Salary : $59,488.00 - $92,830.40 AnnuallyLocation : Boise, IDJob Type: Full-Time with BenefitsJob Number: 02403Department: SheriffDivision: CSB- Community Transition CenterOpening Date: 11/05/2024Closing Date: 11/20/2024 11:59 PM MountainGeneral SummaryDo you meet our minimum hiring standards?Click before applying.We are hiring lateral or entry level applicants for our Community Transition Center (CTC). Lateral applicants must have current Peace Officer POST certification or Idaho Detention Officer POST certification and at least two (2) years of commissioned experience to qualify as a lateral transfer.Physical Agility Test and Written Test Required. Testing for this position will be held on December 5 and December 17, 2024 in Boise, Idaho - If selected, a $25 written test fee will apply. To attend testing, you must receive an invitation via email from the Ada County Sheriff's Office. Interviews will be held (date to be determined) in Boise, Idaho. Selected candidates will attend the ACSO POST Academy beginning April 21, 2025. Academies run approximately 19 weeks and include daily physical training. GENERAL SUMMARY The Community Transition Center team is responsible for the supervision of participants in the Sheriff's CTC program. Our team works and consults with professional staff daily to ensure consistency in the monitoring and supervision of our CTC participants. The CTC Deputy will preserve the security of the facility, perform searches, make arrests, monitors and verifies participant locations, perform drug and alcohol testing, and other duties as needed.SHIFT INFORMATIONDay shift (6:18 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.) or Night shift (6:18 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.) Work week is four 12.2-hour shifts, then four days off. Shift pick is done every six months. The Community Transition Center is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This position requires you to work weekends, nights and holidays.BENEFITSLow cost medical, dental, and vision insurancesIdaho PERSI retirement planDeferred Compensation plan 457(b) with a County match of up to 3%Flexible Spending Accounts - Health and Dependent CarePost-Employment Health Plan - 50% of unused sick leave above 240 hoursEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)No cost basic life, accidental death, and short-term disability insurancesEleven (11) paid holidays annuallyPaid vacation leave, sick leave, and parental leaveNo cost gym access at three (3) County owned gym facilitiesWellness ProgramOptional 401(k) and/or Roth IRAVisit to view details regarding our full benefits package.PAY SCHEDULE FOR THE FIRST 5 YEARSDeputyLevel ILevel IILevel IIILevel IVBase B. Basic$ 28.60$ 29.64$ 31.42$ 35.42$ 43.67C. Intermediate$ 28.92$ 29.96$ 31.74$ 35.74$ 43.99D Advanced$ 29.24$ 30.28$ 32.06$ 36.06$ 44.31E 4 year degree*$ 29.56$ 30.60$ 32.38$ 36.38$ 44.63 Pay Levels I-Base: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. Lateral Transfer Wage Information 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.
Essential Functions
- Supervision of out of custody participants in a reentry facility;
- Processes program participants into and out of a facility including, physically searching items and using security tools;
- Conducts regular counts of program participants along with location verification and tracking;
- Performs necessary searches for weapons and contraband;
- Performs routine well-being and security checks of the buildings and grounds as assigned;
- Serves warrants and takes person(s) into custody, using force if necessary;
- Assist other staff with caseload enforcement, recommendations, or petitions as assigned;
- Assists with risk and needs assessment with program participants;
- Conducts detailed investigations of participant's history, physical movement, employment, and behavior;
- Verifies and maintains work schedules fielding communication from participants, employers, staff, and the public; and
- Monitors GPS movement of program participants and verifies locations.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
- Preserves and enforces Idaho laws and department policies;
- Responds to calls, complaints, or observations involving criminal activity involving CTC, Alternative Sentencing, and related areas;
- Interviews suspects, witnesses, and victims gathering information;
- Writes and prepares criminal and other court related reports;
- Performs random drug or alcohol testing to assure compliance;
- Appears in court and presents testimony as required;
- Establishes and maintains contacts with key individuals involved in participant cases, i.e. Probation Officers, Compliance Officers, Patrol and Jail staff, counselors, attorneys, etc.;
- Secure any possible crime scene where necessary;
- Makes home and field visits as necessary;
- Administers first aid when needed; and
- Manages critical incidents at the CTC until formally relieved.
Job Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age;
- Must be a citizen of the United States;
- Must be able to read, interpret, and memorize large amounts of information relating to policies, procedures, laws, and police operations;
- Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation;
- Skill in the peaceful resolution of conflict and diffusing tense situations;
- Skill in safely operating passenger vehicles under hazardous conditions;
- Ability to hear, listen to, and understand radio transmissions using an earpiece;
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing and prepare clear, comprehensive reports;
- Ability to give accurate and credible testimony in court;
- Ability to take criticism and verbal abuse from persons without reacting in a negative manner;
- Ability to project an image of self-confidence and control;
- Ability to evaluate and recognize potentially adverse or unsafe situations and react according to department policy;
- Ability to perform the duties of the position without a direct threat to the health or safety of the incumbent or others; and
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Must pass a written exam, the POST physical agility test, a polygraph exam, background investigation, medical exam, and a psychological evaluation;
- Must become Idaho POST certified as a Peace Officer within one year of employment;
- Lateral applicants must have current Peace Officer POST certification or Idaho Detention Officer POST certification and at least two years of commissioned experience;
- Must be able to obtain and maintain an Idaho Driver's License;
- This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Much of the work is performed in and around the Community Transition Center and ACSO Campus and involves an element of personal danger;
- The work requires sufficient physical strength to extract injured persons from a variety of situations and to apprehend individuals, some of whom may resist; and
- At times the work requires movement over various indoor and outdoor terrains: e.g. multiple floors/stairs, hilly, steep, rocky, rough, wet, or slippery surfaces.
DISCLAIMER:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran's Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed key positions in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.Ada County recognizes that employees are our most valuable asset. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees designed to support the health, wellness and long-term financial stability of our employees and their families. Healthcare:
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision premiums and deductibles
- Post-employment health savings account
Retirement and Investments Plans:
- PERSI retirement benefits
- 457(b) post or pre-tax investments options with up to 3% employer match
- 401(k)
Wellbeing Program:
- Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal concerns.
- Free ACHD Commuter ride vanpool program
- Free bus pass
Paid-leave:
- 11 paid holidays per year
- 8 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Approximately 96 hours of vacation accrual for full-time employee
- Approximately 96 hours of sick accrual for full-time employee
- 5 days paid bereavement leave
Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Basic Life Insurance employer paid if benefit eligible
- Short Term Disability employer paid if benefit eligible
Optional Benefits:
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
- NCPERS Decreasing Term Life Insurance
- Supplemental Employee, Spouse, Child Life Insurance
- Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance
- AFLAC
Visit us at to view details regarding our benefits package, including: paid leave, healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, and more!01 To become a deputy in Idaho, you must be at least 21 years of age and a citizen of the United States. Are you at least 21 years of age?
02 Are you a United States Citizen?
03 Are you willing to work the hours required for this particular position? This may include nights, weekends, holidays or other shifts as assigned. (See online posting for more specific shift information pertaining to this position).
04 I have reviewed the pay rate or range for this position and the posted wage is acceptable to me.
05 For Lateral Transfer Applicants: Must have a current POST Certificate (Peace Officer or Idaho Detention) with at least two years of commissioned experience. Please list (1) the type and level of POST certification you have earned, (2) state certified in, and (3) the date it was awarded. If you are not a Lateral applicant, please respond with N/A. Required Question