Detention Deputy (April 2027 Academy)

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## General Summary

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• Physical Agility Test and Written Test Required (November/December
  
  

2026 in Boise, Idaho If selected, a \$25 written test fee will apply. To

attend testing, you must receive an invitation via email from the Ada

County Sheriffs Office). Interviews will be held the day after testing

in Boise, Idaho.**\

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• Selected candidates will attend the ACSO POST Academy beginning April
  
  

12, 2027. Academies run approximately 19 weeks and include daily

physical training.**\

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• General Summary**\
  
  

At the Ada County Sheriff\'s Office, our mission is simple:**to make

safer places for you to live, work, and play.**As a Detention Deputy,

you\'ll be an essential part of that mission by maintaining a safe,

secure, and professional detention facility where the safety of staff,

inmates, and the community comes first.

This is more than a jobit\'s an opportunity to serve with integrity,

lead with professionalism, and make a meaningful difference every day.

Whether you\'re helping maintain order, responding to emergencies, or

treating people with dignity and respect, your work directly supports

public safety and strengthens our community.

## Essential Functions

Every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make an impact. As

a Detention Deputy, you will:

• Maintain the security and custody of inmates while ensuring a safe
  
  

and orderly facility.

• Conduct routine security checks throughout the jail, including the
  
  

building perimeter and grounds.

• Enforce Idaho law and Sheriff\'s Office policies to maintain safety,
  
  

security, and accountability.

• Process and classify inmates, assign appropriate housing, and
  
  

safeguard inmate property.

• Supervise inmate activities, including visitation, meals, housing
  
  

unit sanitation, and trustee work assignments.

• Conduct searches for weapons and contraband to protect staff,
  
  

inmates, and visitors.

• Safely transport inmates to court appearances, medical appointments,
  
  

and other authorized locations.

• Respond quickly and effectively to emergencies, including physically
  
  

restraining actively resisting inmates when necessary.

• Maintain accurate reports and documentation that support daily
  
  

operations and legal requirements.

• Work collaboratively with fellow staff members and remain available
  
  

for rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and

on-call assignments.

• Support the Sheriff\'s Office through special assignments and other
  
  

duties as needed.

## Job Requirements

We\'re looking for individuals who are dependable, resilient, and

committed to serving others. Successful Detention Deputies demonstrate

professionalism in every interaction and can confidently make sound

decisions in challenging situations.

**You should have:**

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.
• United States citizenship.
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to remain calm, respectful, and professional when faced
  
  

with difficult or confrontational situations.

• The ability to hear, listen to, and understand radio transmissions
  
  

using an earpiece.

• Sound judgment and the ability to recognize and respond
  
  

appropriately to safety concerns.

• The physical ability to perform the essential functions of the
  
  

position, including restraining combative inmates when necessary.

• The ability to effectively communicate with inmates, coworkers, and
  
  

the public while maintaining professionalism.

**Minimum Qualifications**

To join our team, candidates must successfully complete:

• Written examination
• POST Physical Agility Test
• Polygraph examination
• Comprehensive background investigation
• Medical examination
• Psychological evaluation
  
  

After hire, you must:

Obtain Idaho POST certification as a Detention Officer