Highlights

Must successfully pass the Countys pre-employment and subsequent random drug testing and stringent Sheriffs Office background and selection process to include: Controlled substance use history, criminal and traffic violation history, Oral Board and Polygraph Examination. Do you have at least an associates degree or applied associates degree or Certification from an accredited two-year college or professional/technical school or program and a minimum 1 (one) year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience.

Description

Civil Specialist

Salary

$22.07 - $26.20 Hourly

Location

Sheriffs Office North Campus 2451 W Dakota Ave, Hayden, ID

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00056

Department

Sheriffs Office

Opening Date

08/03/2026

Closing Date

8/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
Benefits

Summary

CIVIL SPECIALIST

Join a professional team dedicated to serving the citizens of Kootenai County.

This position is available in October of 2026.

THE POSITION: Civil Specialists are non-uniformed, non-certified sworn members of the Sheriff's Office whose primary responsibility is the execution of civil processes and mandates of the courts. This is a specialized field requiring knowledge of legal procedures, terminology and interpretation of legal documents.

Compensation & Benefits
Hourly Wage: $22.07 - $26.20 (DOE)
Retirement: PERSI (Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho)
5-year vesting
Lifetime payout upon retirement
Loan Forgiveness:Eligible for Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Health Benefits:
Comprehensive coverage for eligible employees and dependents
Free access to our employee medical clinic
Includes primary care, select medications, lab services, and more
Paid Time Off:
Earn up to 8 hours of vacation per month (increases with tenure)
Generous sick leave and holiday pay

View the full job description for duties and responsibilities.

WE ARE INTERESTED IN CANDIDATES THAT:

enjoy working in a fast-paced environment while assisting the public
have the ability to multitask while demonstrating accuracy, and an attention to detail
are able to read and interpret court documents

DO YOU QUALIFY?

Do you have at least an associates degree or applied associates degree or Certification from an accredited two-year college or professional/technical school or program and a minimum 1 (one) year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience

Sheriffs Office (208) 446-1306

Marcia Heglie, Personnel Administrator/Administrative Manager

mheglie@kcgov.us

TO APPLY:Apply online at www.kcgov.us . Must successfully pass the Countys pre-employment and subsequent random drug testing and stringent Sheriffs Office background and selection process to include: Controlled substance use history, criminal and traffic violation history, Oral Board and Polygraph Examination.

Please view the automatic disqualifiers for working with the Sheriffs Office before applying:

EOE/Vets Preference/Drug Free Workplace

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

Employer Kootenai County

Address 451 N Government Way

PO Box 9000

Coeur dAlene, Idaho, 83816

Phone (208) 446-1640

Website http://www.kcgov.us/departments/personnel/jobs/