Detention Deputy (April 2027 Academy)

Do you meet our minimum hiring standards ? Please check before applying. Physical Agility Test and Written Test Required (November/December 2026 in Boise, Idaho – If selected, a $25 written test fee will apply.

To attend testing, you must receive an invitation via email from the Ada County Sheriff’s Office). Interviews will be held the day after testing in Boise, Idaho. Selected candidates will attend the ACSO POST Academy beginning April 12, 2027.

Academies run approximately 19 weeks and include daily physical training. 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…

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