Blaine County-A great place to live and raise a family!
We are seeking qualified law enforcement candidates. To be a part of our professional law enforcement team, applicants should possess superior communication skills, unimpeachable integrity, and a strong commitment to public service and the community that we serve. Positive thinkers who are adaptable to a cooperative organization are encouraged to apply.
We welcome the opportunity to discuss the pursuit of a challenging career in law enforcement. We take pride in our organization, our professional accomplishments and our abilities. We are committed to quality training, staff development, recognizing creativity and efficiency to the highest degree possible. It is our sincere hope that you will consider joining our team and work in an environment that rewards and reinforces cooperation at all levels. We strive to serve our community's needs and protect the quality of life we all enjoy.
Our staff includes 65 professional sworn men and women dedicated to the concepts of personal excellence, continuous improvement, teamwork, and service to our community. In our Patrol Division, deputies may work in traffic patrol, investigations, School Resource Officer (DARE/PAL), marine patrol, snowmobile patrol or search and rescue. In our Jail Division, deputies may work in our detention facility, prisoner transport, court bailiff, community service program, or as a special cross-trained patrol-jail deputy. We also employ an emergency dispatch center, civil department, drivers licensing, records department and administrative office.
To request an application and/or inquire about our hiring process please contact:
Holly Carter at (208)788-5555 Ext. 67 or
sheriff@blainecounty.org Qualifications: Performing law enforcement functions in a resort community is extremely demanding, but also very rewarding. Applicants must posses superior communication skills, unimpeachable integrity, and a strong commitment to public service and to the community that we serve. Additionally, they must meet the following minimum requirements:
Commissioned Deputy:
Must be a U.S. citizen, 21 years of age, be able to obtain a valid Idaho drivers license, and have a high school degree or equivalency.
Non-Commissioned Deputy:Must have a high school degree or equivalency and meet the following age requirements:
Dispatcher: 19 years of age
Police Records Clerk: 18 years of age
Drivers License Clerk: 18 years of age
Hiring StandardsNO conviction or commission of a felony as an adult; case-by-case review of juvenile felony convictions.
NO "soft" illegal drug use in the past three years, i.e., marijuana, illegal use of prescription drugs, etc.
NO "hard" illegal drug use in the past five years, i.e., methamphetamines, LSD, cocaine, heroin, etc.
General misdemeanor convictions reviewed on a case-by-case basis; however,
NO convictions for domestic battery, child abuse, stalking or voyeuristic type of convictions. Any criminal probation must already have been served.
NO D.U.I. convictions in the past three years. This policy will also include withheld judgments as convictions.
NO drivers license suspensions in the past three years for violations relating to D.U.I., chemical test refusal or points assessed due to moving traffic violations, if driving is an essential function of the job.
NO dishonorable discharges from any U.S. military force.
It shall be the policy of the Sheriff's Office to not hire applicants who are either presently undergoing action in bankruptcy court in any state on either a personal or business level, or applicants planning to file a bankruptcy in any state on either a personal or business level. After filing a bankruptcy, a period of at least one year must pass before an applicant can apply for a position with the Sheriff's office, and they must have demonstrated fiscal responsibility since that time.
