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
GI Bill Benefits
Prior military members who are eligible for GI Bill benefits can get a stipend for housing while attending our academy.
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
BPD reserves the right to make changes to the hiring process based on department needs.
Date | Recruitment Timeline July 2024 Academy |
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November 1, 2023 - January 19, 2024 | Application opens
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January 20, 2024 February 3, 2024 | Written Exam - REQUIRED
Physical Readiness Test (PRT) -REQUIRED
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February 16, 2024 | Deadline for submitting background documents (PHS and PIQ). Applicants clearing preliminary background will be invited to schedule an oral board interview. |
March 4-8, 2024 | Oral Board Interviews - REQUIRED
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Estimated 3-4 week timeline | Background and Polygraph Testing - REQUIRED
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Estimated 2-week timeline | Final Onboarding Appointments - REQUIRED
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Upon Final Approval | Candidates that successfully clear their backgrounds and final testing will be extended a final offer of employment. |
July 15, 2024 | 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.
Prep sessions: March 30th / June 29th / August 17th
Sign up here
Women in Law Enforcement Career Workshop: April 13th
BPD reserves the right to make changes to the hiring process based on department needs.
Date | Recruitment Timeline January 2025 Academy |
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April 1, 2024 - July 12, 2024 | Application Opens
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July 13, 2024 August 3, 2024 | Written Exam - REQUIRED
Physical Readiness Test (PRT) -REQUIRED
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August 15, 2024 | Deadline for submitting background documents (PHS and PIQ). Applicants clearing preliminary background will be invited to schedule an oral board interview. |
August 26-30, 2024 | Oral Board Interviews - REQUIRED
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Estimated 3-4 week timeline | Background and Polygraph Testing - REQUIRED
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Estimated 2-week timeline | Final Onboarding Appointments - REQUIRED
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Upon Final Approval | Candidates that successfully clear their backgrounds and final testing will be extended a final offer of employment. |
January 13, 2025 | Anticipated Academy Start Date |
Wages and Benefits
The Boise Police Department offers competitive wages and an excellent benefits package for incoming recruits.
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