Compensation Package

Wages

New recruits begin earning wages as soon as they are hired. This includes time spent in the Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training Academy (POST) and the Idaho State Police Advanced Training Class (ATC). Current pay information for new recruits is:

• $17.67 per hour to start for new recruits.

• Pay increase after successful completion of FTO (Field Training Officer).  This takes approximately 8 months.
• Pay increase after completion of 1 year probation and Advanced Crash Investigation training.
• Eligible for overtime pay, holiday pay, and shift differential pay.

In addition to the salary and competitive benefits package, the Idaho State Police offers all eligible employees a program called Project Choice.  Project Choice is a career ladder and salary enhancement program that allows the department to give pay increases based on performance and for various accomplishments.  Note:  All pay increases are subject to budget availability and approval.

Benefits

Besides a competitive pay structure, the Idaho State Police offers an attractive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Workers' Compensation Insurance
• Deferred Compensation and 401K Plans
• Disability Benefits
• Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, and Longevity
• Family Medical Leave

If you would like more information regarding benefits, please see
The State of Idaho Employee Portal and
The Idaho Division of Human Resources Benefits overview.