How To Apply

If you feel that you meet the minimum requirements for a position as published, please submit a Kootenai County Application, cover letter & resume unless otherwise specified. The application must be received by the Kootenai County Human Resources Dept. by 5:00 p.m. on the deadline date. Items postmarked on the deadline date will be accepted as well. If information is faxed, it must be followed up by the original documentation within 5 working days.

A separate packet must be submitted for each position.

Successful Candidate Employment Information

-If you are offered a position, you WILL be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
-A criminal background check will be required for some positions.
-A psychological and/or polygraph test MAY be required.
-New hire orientation is conducted each Monday morning with staff from the Human Resources Dept. The purpose of orientation is to provide you with information regarding County benefits and enroll you as a new County employee.

The Internal Revenue Code requires an employer to include each employee’s Social Security number when filing information returns, such as Form W-2. Kootenai County requires that you have your Social Security Card on your first day of employment. If you do not have a Social Security Card, please contact the Social Security office and apply for a duplicate card prior to beginning employment with Kootenai County. Also, the name on your Social Security card must match the name that is placed on your W-4.