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 three (3) 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
BPD reserves the right to make changes to the hiring process based on department needs.
| 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 - CANCELLED August 19, 2023 - *NEW | Voluntary Written Exam prep BPD will periodically offer prep sessions for written exams and oral boards. Applicants are welcome to purchase a study guide from IO Solutions. |
May 13, 2023 June 10, 2023 July 8, 2023 August 5, 2023 September 9, 2023 October 7, 2023 | Written Exam (REQUIRED TO ATTEND ONE) Top scores will be invited to schedule the PRT at a later date. |
May 20, 2023 June 17, 2023 July 15, 2023 August 5, 2023 September 9, 2023 October 7, 2023 | Physical Readiness Test (REQUIRED) 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 - CANCELLED July 22, 2023 - CANCELLED August 19, 2023 - *NEW | In person Voluntary Oral Board Prep Session |
May 30 - 31, 2023 June 26 - 27, 2023 July 24 - 25, 2023 August 28 - 29, 2023 (last interview date for January 2024 academy) September 25 -26, 2023 October 30 - 31, 2023 November 27 - 28, 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 and placed on an eligibility list for background selection. All applicants participating in an Oral Board after August will be considered for the July 2024 academy. |
| Estimated 3 - 4 week timeline | Background and Polygraph Testing (REQUIRED) Applicants will be selected for backgrounds based on overall candidate ranking. Applicants will be notified by email and required to submit the following documentation within 7 business days. |
| 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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