Job Description
Salary: $20.00 Hourly
Location : Boise, ID
Job Type: Full-Time with Benefits
Job Number: 02267
Department: Sheriff
Division: JSB- Jail Support
Opening Date: 08/18/2025
Closing Date: 9/6/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
General Summary Do you meet our minimum hiring standards? Check here before applying. 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.
Benefits at a Glance Low cost medical, dental, and vision insurances
Idaho PERSI retirement plan
Deferred Compensation plan 457(b) with a County match of up to 3%
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health and Dependent Care
Post-Employment Health Plan - 50% of unused sick leave above 240 hours
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
No cost basic life, accidental death, and short-term disability insurances
Eleven (11) paid holidays annually
Paid vacation leave, sick leave, and parental leave
No cost gym access at three (3) County owned gym facilities
Wellness Program
Optional 401(k) and/or Roth IRA
We also provide: - Voluntary supplemental insurance programs for you and your dependents
- Free Boise GreenBike membership, local bus pass and other alternative transportation incentives
Visit to view details regarding our full benefits package. Essential Functions Facility Oversight: Proactively monitor and manage the movement of staff, inmates, and visitors throughout the facility, always ensuring a secure environment. Identify and report safety hazards, security threats, and any disturbances, playing a vital role in maintaining safety and order.
Security Console Mastery: Operate advanced audio-visual security systems, including door controls, lights, alarms, and fire systems. Take charge of the closed-circuit TV (CCTV) system, leveraging state-of-the-art technology to enhance surveillance and improve security measures across the facility.
Communication Expertise: Use telephone and radio equipment to efficiently manage incoming and outgoing calls, ensuring clear and seamless communication within the facility.
Emergency Incident Command: Take the lead during emergencies by acting as the Incident Command Center, staying in constant communication with jail staff and coordinating with emergency responders to ensure swift and effective action.
Data Management: Keep accurate logs of radio assignments, key activities, maintenance requests, and other essential data, ensuring smooth and organized operations.
Technical Troubleshooting: Quickly identify and report technical issues with radios, alarms, or other security equipment, demonstrating problem-solving skills to resolve issues and maintain operational integrity.
Tech-Savvy Operator: Operate and maintain computers, office equipment, and various devices, demonstrating proficiency with technology. Perform basic preventive or minor maintenance on equipment to ensure its proper functioning.
Flexible Team Player: Be ready to take on additional duties as needed, contributing to the overall success and smooth operation of the security team.
Schedule Flexibility: Enjoy a dynamic schedule with eligibility to work all shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, whether assigned or on an on-call basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are looking for a hands-on, impactful role with the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a secure environment. If you're ready to make a difference and play a key role in maintaining safety, we want to hear from you!
Job Requirements - High School diploma or GED required
- Preferred: Current Idaho driver's license
- Familiarity with basic office terminology, procedures, and equipment
- Typing speed of at least 35 words per minute
- Strong command of grammar, spelling, and punctuation
- Proficiency in operating a computer terminal (CRT), printer, and other office equipment
- Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and external agencies
- Excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with the public in a respectful and professional manner
- Ability to effectively manage stressful situations
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently and efficiently
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
- Capable of following both verbal and written instructions
- Applicants must successfully complete an in-person CritiCall test to be considered for this position.
- Testing Information: The computer-based exam consists of multiple sections that must all be passed. Skills tested include cross-referencing, prioritization, call summarization, and data entry. For more details on the skill and ability requirements, please visit:
Work Environment & Physical Demands OTHER REQUIREMENTS - Before the performance of assigned duties, Security Control Specialists be deputized by the Ada County Sheriff;
- Incumbents shall wear the uniform of a non-commissioned Deputy Sheriff and wear an identification badge while on duty;
- Must appear before an oral board and successfully complete a polygraph and background investigation prior to hire; and
- This position has been designated safety-sensitive therefore, the incumbent is subject to random drug testing.
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.
Ada County recognizes that employees are our most valuable asset. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees designed to support the health, wellness and long-term financial stability of our employees and their families.
Healthcare: - Low-cost medical, dental, vision premiums and deductibles
- Post-employment health savings account
Retirement and Investments Plans: - PERSI retirement benefits
- 457(b) post or pre-tax investments options with up to 3% employer match
- 401(k)
Wellbeing Program: - Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal concerns.
- Free ACHD Commuter ride vanpool program
- Free bus pass
Paid-leave: - 11 paid holidays per year
- 8 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Approximately 96 hours of vacation accrual for full-time employee
- Approximately 96 hours of sick accrual for full-time employee
- 5 days paid bereavement leave
Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance - Basic Life Insurance employer paid if benefit eligible
- Short Term Disability employer paid if benefit eligible
Optional Benefits: - Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
- NCPERS Decreasing Term Life Insurance
- Supplemental Employee, Spouse, Child Life Insurance
- Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance
- AFLAC
Visit us at to view details regarding our benefits package, including: paid leave, healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, and more!
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Our 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. Given this information, are you willing to work any of the required shifts for the Security Control position?
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Our Security Control Specialists work in an environment where the work load requires individuals to focus his/her attention and prioritize events and then shift that focus and attention to re-prioritize activities on a constant basis while monitoring / responding to radio traffic and telephone calls. The work can be extremely fast-paced for hours on end with constant movement and activities in the jail. To be successful in this position you must be skilled at multitasking. Please provide detailed examples of your ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment.
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Any type of previous security experience is preferred for this position. Please list any applicable security experience you may have. Please mark N/A if you have no prior experience.
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The ability to read people and/or potential adverse or unsafe situations and react appropriately based on training and in accordance with department policy is essential to the safety and security of the facility, staff, visitors, and inmates. Please describe a time when you were able to read a situation and deal with it before it escalated.
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I have reviewed the pay rate or range for this position and the posted wage is acceptable to me.
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I have read the ACSO Hiring Standards/Disqualifiers and meet all of those standards.
Required Question
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Rotating shift, Sunday, Day shift, Saturday, Afternoon shift, All shifts,