Employment Opportunities
Courthouse Location:
201 Industrial Ave.
Council, ID 83612
Misdemeanor Public Defense Services –Request for Proposals
Solid Waste Landfill & Recycling Entrance Attendant
Starting Salary: $16.39
Adams County has an opening for a landfill & recycling entrance attendant-operator. The purpose of this position is to attend to the recycling center and be a relief for the landfill and transfer site. This is for no more than 30 hours per week. The ideal candidate must be self-motivated and enjoy working with the public. Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. The base rate is $16.39, additionally, experience will be considered.
Application and full job description is available at the Adams County Clerk’s office as well as the link below. The application deadline is August 13, 2021
Road and Bridge Equipment Operator Position
Starting Salary: $20.58
Adams County Road and Bridge Department has a full-time job opening, starting out at $20.58 with full benefits in Council for patrol/backhoe/track hoe/truck operator: Application deadline is August 6, 2021 by 5:00 p.m. Candidate must: Have High School Diploma or GED, Class A CDL driver’s license with tanker endorsement (within 6 months hire), operate a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment such as dump trucks, graders, loaders, rollers, snow plowing and sanding, and related equipment as required; communicate effectively with the public and other employees, while treating all in a civil manner. Applications and full job description are available at the Adams County Clerk’s office and Road and Bridge Department in Council. If you have any questions, please call Kraig at 208-253-4203 or 208-566-1278
Detention Position
Starting Salary: $16.64 to $18.18 DOE
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.
Contact HR Coordinator Lt. Casual Merritt cmerritt@co.adams.id.us 208-253-4227
Patrol Position
Starting Salary: $18.51 to $20.23 DOE
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.
Contact HR Coordinator Lt. Casual Merritt cmerritt@co.adams.id.us 208-253-4227
Emergency Communications Officer
Starting Salary: $15.56 to $17.61 DOE
Adams County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for the position of a 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
Contact HR Coordinator Lt. Casual Merritt cmerritt@co.adams.id.us 208-253-4227