Work with Adams County
Detention Position
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.
Emergency Communications Officer
Adams County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for the position of a Full-time and Part-time Public Safety Communication Officer. This position is required to answer emergency and non-emergency calls for service using a multi-line telephone and 911 system. Monitoring, receiving and transmitting radio traffic to Law Enforcement, Medical and Fire agencies. Applicant needs to be able to work in high stress, fast-paced environment where the ability to multi-task is imperative. They are required to help jail staff when necessary. Written testing, drug testing and/or a background investigation may be conducted. Interviews shall be granted based upon a review of application and supporting documentation. All applicants shall be at least 18 years of age. Additionally, the successful applicant is required to possess a current Idaho driver's license, high school diploma or equivalent/G.E.D. Additional qualifications include the ability to use common computer-based applications e.g. Power Point, Word, Excel, and proprietary record management software. The application period is open until filled.
Patrol Position
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.
Road & Bridge Equipment Operator
Adams County Road & Bridge Department has two equipment operator positions available. One based in Council and one in New Meadows. The full-time position comes with a benefit package. The ideal candidate must have a Class A CDL driver's license with a tanker endorsement (within 6 months of hire). Be able to operate a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment such as dump trucks, graders, loaders, rollers, snow plowing and other related equipment and be self-motivated and enjoy working with the public. Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. Applications and full job description are available at the Adams County Clerk’s office and Council Road & Bridge Department. If you have any questions, please contact Adam Balderson @ 208-253-4203 or 208-566-1278. Positions are open until filled.
Solid Waste Landfill Entrance Attendant
Adams County has an opening for a landfill entrance attendant. The purpose of this position is to attend to the vehicles/trucks entering the landfill site. Daily activity must be documented, and inspected for hazardous materials. The ideal candidate must be self-motivated and enjoy working with the public. The work schedule is Thursday through Monday, off Tuesday and Wednesday. Adams County is an equal-opportunity employer. The base rate is $18.44, forty(40) per week. The application deadline is May 01, 2025.
Solid Waste Recycling Operator
Adams County has an opening for a Recycling Operator. The purpose of this position is to daily process the recyclables using the cardboard bailer, forklift, and other duties associated with the Adams County Recycling process. The ideal candidate must be self-motivated and enjoy working with the public. The work schedule is Monday through Friday. Adams County is an equal-opportunity employer. The base rate is $19.00, less than twenty(20) per week. No benefits are associated with this position. Application and full job description is available at the Adams County Clerk’s office, and available on the county website: www.co.adams.id.us. The application deadline is May 01, 2025.