Personnel Policy

Discrimination and Harassment Policy

Nez Perce County currently employs approximately 240 full and part-time employees in a wide variety of fields. We strive to attract, motivate and retain a diverse and engaged workforce to provide excellent service to the citizens of Nez Perce County.

LEGAL ASSISTANT

Full-time position with the Prosecutor’s Office. Hourly pay is $18.31-$19.39 DOE/DOQ, plus an exceptional benefits package including: PERSI retirement, excellent medical insurance and generous vacation/sick/holiday leave. This position is funded under a Contract with the City of Lewiston through September 30, 2023, and continued employment is contingent upon that Contract being renewed for subsequent years.

Position is responsible for supplying all necessary clerical and legal secretarial support on a designated portion of the city and county misdemeanor caseload as is required by the supervising Deputy Prosecutors. Position prepares routine legal documents and correspondence, files, scans, schedules appointments and interviews. Position also provides backup for other legal assistants as well as assists in answering phones and handling people at the front desk. Minimum Qualifications: High School graduate/equivalent; Associate’s Degree or Certificate in the legal field from an accredited college or vocation school; at least two years’ related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the work required. Must be able to pass a background check. View complete job requirements in the job description and cover letter links below. Completed Applications for Employment must be submitted to the Nez Perce County Personnel Dept., PO Box 896, 1225 Idaho Street, Lewiston, ID 83501 by Friday, August 6, 2021 at 12:00 noon. EOE and accords veteran’s preference.

ON-CALL JUVENILE DETENTION SUPPORT TECHNICIANS

On-call positions available with the NPC Region II Juvenile Detention Center. Positions are paid $13.00/hour with no benefits. Primary responsibilities are to operate the control room and provide technical support. Min. Qualifications: High school graduate/equivalent; at least 21 years of age; two years post high school work experience/educational equivalent; no felony or violent misdemeanor convictions; good physical condition; willingness to work non-traditional hours; and ability to communicate effectively. Successful candidates must also be able to pass a background check.

View complete job qualifications in the Juvenile Detention Support Technician job description and cover letter links below. Completed Applications for Employment (also linked below) must be submitted to the NPC Personnel Dept. 1225 Idaho St., Lewiston, ID 83501. This advertisement will remain open until an adequate number of On-Call Juvenile Detention Support Technicians are on the registry at the Region II Juvenile Detention Center. EOE and accords preference to qualifying veterans.

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Both the Application for Employment and the Authorization for Background, Reference and Credit Checks must be signed by the applicant.

NEZ PERCE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
AND ACCORDS PREFERENCE TO QUALIFYING VETERANS.