Job Details

Detention Deputy Testing

The Bonneville County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for entry level applicants who are interested in potential employment as a Jail Detention Officer.

Bonneville County offers a highly competitive benefits package to include:

• One of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave that start accruing as soon as you start
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance! (full-time/30+ hours per week)
• PERSI Choice 401(k)
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

To comply with Idaho Jail Standards, the Bonneville County Jail shall have appropriate female staff available to conduct gender specific job tasks (i.e. female pat-searches, female strip searches, female dress downs, etc.). Bonneville County may implement gender-specific hiring preferences to fulfill this requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following qualifications:

• Be a U.S. citizen;
• Speak, read and write English;
• Meet all requirements established by the Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training Council.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit an online application at:

The application must include:

• Copy of Diploma or Transcript or GED
• Military documents (if applicable)

Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule testing.

Applicant Testing Process

"Detention" written and physical assessments are specific to potential employment for Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Certified Peace Officer authority.

Applicants must successfully complete the following assessments:

1. Written Assessment

Assessments give applicants an opportunity to demonstrate ability to perform essential job functions and evaluate essential skills required for detention duties, including:

• Following oral instructions
• Reading comprehension
• Memory retention
• Basic math skills
• Directional reasoning

All testing materials will be provided during the assessment session. The Sheriff's Office does not provide study materials.

Applicants must achieve a minimum score of 60% to pass the written assessment and advance to the physical ability test.

2. Physical Ability Assessment

The jail physical assessment gives applicants the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to successfully complete the Idaho P.O.S.T. physical assessment.

Applicants who pass the written assessment may then schedule a time to participate in the respective physical ability assessment:

Event - Minimum Standard - Rest Period

Vertical Jump: - 14 inches - 3 Minutes

Sit-Ups (1 minute): - 15 - 5 Minutes

Push-Ups: - 21 - 10 Minutes

300-Meter Run: - 77 seconds - 15 Minutes

1.5-Mile Run/Walk: - 17 minutes 17 seconds

Eligible applicants will receive an email detailing the date(s), time(s), and location of jail detention officer assessments. It will be the applicants' responsibility to contact the testing proctor(s) and schedule their assessment. Assessment seating may be limited, and applicants are encouraged to respond quickly to reserve their position for the assessment.

Medical Waiver

Applicants with a temporary medical condition may submit a physician-signed waiver to request postponement of the physical ability assessment. Waivers may delay participation but will not permanently excuse the requirement.

Additional Information

The written and physical assessments are designed to evaluate an applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of a Detention Deputy as outlined in the official job description and addendum.

All assessments are conducted in English.

More information can be found on the Bonneville County Sheriff website:

Note: Applicants who have used any marijuana, in any form, within the one (1) year of the assessment date, will not be eligible for consideration for a position with the Bonneville County Sheriff's Office.

AA/EOE/ADA - Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.