Entry Level Recruit
$26.96/Hour
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Be a citizen of the United States
- Be at least 21 years of age by the date of hire (20 years of age by the date of the written examination)
- Have completed 60 semester credits from a regionally accredited college, or
- Have a combination of prior military service and 30 semester credits
Automatic Disqualifiers
Applicants MUST NOT:
- Have used marijuana (legal and illegal) within the past three (3) years,
- Have used other controlled substance use within the past five (5) years,
- Have any felony convictions over the age of 18,
- Have received any DUIs in last two (2) years,
- Have received two (2) DUIs in last five (5) years, or
- Have received more than five (5) traffic violations in last three (3) years
Hiring Process
Date | Recruitment Timeline |
June 8, 2022 | Recruitment/Application Opens |
August 7, 2022 | Recruitment/Application Closes |
August 9 - August 15, 2022 | Applicant Exam Self Scheduling |
August 18, 2022 and August 20, 2022 | Written Exam |
August 29 - September 2, 2022 | Applicant Oral Board Self Scheduling |
September 2, 2022 | Deadline to Submit Personal History Statement |
September 8 - September 14, 2022 | Oral Boards |
September 30, 2022 | Deadline to Submit Documents for Backgrounds |
January 16, 2023 | Academy Starts |
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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