Deputy Sheriff, Patrol (Entry Level) Salary $65,291.20 Annually
Location: Hayden, ID Job Type: Regular Full-Time Job Number: 2026-00009 Department: Sheriffs Office Opening Date: 02/10/2026 Closing Date: 3/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description Benefits Summary ARE YOU READY TO START A NEW CAREER? YOU MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND TESTING ON 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. 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 .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.
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY? Rewarding and meaningful work, providing a necessary service to your community No need to travel for academy training. POST Basic Patrol Academy offered locally. 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 the successful completion of the Field Training Program
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 24 months of work experience? Do you possess or have the ability to possess a drivers license and be insurable? Are you at least 21 years old?
HOW TO APPLY Review the automatic disqualifiers before applying. Apply online at www.kcgov.us. Be truthful and thorough in all application materials. Contact our recruiting team any time with questions: KCSOrecruit@kcgov.us For a full job description and to apply, visit our careers page or call for more information.
CONTACT US: KCSO Recruiting Team kcsorecruit@kcgov.us Marcia Heglie, Personnel Administrator mheglie@kcgov.us or (208) 446-1306 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/