Kootenai County Sheriff's Office - Patrol Deputy
Last updated on October 27, 2023
PST Partner Agency since September 18, 2017
Vacancies: 12
Important Information
***Lateral Patrol Deputy Candidates do not need to test with PST, only complete a Kootenai County Sheriff's Office application.***
Please visithttps://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kcgov?keywords=sheriff for information regarding applying as a Lateral Patrol Deputy.HIRING & RELOCATION BONUSES OF UP TO $7500.00 NOW OFFERED FOR LATERAL HIRES.
Step 1: Take an Initial Written Exam
Visit Public Safety Testing to schedule an initial exam.
On the website, choose a testing date, time, and location that is most convenient for you. Tests are offered regularly at various locations across the country or can be taken at home.
Step 2: Online Application
Upon passing the Public Safety Testing written exam you must complete the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office Entry Level Patrol employment application. Your PST score must be less than six (6) months old.
Step 3: Physical Agility Test
After passing the oral board interview, will need to pass the Idaho Physical Agility Test before the department begins your background investigation. This will be conducted by the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office or at an Anytime Fitness for out of state applicants (see PST website for further details).
Step 4: Oral Board Interview
Your application will be reviewed and once it has been verified that all requirements have been met you will be invited for an interview. Candidates located out of the local region will be offered a zoom interview.
Step 5: Background Investigation
Upon successfully passing the physical agility test you then undergo an extensive background investigation. Passing the background investigation requires an extraordinary level of integrity and honesty.
Step 6: Final Requirements (Conditional Offer)
With an offer of employment, you will be hired upon passing the following:
- Psychological Evaluation
- Polygraph Examination
- Medical Examination
- Pre-employment Drug Test
If you have any questions or want additional information on testing procedures email usKCSOrecruit@kcgov.us.
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Kootenai County Sheriff's Office - Patrol Deputy Requirements
| Category | Requirement | Required at time of... | |
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| Test | Hire | ||
| Written Examination |
Yes, required |
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| LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT) |
Yes, required Your physical ability test must be completed 90 days (~3 months) before or after your passing written exam. |
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| Minimum Age | 21 | ||
| US Citizen/Lawful Permanent Resident | Yes | ||
| High School Grad/ GED | GED or a diploma from an accredited high school is required. | ||
| Driver's License Required | Yes | ||
| Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult | No adult felony convictions at any time. | ||
| Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile | Will be carefully reviewed on a case by case basis | ||
| Ability to Read & Write the English Language | Yes | ||
| Vision Requirements | Must pass pre-employment physical. | ||
| Prior Experience Requirement | 24 months of general work experience in any field. Work experience does not need to be related to law enforcement for entry-level positions. | ||
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| Multiple Scores from Same Applicant | We consider the highest score received within the past one year | ||
| Request/Access Scores | Monthly. | ||
Kootenai County Sheriff's Office - Patrol Deputy Disqualifiers
The following are automatic and potential disqualifiers. Applicants should not apply to our agency if they indicate any of the automatic disqualifiers. Potential disqualifiers will be considered on a case by case basis.
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Kootenai County Sheriff's Office - Patrol Deputy
Agency Test Requirements
Written Examination: Yes, required
PAT: Yes, required
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5/6/2020 Update:
TESTING IN WASHINGTON STATE CANCELED THROUGH MAY 31, 2020
All pre-employment tests in Washington State have been canceled until May 31, 2020 unless government restrictions are eased. With recent updates, facility closures, and government guidelines, this step is necessary and could be modified at any time. The health and safety of our customers, our staff, and their families is of the highest priority.
We will continue to evaluate developments and make changes to this policy as necessary. When we do resume testing, there will be plenty of events for everyone to test. We are in regular communication with our public safety agency partners, assessing alternatives to the traditional testing model and our testing policies. Any future updates will be posted on the PST website and our Facebook page.
4/1/2020 Update:
If you have tested with PST in the past 12 months, there may be additional positions you are now eligible to add. Several departments have temporarily changed their testing policies due to the suspension in testing that COVID-19 has caused. Please login to your PST account and navigate to the ‘New Positions’ page to see what departments you can add! We will regularly update that page in your account as departments send updates.
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