Deputy Sheriff, Patrol (Entry Level
Listed on 2026-08-14
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Security
Police Officer
Entry Patrol Deputies
To establish an eligibility list for a potential December 2026 hire, 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.
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 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 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 driver's license and be insurable?
Are you 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.
Marcia Heglie, Personnel Administrator
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