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Idaho State Police now testing applicants for
Troopers; looking for candidates for rural
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October 3, 2015 |
The Idaho State Police will begin testing
applicants for Troopers beginning October 2,
through November 8. ISP anticipates hiring
approximately 20 new Troopers with positions
available in all of ISP's six district
offices.
ISP is specifically looking for applicants to
fill resident positions in remote and rural
communities in Idaho, and encourages applicants
wishing to reside in these communities to apply.
The hiring process takes about six months to
complete, and successful candidates will begin
training in May 2016.
Applicants may begin the online application
process and exam beginning October 2, but must
finish the online examination no later than
November 8. Applicants from this process will be
selected to participate in an oral board
examination and physical fitness test that will
take place in early December. The top applicants
from that process will then undergo 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,
along with a polygraph exam and substance abuse
screening. Previous law enforcement experience
is not required.
On average, the training process takes about
nine months to complete, which includes ISP's
20-week Advanced Training Class. Upon successful
completion of the academy, the new Troopers will
begin on-the-job field training with experienced
Troopers. The academy and on-the-job
training are intense and require physically and
mentally strong individuals.
Trooper applicants must be willing to work
anywhere in the state of Idaho. Troopers are
required to work all shifts including nights,
weekends, and holidays. Starting pay for a
Trooper is $19.48 per hour and possibly higher
if the candidate is a current peace officer with
at least five years experience. Additional pay
increases
are available after a probationary period for
skills and education such as Spanish fluency,
drug recognition experts, POST certificates and
college degrees.
Interested applicants can read more detail and
view videos about this exciting opportunity and
apply online by visiting the Idaho State Police
website at www.isp.idaho.gov. To apply and begin
the testing process visit the Human Resource
page of the website at
http://www.isp.idaho.gov/hr/currentJobs.html.
Have questions about what it takes to be a
Trooper or the hiring process? ISP has many
events planned to answer questions about the
hiring process and the many career opportunities
available as a Trooper.
Recruiters will be at career fairs and events to
answer questions on these dates at these
locations:
October 8 - College of Western
Idaho Career Fair - Nampa Campus Academic
Building -
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
October 14 - Boise State
University Career Fair - Student Union Building
- 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
October 27 - Career Enhancement
Expo - Mountain Home Air Force Base - Military
Personnel Only
ISP will also hold virtual Q&A sessions in
cooperation with the Idaho Department of Labor.
The sessions will be broadcast live from the
Meridian Department of Labor office and will be
connected virtually to Department of Labor
offices in Coeur d'Alene, Lewiston, Twin Falls,
Pocatello, and Idaho Falls on these dates:
October 13 - 4:00 p.m. to 7:00
p.m.
October 28 - 4:00 p.m. to 7:00
p.m.
November 4 - 4:00 p.m. to 7:00
p.m.
For those who unable to make it to an event in
person, ISP will also hold a Q&A session on
Twitter and Periscope on October 23 from 3:00 to
4:00 pm. ISP's Twitter handle is @IdahoStPolice. |
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