Former Military 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)
Automatic Disqualifiers
Applicants MUST NOT:
- Have used marijuana (legal and illegal) within the past one (1) year,
- 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.
GI Bill Benefits
Prior military members who are eligible for GI Bill benefits can get a stipend for housing while attending our academy.
Hiring Process
| Date | Recruitment Timeline |
| December 16, 2022 | Application Period Closes |
January 10, 2023: January 14, 2023: | Voluntary Written Exam prep Test Prep Materials |
January 18, 2023 January 21, 2023 | Written Exam (REQUIRED) |
January 21, 2023 February 11, 2023 | Physical Readiness Test (REQUIRED) |
February 4, 2023: February 7, 2023: | Voluntary Oral Board Prep |
| February 21 - February 24, 2023 | Oral Board Interviews (REQUIRED) |
| March/April | Background and Polygraph Testing (REQUIRED) |
| May/June | Final Onboarding Appointments (REQUIRED) |
| July 17, 2023 | 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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