Career Opportunities

The Meridian Police Department is actively looking for qualified men and women to join our team! If you have a desire to serve one of the best and fastest growing cities in the nation, you're in the right place! As a member of the MPD, you will work alongside a group of your peers as you serve and protect the citizens of our great community!

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To apply for a position, simply click the "Apply Now" button located in the top right corner of each page. Before applying, please make sure you've read through the minimum qualifications and hiring process specific to the position you will be applying to.

Police Officer

Currently Accepting Applications. 

Open Date: July 13, 2021

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Entry-Level Police Officer Hiring Salary:  $24.52 per Hour

Lateral Police Officer Hiring Salary: 
$28.03-$34.76 per Hour (Depends on Experience)

Community Service Officer

Not Currently Accepting Applications

Open Date: TBA

Close Date: TBA

Community Service Officer Hiring Salary: $19.99-$24.53 per Hour (Depends on Experience)

Salary Range: $19.99-$29.98 per Hour

Code Enforcement Officer

Not Currently Accepting Applications

Open Date: TBA

Close Date: TBA

Code Enforcement Officer Hiring Salary: $18.17-22.30 per Hour (Depends on Experience)

Salary Range:18.17-$27.25 per Hour

Evidence

Technician

Not Currently Accepting Applications

Open Date: TBA

Close Date: TBA

Evidence Technician Hiring Salary: $18.17-$22.30 per Hour (Depends on Experience)

Salary Range: $18.17-$27.25 per Hour

Crime Prevention

Specialists

Not Currently Accepting Applications

Open Date: TBA

Close Date: TBA

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Crime Prevention Specialist Hiring Salary: $19.99-$24.53 per Hour (Depends on Experience)

Crime Prevention Specialist Salary Range: $19.99-$29.98 per Hour

Substance Abuse Prevention & Anti-Drug Coordinators

Not Currently Accepting Applications

Open Date: TBA

Close Date: TBA

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Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator Hiring Salary: $26.62-$32.68 per Hour (Depends on Experience)

Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator Salary Range: $26.62-$39.92 per Hour

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Anti-Drug Coordinator Hiring Salary (P/T): $16.52-$20.26 per Hour (Depends on Experience)

Anti-Drug Coordinator Salary Range: $16.52-$24.78 per Hour

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Crime Analysis Unit

Not Currently Accepting Applications

Open Date: TBA

Close Date: TBA

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Crime Analyst Hiring Salary: $16.52-$20.26 per Hour (Depends on Experience)

Crime Analyst Salary Range: $16.52-$24.78 per Hour

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Crime Data Specialist (NIBRS) Hiring Salary: $15.00-$18.41 per Hour (Depends on Experience)

Crime Data Specialist Salary Range: $15.00-$22.52 per Hour

Victim Witness Coordinator

Not Currently Accepting Applications

Open Date: TBA

Close Date: TBA

Victim Witness Coordinator Hiring Salary: $21.99-$26.98 per Hour (Depends on Experience)

Salary Range: $21.99-$32.99 per Hour

Records

Not Currently Accepting Applications

Open Date: TBA

Close Date: TBA

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Records Retention Analyst Hiring Salary: $16.52-20.26 per Hour (Depends on Experience)

Records Retention Analyst Salary Range: $16.52-$24.78 per Hour

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Records Clerk/Data Clerk Hiring Salary: $15.00-$18.41 per Hour (Depends on Experience)

Records Clerk/Data Clark Salary Range; $15.00-$22.52 per Hour

WHY MERIDIAN?

Recognized by Money magazine as one of the Top 10 Cities to Live in America for 2020.

According to the National Council for Home Safety and Security, Meridian was rated the 2nd safest city in Idaho for 2020. 

91% of Meridian residents rated the city as a great place to live and raise a family in the most recent city survey.

Get Connected

1401 East Watertower Street Meridian, Idaho 83642

pdrecruiting@meridiancity.org  |  Tel: 208-888-6678