Lateral Police Officer

Overview

The Boise Police Department seeks dedicated, experienced law enforcement professionals to join our progressive and service-oriented team. As a Lateral Police Officer, you will perform essential law enforcement and crime prevention duties, including patrolling assigned areas to enforce ordinances, laws, and statutes. You will interact regularly with the community to provide education, investigative services, and crime prevention efforts, fostering positive police-citizen relationships.

With nearly 300 sworn officers, we offer diverse career opportunities, including specialty assignments, advanced training, and pathways for professional growth. Our department is committed to Community Policing and maintaining strong partnerships with schools, businesses, and neighborhoods to ensure public safety and enhance the quality of life in Boise.

THE CITY OF BOISE POLICE DEPARTMENT IS CURRENTLY ESTABLISHING A LATERAL OFFICER ELIGIBILITY LIST TO FILL FUTURE VACANCIES.

To qualify as a lateral candidate you must:

• Be a citizen of the United States
• Be at least 21 years of age by the date of hire
• Have held a full-time, sworn, certified law enforcement officer position with an Idaho P.O.S.T. Basic Patrol Officer Certificate or greater/equivalent within the last five years
• Be in good standing with current/most recent department(s)

Applicants must not:

• Have used marijuana within the past 1 year or while employed as a law enforcement officer
• Have used any other controlled substances within the past 5 years or while employed as a law enforcement officer
• Have any felony convictions over the age of 18
• Have received any DUIs in the last 2 years or
• Have received 2 DUIs in the last 5 years or
• Have received more than 5 traffic violations in the last 3 years

The Boise Police Department offers competitive wages and an excellent benefits package for incoming recruits. You can see the complete wages and benefits for new hires, specialties, and more laid out in our current BPD Union Contract.

• BPD Wages and Benefits

Notes: BPD reserves the right to make changes to the hiring process based on department needs.

Steps include:

• Application
• Physical Readiness Test – conducted monthly on an as needed basis
• Oral Board Interview – conducted monthly on an as needed basis
• Background and Polygraph Testing - Estimated 3 - 4 weeks to complete
• Final Onboarding Appointments - Estimated 2 weeks to complete
• Applicants will be selected for backgrounds based on overall candidate ranking. Applicants will be notified by email and requested to submit the required background documents, Personal History Statement, and Personal Information Questionnaire within 7 business days.

Provides information and assistance to motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians regarding traffic violations, traffic issues, and relevant issues as required. Patrols an assigned area with the goal of preventing traffic violations and accidents. Aids persons in trouble and makes referrals to other agencies as appropriate. Issues warnings and/or citations for nonmoving and moving violations. Conducts traffic stops, performs appropriate field tests on citizens suspected of Driving Under the Influence (DUI), searches vehicles, and arrests suspects based on probable cause.

Responds to reports of suspected violations in-progress and general calls for service such as burglar alarms, armed robberies, assaults and batteries, disturbance of the peace, mental health crisis, and other issues as they arise. Identifies issues upon arriving on scene, and takes appropriate actions such as mediating disputes, securing crime scenes, gathering evidence, etc. Interviews available victims, witnesses and suspects. Handles and assists with criminal investigations.

Initiates, performs, and assists with probable-cause arrests in compliance with all city, state, and federal standards. Responds to, assists with, and/or otherwise notifies proper authorities of emergencies, immediate public safety issues, and related incidents as they occur.

Assumes command responsibility for conduct and effectiveness of patrol officers and other…