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Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Be a citizen of the United States
Be at least 21 years of age by the date of hire
Possess a valid state-issued driver’s license
Have a high school diploma or equivalent

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GI Bill Benefits

Prior military members who are eligible for GI Bill benefits can get a stipend for housing while attending our academy.

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Automatic Disqualifiers

Applicants MUST NOT:

Have used marijuana within the past one (1) year
Have used other controlled substances within the past five (5) years
Have any felony convictions over the age of 18
Have received any DUIs in the last two (2) years
Have received two (2) DUIs in the last five (5) years or
Have received more than five (5) traffic violations in the last three (3) years

Hiring Process

Date	Recruitment Timeline
April 3, 2023	Applications Open Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will receive an invitation to schedule their written exam.
May 6, 2023 May 30, 2023 June 24, 2023	Voluntary Written Exam prep Test Prep Materials (BPD recommends any of the NCJOS12 Options)
May 13, 2023 June 10, 2023 July 8, 2023	Written Exam (REQUIRED TO ATTEND ONE) Must score 70% or higher to advance. Those who pass the written test will be invited to schedule the PRT.
May 20, 2023 June 17, 2023 July 15, 2023	Physical Readiness Test (REQUIRED) Applicants are required to select from one of three date options. It will take 5 - 6 hours to complete the required testing. Applicants traveling more than 2 hours to the testing site in Boise can request a PRT at the time of the written exam. Within one week of the PRT testing, those who pass will receive an invitation to an oral board interview.
May 23, 2023 June 24, 2023 July 22, 2023	In person Voluntary Oral Board Prep Session
May 30 - 31, 2023 June 26 - 27, 2023 July 24 - 25, 2023	Oral Board Interviews (REQUIRED) Applicants traveling more than 2 hours to the testing site in Boise, ID may request to do a virtual Oral Board or to take the polygraph on the same day as their interview. Applicants who pass their Oral Board will be notified within one week and start the background process.
Estimated 3 - 4 week timeline	Background and Polygraph Testing (REQUIRED)
Estimated 2 week timeline	Final Onboarding Appointments (REQUIRED)
Upon Final Approval	Final Offers
January 16, 2024 July 2024 (TBD)	Anticipated Academy Start Date

For questions and to sign up for the prep sessions, please contact Training Officer Knarr at (208) 982-0892 or email jknarr@cityofboise.org.

Wages and Benefits

The Boise Police Department offers competitive wages and an excellent benefits package for incoming recruits.

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