ISP seeking the finest
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July 1, 2013 |
The Idaho State Police (ISP) is accepting
applications to become a Trooper July 1 through
July 22. ISP anticipates hiring approximately 20
new Troopers to fill vacancies in the agency due
to normal attrition rates. The hiring process
takes about six months to complete. Successful
candidates will begin training in January 2014.
What does it take to become a Trooper? It takes
a significant commitment to make it through some
stringent requirements to earn the title of ISP
Trooper. "ISP truly has high expectations for
those who would be called 'Trooper,'" said
Colonel Ralph Powell, "it is the responsibility
to protect those who cannot protect themselves,
to stand tall and firm between evil and good and
so it starts with the highest moral and ethical
standards, both on and off duty."
If you think you have what it takes, begin the
process with the online application and exam.
Those selected will then have an oral board
examination and will need to pass a physical
fitness test.
Applicants must then pass an extensive
background check which includes reference
checks, work history verification, criminal
history, and credit checks.
Applicants must also pass a series of
psychological, medical, and physical fitness
examinations. A polygraph exam and substance
abuse screening will be administered as well.
Previous law enforcement experience is not
required.
On average, the training process takes about
nine months to complete, which includes the
10-week Basic Patrol Academy at the Idaho Peace
Officers Standards and Training (POST).
Troopers will then have an additional 14-week
Advanced Training Class with the ISP Training
Division.
Upon successful completion of both academies,
the new recruit will begin on-the-job field
training with experienced Troopers. The
academies and on-the-job training are intense
and require physically and mentally strong
individuals.
Applicants must be willing to work anywhere in
the state of Idaho. ISP attempts to accommodate
the applicants' choice of location if they are
hired, but the assignments are made based on
agency's needs first.
Troopers will be required to work all shifts
including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Starting pay for a Trooper is $17.67 per hour
and possibly higher if the candidate is a
current police officer with at least three years
experience as a sworn officer.
If you are interested in becoming an Idaho State
Trooper you must first meet the Minimum
Qualifications from Idaho POST requirements,
which include:
- United States citizenship;
- Graduate of a high school, or GED equivalent;
- Two or more years of responsible work experience or attendance at an
institution of higher learning following high
school graduation;
- Fingerprint clearance by the Idaho State Police Bureau of Criminal
Identification and the FBI;
- A conviction or withheld judgment for any local, state, or federal
crime may be grounds for rejection; and
- Have a valid driver's license
Additional qualifications include:
- Meet the Idaho State Police Drug Policy requirements;
- Meet the POST medical, vision, and hearing requirements; and
- Meet the requirements of the POST Physical Readiness Test.
The following is a list of likely employment
disqualifiers at the Idaho State Police. Do not
apply if you:
- Do not meet the requirements of the Idaho State Police Drug Policy;
- Have any felony conviction;
- Have any misdemeanor conviction within 5 years of your application
date;
- Have ever been decertified as a peace officer in any state or
jurisdiction; or
- Have been given any of the following Military Discharges:
Bad Conduct Discharge (BCD);
Dishonorable Discharge (DD); or
Administrative Discharge of than Honorable (OTH).
Interested applicants can read more detail, view
videos about this exciting opportunity and apply
online by visiting the Idaho State Police
website at
www.isp.idaho.gov. |
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