Work with Adams County
Deputy Clerk Part Time
Adams County Clerk is seeking applications for a deputy clerk. The position requires a thorough knowledge of a wide range of the processes of the Clerk’s Office, including elections, general accounting, accounts payable, payroll, document recording, and working with the public. Attention to detail and technical skills are required. Experience in an office setting is preferred. Application and job description are available by request or available on the county website: www.co.adams.id.us. Cover letter and résumé may be included with the application, by email, to sward@co.adams.id.us. The rate of pay may start between $18.44-19.57 per hour and/or depending on experience. The position is classified as 30 hours per week with full benefits. Background checks and pre-employment testing are required. Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. Applications are due by Friday, March 7, 2025.
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.
IT Director
Adams County Clerk is looking for an Information Technology Director. This role is responsible for the day-to-day management and operation of Information Technology systems in Adams County, including the Adams County Law Enforcement systems. This position requires a broad range of skill sets ranging from desktop support, making budget recommendations, coordination with state agencies, and improving the overall IT footprint of Adams County.
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 and Bridge Equipment Operator
Adams County Road & Bridge Department has one equipment operator position based in Council. 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. All applications must be turned in to the Adam’s County Clerk’s office by January 23rd, 2025 before 5:00 p.m. Applicants be prepared to interview Monday January 27th, 2025.
Solid Waste Landfill Equipment Operator
Adams County has an opening for a landfill equipment operator. The purpose of this position is to perform a skilled operation of heavy equipment in the maintenance of the county landfill, screen loads, and provide customer service. This is full-time forty (40) hours per week. The work schedule is Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, (off Tuesday, Wednesday). The ideal candidate must be self-motivated and enjoy working with the public. Adams County is an equal-opportunity employer. The starting rate is $19.00-$21.39, done on experience. 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 Friday, January 24, 2025