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Qualifications

Age

21 Years of age or older

Education

  • High School Diploma or GED

Employment Status

  • U.S. Citizen
  • Valid Driver's License

Background Check

Successful completion of comprehensive background check to establish a history of ethical and moral behavior.

*Requirements are subject to verification.

Lateral Hires

Must meet all Idaho P.O.S.T. requirements and have successfully completed a P.O.S.T. certified basic academy including an out of state equivalent and are experienced police officers who have worked for other municipal, county, or state agencies completing a probationary period and having a minimum of twenty-four (24) of full-time employment in either a patrol or investigative capacity. The 24 months may include academy and field training time. Corrections, reserve officer, security officer, and federal officer experience does not fulfill our requirement for certified police experience needed as a lateral applicant. A photocopy of your P.O.S.T. certificate must be attached to your application at the time of submission.