

NOW OFFERING HIRING AND RELOCATION BONUSES.

(See below for further details)

 We are now testing through Public Safety Testing. 

Please watch the video below for details on our hiring process.

Step 1: Take an Initial Written Exam

Visit Public Safety Testing to schedule an initial exam.

On the website, choose a testing date, time, and location that is most convenient for you. Tests are offered regularly at various locations across the country or can be taken at home. For local candidates, in person testing is currently scheduled once a month in Spokane, Washington.

Step 2: Online Application

Upon passing the Public Safety Testing written exam you must complete the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office Entry Level Patrol employment application. Your PST score must be less than six (6) months old.

Step 3: Physical Agility Test

After passing the oral board interview, will need to pass the Idaho Physical Agility Test before the department begins your background investigation. This will be conducted by the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office or at an Anytime Fitness for out of state applicants (see PST website for further details).

Step 4: Oral Board Interview

Your application will be reviewed and once it has been verified that all requirements have been met you will be invited for an interview. Candidates located out of the local region will be offered a zoom interview.

Step 5: Background Investigation

Upon successfully passing the physical agility test you then undergo an extensive background investigation. Passing the background investigation requires an extraordinary level of integrity and honesty.

Step 6: Final Requirements (Conditional Offer)

With an offer of employment, you will be hired upon passing the following:

• Psychological Evaluation
• Polygraph Examination
• Medical Examination
• Pre-employment Drug Test

If you have any questions or want additional information on testing procedures email us KCSOrecruit@kcgov.us.

We are now accepting applications for Entry Patrol Deputies:

• $29.90 per hour to start (includes .50 shift differential) 
• Extensive paid training.
• Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI), a pension plan with five year vesting, 13.26% employer contribution, and a lifetime payout upon retirement.
• 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. 

 
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

• Rewarding and meaningful work, providing a necessary service to your community
• No need to travel for academy training. POST Basic Patrol Academy offered locally.
• Ongoing paid educational and training opportunities
• Advancement opportunities
• Special teams opportunities:  SWAT, K9, Dive Team, Range, Traffic Investigation Team, Back Country Patrol and more
• Take home cars upon the successful completion of the Field Training Program
• Kootenai County Sworn Officer Matrix   
• On-The-Job Training and Apprenticeship Certified Employer for qualified military veterans

 
DO YOU QUALIFY?

• Do you have at least a High School Diploma or GED? No college degree required.
• Do you have at least 24 months of work experience?
• Do you possess or have the ability to possess a driver's license and be insurable?
• Are you at least 21 years old?

BONUS DETAILS:

For entry level candidates only ** 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.

KCSO Recruiting Team                
kcsorecruit@kcgov.us
Marcia Heglie, Personnel Administrator
mheglie@kcgov.us or (208) 446-1306

Bridget Gernns, Accounting/Personnel Technician
bgernns@kcgov.us or (208)446-1304