Entry Level Recruit

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Entry Level Hiring Process

Prep sessions: August 17th

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BPD reserves the right to make changes to the hiring process based on department needs.

DateRecruitment Timeline August 2025 Academy

November 5, 2024  - January 3, 2025

Application Period

January 4, 2025 (10 a.m. - 12 p.m. MST)

Voluntary Written Exam Prep

Test prep materials (BPD recommends any of the NCJOS12 Options)

January 18, 2025 (8 a.m. MST)

Written Exam - REQUIRED

Physical Readiness Test (PRT) -REQUIRED

  • Directly following written exam (weather permitting)

Plan a full day to complete all testing.

January 27, 2025Invitation to Oral Board Interviews
February 1, 2025 (9 a.m. - 12 p.m. MST)Voluntary Oral Board Prep
March 3-7, 2025

Oral Board Interviews - REQUIRED

  • Polygraphs required for any out-of-town applicants.
March - May 2025

Background and Polygraph Testing REQUIRED

  • Eligibility List Selection
July 2025

Final Onboarding Appointments - REQUIRED

July 2025

Final Offers

August/September 2025Anticipated Academy Start Date

Wages and Benefits

Wages and Benefits

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

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