Detention Deputy (April 2027 Academy

General Summary

At the Ada County Sheriff's Office, our mission is simple:
to make safer places for you to live, work, and play. As a Detention Deputy, you'll be an essential part of that mission by maintaining a safe, secure, and professional detention facility where the safety of staff, inmates, and the community comes first.

This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to serve with integrity, lead with professionalism, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're helping maintain order, responding to emergencies, or treating people with dignity and respect, your work directly supports public safety and strengthens our community.

Day shift (6:48am – 7:00pm) or Night shift (6:48pm – 7:00am). Work week is four 12-hours shifts, then four days off (2,220 hours per year). Shift pick every six months.

The jail is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This position requires you to work weekends, nights and holidays.

Low cost medical, dental, and vision insurances
Idaho PERSI retirement plan
Deferred Compensation plan 457(b) with a County match of up to 3%
Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care
Post-Employment Health Plan – 50% of unused sick leave above 240 hours
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
No cost basic life, accidental death, and short-term disability insurances
Eleven (11) paid holidays annually
Paid vacation leave, sick leave, and parental leave
No cost gym access at three (3) County owned gym facilities
Wellness Program
Optional 401(k) and/or Roth IRA
Visit Employee Benefits to view details regarding our full benefits package.

Deputy Level I Level II LevelIII LevelIV Base

• B Basic – $ 29.03 $ 30.08 $ 31.89 $ 35.95 $ 45.42
• C Intermediate – $ 29.35 $ 30.40 $ 32.21 $ 36.27 $ 45.75
• D Advanced – $ 29.67 $ 30.72 $ 32.53 $ 36.59 $ 46.08
• E Degree/Military/Master* – $ 29.99 $ 31.04 $ 32.85 $ 36.91 $ 46.42

All salary increases are based on twelve (12) month intervals.
B = Entry, POST Basic or 64-95 college units
C = POST Intermediate or 96-128 college units
D = POST Advanced

* E = 4-year college degree (Must be from a regionally accredited university/college), or 4 years of honorable U.S. military service, or POST Master Certification.

While the selection process and academy training are the same as non-certified applicants, those transferring from other agencies may receive a higher wage upon employment. To be eligible for lateral wages, applicants must have current POST certification.

• Level II = Either (1) Two years’ experience working as a commissioned POST certified detention deputy or patrol deputy OR (2) Four years’ experience working in a state correctional system as a corrections officer.
• Level III = Either (1) Four years’ experience working as a commissioned POST certified detention deputy or patrol deputy OR (2) Six years’ experience working in a state correctional system as a corrections officer.
• Level IV = Either (1) Six or more years’ total experience as a commissioned POST certified detention deputy or patrol deputy OR (2) Eight years’ experience working in a state correctional system as a corrections officer.
• Base = Either (1) Eight or more years’ total experience as a commissioned POST certified detention deputy or patrol deputy OR (2) Ten years’ experience working in a state correctional system as a corrections officer.

Every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make an impact. As a Detention Deputy, you will:

• Maintain the security and custody of inmates while ensuring a safe and orderly facility.
• Conduct routine security checks throughout the jail, including the building perimeter and grounds.
• Enforce Idaho law and Sheriff's Office policies to maintain safety, security, and accountability.
• Process and classify inmates, assign appropriate housing, and safeguard inmate property.
• Supervise inmate activities, including visitation, meals, housing unit sanitation, and trustee work assignments.
• Conduct searches for weapons and contraband to protect staff, inmates, and visitors.
• Safely transport inmates to court appearances, medical appointments, and other authorized locations.
• Respond quickly…