Community Transition Center Deputy (Lateral Transfer)

Community Transition Center Deputy (Lateral Transfer) at Ada County Sheriff's Office in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description General Summary Do you meet our minimum hiring standards? Please check before applying. •

THIS POSTING APPLIES TO LATERAL PATROL APPLICANTS ONLY.

Applicants must have current Peace Officer POST certification and at least two (2) years field/patrol experience to qualify as a lateral transfer.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Community Transition Center (CTC) team is responsible for the supervision of participants in the Sheriff's CTC program. Our team works and consults with professional staff daily to ensure consistency in the monitoring and supervision of our CTC participants. The CTC Deputy will preserve the security of the facility, perform searches, make arrests, monitors and verifies participant locations, perform drug and alcohol testing, and other duties as needed. A Physical Agility Test is Required. Physical Agility Testing and Oral Board Interviews will occur in mid-June in Boise, Idaho. To attend testing, you must receive an invitation via email from the Ada County Sheriff's Office. Our website contains more information on the selection and hiring process. Essential Functions Supervision of out of custody participants in a reentry facility; Processes program participants into and out of a facility including, physically searching items and using security tools; Conducts regular counts of program participants along with location verification and tracking; Performs necessary searches for weapons and contraband; Performs routine well-being and security checks of the buildings and grounds as assigned; Serves warrants and takes person(s) into custody, using force if necessary; Assist other staff with caseload enforcement, recommendations, or petitions as assigned; Assists with risk and needs assessment with program participants; Conducts detailed investigations of participant's history, physical movement, employment, and behavior; Verifies and maintains work schedules fielding communication from participants, employers, staff, and the public; and Monitors GPS movement of program participants and verifies locations.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Preserves and enforces Idaho laws and department policies; Responds to calls, complaints, or observations involving criminal activity involving CTC, Alternative Sentencing, and related areas; Interviews suspects, witnesses, and victims gathering information; Writes and prepares criminal and other court related reports; Performs random drug or alcohol testing to assure compliance; Appears in court and presents testimony as required; Establishes and maintains contacts with key individuals involved in participant cases, i.e. Probation Officers, Compliance Officers, Patrol and Jail staff, counselors, attorneys, etc.; Secure any possible crime scene where necessary; Makes home and field visits as necessary; Administers first aid when needed; and Manages critical incidents at the CTC until formally relieved. Job Requirements Must be a certified Peace Officer or eligible to challenge the Idaho POST Academy; Must have at least two (2) years of full-time field experience as a commissioned officer in a recognized law enforcement agency; Must be at least 21 years of age; Must be a citizen of the United States; Must be able to read, interpret, and memorize large amounts of information relating to policies, procedures, laws, and police operations; Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation; Skill in the peaceful resolution of conflict and diffusing tense situations; Skill in safely operating passenger vehicles under hazardous conditions; Ability to hear, listen to, and understand radio transmissions using an earpiece; Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing and prepare clear, comprehensive reports; Ability to give accurate and credible testimony in court; Ability to take criticism and verbal abuse from persons without reacting in a negative manner; Ability to project an image of self-confidence and control; Ability to evaluate and recognize potentially adverse or unsafe situations and react according to department policy; Ability to perform the duties of the position without a direct threat to the health or safety of the incumbent or others; and Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must pass the POST physical agility test, a polygraph exam, background investigation, medical exam, and a psychological evaluation; Must become Idaho POST certified as a Peace Officer within one year of employment if certification is in another state; 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. Work Environment & Physical Demands Much of the work is performed in and around the Community Transition Center and ACSO Campus and involves an element of personal danger; The work requires sufficient physical strength to extract injured persons from a variety of situations and to apprehend individuals, some of whom may resist; and At times the work requires movement over various indoor and outdoor terrains: e.g. multiple floors/stairs, hilly, steep, rocky, rough, wet, or slippery surfaces.

DISCLAIMER

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran's Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed "key positions" in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.

Job Posting:

2540697

Posted On:

May 13, 2026

Updated On:

May 13, 2026