Join the team at the largest jail in Idaho, the Ada County Jail, where we accommodate up to 1,224 inmates daily. Our Health Services Unit is dedicated to providing exceptional care for up to 83 patients with acute medical and mental health needs. As part of our dynamic team of 45 healthcare professionals, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of those in our care. Our treatment plans are rooted in community best practices, while also considering the unique security challenges of a correctional setting. Nurses work closely with security staff, ensuring that safety is always a top priority—no nurse is ever alone with a patient, offering peace of mind in a secure environment. With the freedom to use your clinical judgment every day, our nurses enjoy autonomy while working collaboratively with a dedicated team. If you're looking for a fulfilling career that challenges and rewards you, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for. Shift Information: Nurses work three 12.2-hour shifts per week (36.6 hours per week). Day Shift - 5:48am - 6:00pm/ Night shift position: 5:48pm-6:00am. A shift pick for days/graveyard occurs every six months. Applicants must be willing to work all shifts (including weekends, days, nights, holidays, etc.). Working graveyard shift provides an extra 10% shift differential, which is included in the range posted. New Registered Nurses start between $42.84 - $56.94/hr. (depending on degree type and experience; top wage includes 10% differential for graveyard shift). In addition, Registered Nurses may earn up to $100 per weekend shift worked. Our competency plans allows further growth with Registered Nurses earning up to $61.52/hr. (includes 10% differential for graveyard shift).

Are you ready to play a key role in ensuring the safety and security of a dynamic and high-stakes environment? Join our team as a Security Control Specialist at Ada County Jail, where you’ll be an integral part of cutting-edge security operations. We’re looking for individuals with a sharp eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and a strong commitment to maintaining a secure facility. Why you'll love this job: - Gain an in-depth understanding of Ada County Jail’s operations and work alongside a diverse and collaborative team. - The Ada County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) offers exceptional opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. As a Security Control Specialist, you'll lay the foundation for a rewarding career in law enforcement and public safety. - Enjoy a supportive work environment where you'll be backed by trained Detention Deputies dedicated to your safety. (No physical requirements and no POST certifications needed.) - Benefit from comprehensive training in security procedures, emergency response, and the latest security technology, boosting your expertise in the field. - Paid holiday compensation, regardless of your work schedule. - Enjoy paid breaks and complimentary meals during your shift. - If you're ready to step into an exciting and impactful role, we encourage you to apply today! Pay Scale: New Security Control Specialists start at a Level I pay rate of $20.00/hour. As they progress through the designated steps of the professional development plan, their pay will increase up to $23.25 an hour (Level II $21.75/hour and Level III $23.25/hour. Shift Information: Generally, three 12-hour shifts and one 4-hour shift per week. Day shift (6:00am-6:00pm) or night shift (6:00pm-6:00am). There are two main work weeks: Sunday – Wednesday and Wednesday – Saturday. Shift pick is every six months. Security Control Specialists work a variety of shifts including days, swings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Working shift work means that you may miss family holidays, birthdays, children's activities and other similar events. Security Control Specialists rotate shifts every six months. There is also the possibility that the shift will change in the middle of a rotation to meet the needs of the agency.

General Summary: As the guiding hand behind our industrial-size kitchen, orchestrating the preparation and delivery of over 3,700 meals daily, this role offers a unique opportunity to showcase your culinary and supervision expertise. Working seamlessly within a small, close-knit team is essential, as our team dynamics thrive on collaboration. The successful candidate must be comfortable and effective in a group setting, contributing ideas, sharing responsibilities, and communicating openly. Why it Matters: Operating efficiently within a small team is crucial for the success of our projects. Historically, individuals who navigate the dynamics of a close working group contribute significantly to achieving our goals. The synergy generated within the team directly impacts creativity, problem-solving, and overall productivity. Essential Functions: - Supervise and lead the inmate kitchen work crew, ensuring efficient and safe operations. - Perform related work as required, contributing to the overall success of the culinary operations. - Oversee bulk meal preparations for inmates and jail staff, maintaining high standards. - Keep a detailed inventory of food stock and supplies, ensuring availability when needed. - Assign tasks and provide clear explanations of work requirements, methods, and procedures to inmates assigned to work in the kitchen. - Consistently train and instruct inmates in food service and sanitation practices. - Make recommendations to the Food Service Supervisor regarding inmates' retention on kitchen work crews. - Review and ensure the quality of work performed by inmates, maintaining a high standard. - Ensure proper preparation and delivery of meals to jail housing units. - Ensure sanitation methods meet the standards set by the City-County Health Department. - Resolve conflicts among inmate workers, fostering a positive work environment. - Complete incident reports on inmate behavior issues, injuries, and other risk management concerns. - Take necessary disciplinary actions when required. - Menu Optimization & Special Diets Management - Adjust menus considering quantities, recipes, preparation times, serving instructions, nutritional requirements, appetite appeal, and efficient use of leftovers. - Ensure special diets align with guidelines, are properly labeled, and delivered to jail housing units. - Work and maintain availability for all shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. - Strictly control tools, ensuring proper tethering of dangerous tools when necessary.

Are you passionate about mental health and making a difference in the lives of those in need? The Ada County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a dedicated Mental Health Case Manager to work with qualifying inmates at the Ada County Jail. In this role, you will collaborate with a team of mental health clinicians, develop discharge plans, and help connect individuals with critical community-based mental health services upon release from custody. Your work will directly support inmates in their transition to healthier, more stable lives. If you have questions about this role specifically, please email Administrative & Case Management Supervisor, Amberine Mowjee (amowjee@adacounty.id.gov). SHIFT INFORMATION: Generally Monday – Friday, day shift hours Essential Functions: - Collaborate with a team of mental health clinicians in a supporting role to provide case management and treatment coordination for inmates with mental health needs. - Assist in the development of discharge plans to ensure inmates have access to appropriate community-based mental health services upon release. - Participate as an active member of a multi-disciplinary team, addressing the complex needs of inmates with mental health and medical concerns. - Support the coordination of chronic care services for inmates, ensuring ongoing mental health support. - Address concerns from inmates and stakeholders, ensuring a supportive and effective system for mental health care. - Monitor inmates with state commitments and police holds, ensuring proper documentation and coordination of their care and release. - Perform other duties related to mental health case management as assigned to include reporting statistics/scanning patient paperwork and to work together as a cohesive unit with other members of the Administrative and Case Management team.

The Ada County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Warehouse Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the receipt, storage, and distribution of supplies, equipment, and materials essential to daily jail operations. Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate inventory records, ensuring proper storage conditions, and assisting with routine inventory audits. This position plays a vital part in supporting facility operations and requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a secure, fast-paced environment. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute to the mission of the Ada County Sheriff’s Office, we encourage you to apply. SHIFT INFORMATION: Traditional Monday - Friday day shift, however some flexibility with the schedule may be required. Essential Functions: - Receives orders, loads and unloads delivery trucks, verifies physical counts of product to match delivery documents, documents deliveries, and delivers orders to the appropriate area or customers; - Tracks back orders to ensure delivery, and communicates with Finance to ensure payment for only received undamaged items; - Maintains inventory of stocked items with par levels and accurate accounting for all purchases made and products managed; - Supervises inmate worker(s); - Recommends types of items stocked based on customer needs and appropriate levels of supply; - Ensure up-to-date documentation is maintained within the computer-based inventory management system; - Operates forklifts, lift trucks, trash compactor, and cardboard compactor; - Works with vendors in ordering supplies, equipment, and other items; - Helps prepare budgets for supplies and equipment; - Helps research products and equipment for cost and availability; - Solicits bids from suppliers; and - Maintains equipment and ensures warehouse and work areas are clean and organized. - Procure supplies and equipment, including creating and forwarding purchase order requests for warehouse stock

Provides mental health services including assessment, crisis intervention and brief counseling, to an inmate population in a fast paced environment, provides clinical consultations to staff and others, and assists with mental health related program development. The position is located in the Ada County Sheriff's Office, Health Services Division. SHIFT INFORMATION: Must be willing to work a variety of hours which includes weekends & holidays. (Schedule can be either five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts). Essential Functions: - Conducts bio-psycho-social and risk assessments to determine inmate needs, eligibility for services and level of care; - Schedules appointments with internal medical providers when appropriate and explains services to clients; - Provides clients with crisis intervention services and individual counseling as needed; - Promotes client self-determination by addressing special needs of the client; - Participates in interdisciplinary team staffing to formulate treatment plans; - Identifies and teams with other community resource agencies to design, coordinate, and provide client assistance and intervention; - Completes and submits applications for commitments when necessary; - Works and maintains eligibility to work all shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, whether assigned or on an as needed or on-call basis due to clinical coverage being required in the jail 7 days per week; - Takes action to reduce risk to clients upon discharge from facility by organizing emergency and crisis intervention, and after-hours on-call services; - Documents interactions in an electronic medical record.

Physical Agility Test and Written Test Required (April/May 2026 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 the day after testing in Boise, Idaho. Selected candidates will attend the ACSO POST Academy beginning August 10, 2026. Academies run approximately 19 weeks and include daily physical training. General Summary: Supervises and maintains custody of inmates and provides security for the Ada County Jail. The incumbent uses personal judgment in the performance of duties, referring unusual, unique, or complex issues to the sergeant for advice and guidance. Shift Information: Day shift (6:48am – 7:00pm) or Night shift (6:48pm – 7:00am). Work week is four 12-hours shifts, then four days off (2,220 hours per year). Shift pick every six months. The jail is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This position requires you to work weekends, nights and holidays. Job Requirements: - High school diploma or equivalent; - Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire; - Must be a citizen of the United States: - Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation; - Ability to supervise and communicate with inmates; - Ability to hear, listen to, and understand radio transmissions using an ear piece; - Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; - Ability to take criticism and verbal abuse from inmates and their visitors without reacting in a negative manner and project an image of self-confidence and control; - Ability to subdue and restrain a combative inmate; - Ability to evaluate and recognize potentially adverse or unsafe situations and react according to department policy; and - Ability to perform the duties of the position without a direct threat to the health or safety of the incumbent or 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 POST certified as a Detention Officer within one year of employment; - 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.

A Pretrial Records Coordinator performs administrative and support functions related to the Sheriff's Office. Work is performed under well-established guidelines set forth by State and Federal law. Scope of work requires a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, organization, and attention to detail. This position is located in the Ada County Sheriff's Office, Court Services Bureau. Pretrial Records Coordinators will start out at a Level I pay rate of $19.00/hr. As the required skills are acquired, they have the opportunity to promote to a Level II pay of $21.00/hr. and then to a Level III pay of $23.00/hr. SHIFT INFORMATION: Generally Monday - Friday, day shift hours, with some flexibility required. Essential Functions: - Operates a central telephone console to receive and route calls; - Performs intake appointments with defendants new to Pretrial, both telephonically and in person; - Communicates to defendants what they can expect while on Pretrial; - Assists in appointment scheduling for case managers; - Reads and routes incoming e-mail; - Creates and maintains files and other records; - Updates databases utilized to maintain defendant information; - Helps the public with inquiries by identifying and resolving problems and/or referring to appropriate staff for resolution; - Drafts official court reports; - Assists in the review and electronic filing of official court reports; - Is familiar with contracted monitoring vendors and their processes; - Proficient in the court system, able to research cases, court minutes and court orders; - Explains policies and procedures pursuant to records requests from the public, third parties, officials, and other law enforcement agencies and departments; - Processes and interprets information using the National Criminal Information Center (NCIC) and Idaho Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (ILETS) databases; - Enters and maintains information in VINE (Victim Information Notification); - Assists in the daily completion of risk assessments, including database research and interviews with defendants inside the jail; - Assists in coverage of additional Pretrial LERT positions as needed; - Operates general office equipment, including but not limited to printers, scanners, and other general office equipment.

Adams County is a community-oriented office seeking motivated, career-minded officers who will be responsible for performing a variety of duties involving the enforcement of state and local laws and ordinances. They will be required to respond to calls of service, conduct criminal and non-criminal investigations; make arrests and to perform other assigned law enforcement and public safety duties. Deputies will be required to conduct investigation of crimes, accidents, enforcing traffic regulations and perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks.

Adams County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for the Detention Division. Deputies will ensure the basic needs of inmates are being met in a safe and controlled environment. This position will monitor all activity within the jail and respond to situations that arise. Detention officers will be responsible for ensuring the safe transport of inmates. Deputies may be exposed to violent behaviors and to verbal abuse by the inmates.