Deputy Sheriff, Jail

SHERIFF DEPUTY (JAIL / CORRECTIONS) KOOTENAI COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

** Are you ready to start a new career? No experience required. We will train you! **

YOU MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND TESTING ON

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026

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,

Click here to view the full job description. 

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.

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

Salary : $61,194 - $69,181