Summary

The Valley County Sheriff’s Office is recruiting for Patrol Deputies to perform general law enforcement duties in the protection of the life and property of citizens and visitors to the county. We are looking for people who can build positive relationships within the community while enforcing state and local laws.

Typical Duties & Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities include promoting public safety through effective community policing practices, patrolling county roads to suppress criminal activity and to help prevent traffic accidents, responding to calls from people in need of help, participating in criminal investigations and testifying in court, and representing the Sheriff’s Office as positive role models within the county. You can expect to work many different shifts, including day, night, or weekend shifts, and you will be exposed to outdoor temperatures and weather extremes such as beautiful summers and snowy winters. As with any public-facing position, you will be exposed to the public and to a variety of associated behaviors and experiences. And of course, you would need to be comfortable with the use of firearms and be physically able to restrain someone should the need arise.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants should have a high school diploma or an equivalent, be able to deal with all types of behaviors and personalities in a fair and professional manner, be physically fit, and be willing and able to carry and use a firearm. New employees will also be required to be certified through the Idaho Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) academy within one year. As this is a law enforcement position, anyone interested will also undergo a stringent background screening including their criminal and previous work histories. And of course, anyone interested will need to pass a physical and a drug test.

To view the official Valley County job description for this position, click here: Patrol Deputy Job Description (Download PDF reader)

Benefits
As a way of assisting our employees to live healthier, happier, and less worrisome lives, Valley County offers the best benefit package of any employer in the county.
Our benefits include:

• Retirement Membership in PERSI
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Insurance
• Personal Leave (22 days per year to start)
• Holiday Leave (11 days per year)
• Bereavement Leave
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account

• A Positive Work/Life Balance
• Job Stability & Satisfaction
• Career Advancement
• A Casual Work Environment
• Physically Relaxed
• Mentally Stimulating
• A Chance to Make a Difference!