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POLICE OFFICER

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Thank you for your interest in learning more about what it takes to become a Meridian Police Officer. This page includes information on the minimum qualifications, a list of automatic disqualifiers, the hiring process, salary and benefits, and possible career paths as a Police Officer.

 

Please take the time to review this information. Should you have any questions, the Recruiting Team will gladly assist you. 

Entry-Level Police Officer

Minimum Qualifications

All applicants must

meet the following:

  • Must be a United States citizen

  • Must possess a valid driver's license

  • Must be at least 21 years of age

  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent​

  • Must meet all the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) requirements for certification in the State of Idaho​

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  • 60 college credits from an accredited institution

  • ​​(3) years active duty military service, with an honorable discharge

1 of the following is preferred:

Lateral Police Officer

Minimum Qualifications

All applicants must

meet the following:

  • Must be a United States citizen

  • Must possess a valid driver's license

  • Must be at least 21 years of age

  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent

  • Must possess an Idaho Basic Patrol POST Certificate or out of state equivalent

  • Must have previous law enforcement training and experience

  • Must be in good standing with current department

Automatic Disqualifiers

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The items listed below include factors for which applicants may be automatically disqualified from the hiring process. Please keep in mind that a thorough and complete background investigation is completed for each and every applicant prior to receiving a conditional job offer. Based on the findings of the investigation, other factors (not listed below) may also lead an applicant to be disqualified from the hiring process. 

Personal Conduct:

  • Lying on the application, background information or failing to complete the form

  • Documented disciplinary problems, of a serious nature, with previous employers

  • Documented abuse of sick leave with previous employers

  • Military dismissal for a bad conduct charge, dishonorable discharge or administrative discharge other than honorable from the military service

Drug Use:

  • Any occasion of illegally manufacturing or delivering a controlled substance

  • Use of Marijuana, Cannabis, Hashish, Hash Oil or THC in synthetic and natural forms, Performance Enhancing Drugs or Psilocybin (Mushrooms) within the past 3 years

  • Use of any controlled substance, including but not limited to: Amphetamines, Methamphetamine, Cocaine, Hallucinogens, Opiates, Spice, Bath Salts, Synthetic Drugs or other Narcotics; if 5 or less occurrences, within the past 5 years; if more than 5 occurrences, within the past 10 years

  • "Huffing" of any substance, including but not limited to: Gasoline, Glue, Paint, and Paint Thinner on more than 2 occasions within the past 5 years

Traffic Offenses & Criminal Convictions:

  • More than 5 moving traffic violation convictions during the 5 years prior to application

  • A conviction of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) within the past 5 years

  • Proven allegations of Domestic Violence, whether criminally charged or not

  • Misdemeanor convictions within the past 5 years

  • Any Felony convictions

CONTACT

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(208) 888-6678

PDRECRUITING@MERIDIANCITY.ORG

VISIT

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1401 EAST WATERTOWER STREET

MERIDIAN, IDAHO 83642

MONDAY-FRIDAY:  7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

TELL

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THANKS FOR SUBMITTING!

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