Police Officer

Embrace the Call: Be Part of Twin Falls' Finest, Our Community's Pride.

The Twin Falls Police Department is committed to finding individuals who are ready to serve with PRIDE-Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dignity, and Excellence. The City of Twin Falls offers a strong sense of community, endless opportunities for growth, and a commitment to safety and service. We seek individuals who are ready to wear our badge, protect with honor, and make a lasting impact alongside a team committed to excellence. Answer the call, serve with purpose, and build your future with the Twin Falls Police Department.

The City of Twin Falls is conducting open testing for the position of Patrol Officer. This testing is designed to establish a pool of qualified candidates from which current job vacancies will be filled.

Sign-on bonus available!
Position Police Officer Introductory Police Officer 1 Police Officer 2 Police Officer 3 ExperienceNone1 year2 years5 yearsSuccessful completion of the hiring process and at the end of the first pay period$1,250$1,500$1,750$2,000Successful completion of the first year of employment$2,500$2,500$4,000$5,000Successful completion of Field Officer Training and transition to "alone status"$1,250$2,000$2,500$3,000Total Sign-on Bonus$5,000$6,000$8,250$10,000

EXPECTED STARTING SALARY: * Effective October 1, 2024 *
Position Police Officer Introductory Police Officer 1 Police Officer 2 Police Officer 3 ExperienceNone1 year2 years5 yearsHourly Rate$25.46$27.22$29.82$35.15

Automatic Disqualifiers

Applicants MUST NOT:

• Have used marijuana within the past one (1) year
• Have used other controlled substances within the past five (5) years
• Have any felony convictions over the age of 18
• Have received any DUIs in the last two (2) years
• Have received two (2) DUIs in the last five (5) years or
• Have received more than five (5) traffic violations in the last three (3) years

Minimum Qualifications

• Be a citizen of the United States
• Be at least 21 years of age by the date of hire
• Possess a valid state-issued driver's license
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) Certification (This is a requirement of employment for this position, and the City of Twin Falls provides opportunities to complete this step after you're hired)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Law enforcement experience
• Current POST Certification

Additional Qualifications:

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proficient reading comprehension
• Emotional intelligence
• Problem-solving ability
• Successful completion of testing requirements
• Ability to function independently on a day-to-day basis
• Community-minded with a service orientation

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive benefits package offered by the City of Twin Falls includes:
  • Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI)
  • Bi-weekly accrual of vacation and sick leave
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Paid long-term disability and life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Wellness program
  • Medical and dental insurance

Pre-employment Requirements:

If selected to move forward in the process, the following outlines steps required before we can hire you:

• Physical Readiness Test (PRT)
• Psychological Evaluation to determine job suitability
• Thorough background investigation
• Polygraph
• Drug Screen
• Comprehensive medical examination

To submit an application, click here!

Please note, we have a tattoo policy and encourage applicants with visible tattoos to reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io for more information.