What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Sheriff, Jail position at Kootenai County, Idaho?
Deputy Sheriff, Jail
Salary
$61,193.60 - $69,180.80 Annually
Location
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Job Type
Regular Full-Time
Job Number
2025-00002
Department
Sheriff's Office
Opening Date
01/02/2025
Description
Benefits
Summary
SHERIFF DEPUTY (JAIL / CORRECTIONS) KOOTENAI COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
** Are you ready to start a new career? No experience required. We will train you! **
OFFERING HIRING AND RELOCATION BONUSES.
YOU MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND TESTING ON
Thursday, November 20, 2025
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.
NOW SOME INFORMATION ON THE POSITION:
The mission of the Jail is to hold safely and securely all prisoners lawfully committed to the custody of the Kootenai County Sheriff, and those delivered by competent authority to the jail. While in custody, prisoners shall be afforded all rights and privileges guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States and the State of Idaho.
$29.92 - $33.76 DOE (includes .50/hr shift differential)
Our comprehensive benefits package includes full access for health plan members and dependents to a free medical clinic offering primary care appointments, medications, lab services and more!
Do you have student loan debt? This position is Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible allowing employees who qualify 100% student loan forgiveness.
Local academy,
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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.
Written test is waived for qualified lateral candidates.
Lateral Candidates only: please call the number below for a rate of pay quote.
CONTACT US:
KCSO Recruiting Team
kcsorecruit@kcgov.us
Marcia Heglie, Personnel Administrator
mheglie@kcgov.us or (208) 446-1306
Employer
Kootenai County
Address
451 N Government Way
PO Box 9000
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, 83816
Phone
(208) 446-1640
Website
http://www.kcgov.us/departments/personnel/jobs/
Salary : $61,194 - $69,181