Deputy Sheriff, Patrol; Entry Level

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026

All those who successfully complete the written and physical agility tests will be invited to participate in oral board interviews the same day.

ARE YOU READY TO START A NEW CAREER?

YOU MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND TESTING ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026.

To establish an eligibility list for a potential July 2026 hire date, we are now accepting applications for Entry Patrol Deputies.

• $31.39 per hour to start (includes $0.50 shift differential)
• Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI)
• Free in-house medical clinic (primary care, prescriptions, labs & more)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and extensive paid training
• No need to travel for academy training. POST Basic Patrol Academy offered locally.

• Rewarding and meaningful work, providing a necessary service to your community
• Ongoing paid educational and training opportunities
• Advancement opportunities
• Special teams opportunities: SWAT, K9, Dive Team, Range, Traffic Investigation Team, Back Country Patrol and more
• Take home cars upon successful completion of the Field Training Program
• Kootenai County Sworn Officer Matrix

• Have at least a High School Diploma or GED (no college degree required)
• Have at least 24 months of work experience
• Possess or have the ability to possess a driver's license and be insurable
• Are at least 21 years old

• Review the automatic disqualifiers before applying
• Apply online ov.us
• Be truthful and thorough in all application materials
• Contact our recruiting team any time with questions: KCSOrecruit
• For a full job description and  our careers page or call for more information

• KCSO Recruiting Team – KCSOrecruit
• Marcia Heglie, Personnel Administrator – mheglie or

EOE/Vets Preference/Drug Free Workplace

Kootenai County Benefits: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..asp