Deputy Sheriff, Jail

Kootenai County; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Remote testing options

Local academy training

Job summary

Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office in Idaho is hiring a Sheriff Deputy (Jail/Corrections) to join the detention division. Training is provided; no prior experience required. Testing is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 2026, with remote testing options.

Compensation ranges from $29.92 to $33.76 per hour (DOE) and includes a comprehensive benefits package. The job is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness for qualifying employees.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 12 months of work experience.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license.

Skills

Driver's license

18+ years old

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

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

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

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OU MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND TESTING ON Thursday, November 12, 2026.

Remote testing opportunities available.

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,

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

[e-mail]

Marcia Heglie, Personnel Administrator

[e-mail] or [phone]

Kootenai County Benefits: http://www.kcgov.us/departments/personnel/benefits/default.asp