Sheriff's Office Career Opportunities

Not Just a Job, a Rewarding Career

"The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office has a distinguished history as one of the premier law enforcement agencies in the State of Idaho. We tenaciously cultivate our long history of being just and fair, as well as a good steward of the public's time and resources. I invite you to submit your application and join us in our rich tradition of excellence" - Sheriff Ben Wolfinger

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Apply now for a career with the Sheriff's Office.

Career Spotlights

  1. ECO Kayla Asher - Career Spotlight (PDF)
  2. CRO Leanne Whittenburg - Career Spotlight (PDF)
  3. Deputy Arek Brock - Career Spotlight (PDF)
  4. Detention Deputy Natalie Elzbeth - Career Spotlight (PDF)

An Emergency Communications Officer (ECO) is the lifeline between our citizens needing help and Kootenai County first responders. Check out how one of our ECO’s made a difference recently. If you are interested in joining that kind of team, apply today.

ECO

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We are a Drug Free Workplace - all candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test. Safety sensitive employees are subject to random drug testing.

  • Equal Opportunity Employer
  • We give Veterans Preference