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
Prep sessions: February 1, 2025
BPD reserves the right to make changes to the hiring process based on department needs.
| Date | Recruitment Timeline August 2025 Academy |
|---|---|
April 7, 2025 - June 6, 2025 | Application Period |
June 21, 2025 (10 a.m. - 12 p.m. MST) | Voluntary Written Exam Prep Test prep materials (BPD recommends any of the NCJOS12 Options) |
| July 19, 2025 (8 a.m. MST) Follow directly after written exam (Weather permitting) | Written Exam (REQUIRED) Physical Readiness Test (REQUIRED) Plan a full day to complete all testing. PRT is to start after the written test is completed. |
| July 25, 2025 | Invitation to Oral Board Interviews |
| August 9, 2025 (9 a.m. - 12 p.m. MST) | Voluntary Oral Board Prep |
| August 25-29, 2025 | Oral Board Interviews (REQUIRED) |
| August-November 2025 | Background and Polygraph Testing (REQUIRED) |
| December 2025 | Final Onboarding Appointments (REQUIRED) |
| December 2025 | Final Offers |
| January 2026 | 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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