Police Officer 2026

City of Idaho Falls • Idaho Falls, ID

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Idaho Falls Police Department (IFPD) is creating a list of eligible candidates for the position of Police Officer. We are continuously accepting applications with passing written exam and physical agility test scores. The IFPD conducts all police officer testing through www.publicsafetytesting.com (PST). This allows you to take our written and physical agility tests at various locations around the country, as found on PST’s website. Make sure to select the Idaho Falls Police Department on the PST website when you sign up so we are notified of your results if you aren’t testing in person at IFPD. IFPD will administer the in-person written exam and physical agility test in Idaho Falls periodically. Whether you test in-person at IFPD, or online through PST, you must fill out an application on the City of Idaho Falls website www.idahofallsidaho.gov, and you must register for testing through PST’s website.

Requirements

• United States citizenship (this is a POST Certification requirement).
• 21 years of age by date of hire.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (copy of transcripts required).
• A valid driver's license.
• The ability to successfully complete all testing requirements.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• The ability to function on a day-to-day basis with limited supervision.
• Certified by the Idaho Peace Officer Standards Training (POST) Council within one year of employment.
• Successful candidates must pass a thorough background investigation.
• Successful candidates must pass medical, polygraph and psychological examinations (after a contingent offer of employment).

Responsibilities

• Enforces all applicable city, state, laws and ordinances by apprehending, citing and arresting violators as appropriate; investigates criminal activity, gathers evidence, interviews victims, witnesses and suspects and takes appropriate action to solve case and to bring suspects before proper judicial process; investigates traffic accidents, enforces traffic and parking violations; directs traffic and assists motorists as needed; serves warrants, processes, notices, summons and subpoenas and keeps records of disposition.
• Responds to calls for service and renders aid to distressed citizens by maintaining the peace, supplying information, and aiding in assisting the citizens as applicable.
• Completes detailed and accurate reports of daily activities, criminal cases, arrests, traffic accidents and other cases as appropriate; presents evidence and testimony in court and other hearings as required.
• Operates police vehicle and other department equipment in a manner that will maximize its life span and will provide the utmost safety for the officer and the public; maintains visible presence to deter and prevent crime; checks for building security and illegal activity.
• Performs ongoing public relations to enhance the image of the department within the community; as assigned, represents the department by speaking at public meetings and schools to educate and inform citizens; presents a professional image in both appearance and demeanor.
• Participates in delivering program(s) unique to elementary, Junior High and High schools; focus on safety, drug awareness, alcohol (DUI), gang activity, truancy, violence, theft, vandalism, trespassing, traffic, etc.; conducts lectures, workshops, classes, or gives presentations related to criminal activity within the schools to assist school officials; educates participants and youth regarding law enforcement practices; demonstrates specialized equipment explains efficiency and effectiveness of the same.
• Educates public regarding effective action through organized community efforts; develops and delivers domestic violence and child abuse prevention programs.
• Receives training in law enforcement principles and procedures, such as criminal investigation, evidence collection, patrol, and traffic procedures.
• Receives training in applicable Laws, Ordinances, Codes, and Departmental Rules and Procedures.
• Performs departmental public relations functions; delivers public speeches at community gatherings, church meetings, civic meetings, schools, etc.; conducts community liquor compliance checks; acts as trainer to workers performing as servers in establishments that sell alcoholic beverages.
• Performs in various programs for special target populations of the community as needed to address needs, concerns, and issues pertaining to crime prevention and public relations; performs specialty resource functions by administrative assignment; enforces all applicable city, and state, laws by apprehending, citing, and arresting violators on or off school property; may monitor student activities and apprise administration of legal concerns or discipline.
• Conducts criminal investigations on cases involving juvenile offenders; establishes rapport with school officials, students and parents; advises students, parents and school officials in criminal matters; makes arrests as needed.
• Works closely with specially trained Police canine to develop an effective relationship; trains canine daily and weekly in aggression, evidence search, area search, obedience, and crowd control; maintains accurate records of all training and line duty activities; maintains personal file on canine; prepares and submits reports as necessary; insures proper care and feeding, health and safety of canine; maintains accurate records of dog tag licenses and shots; performs necessary cleaning and maintenance of dog, kennel, and police vehicle.
• Performs initial or assigned case investigations; may be called upon to assist department detective or be assigned major case investigations, performs advanced investigations on various felony crimes; works closely with Sergeants, Lieutenants, Captains, and Police Chief in solving difficult cases; investigates, follows-up and insures completion of all cases; conducts research and pursues clues, makes telephone calls, tracks criminal histories, secures existing data information on suspects, etc.
• Answers business/bank complaints of financial crimes including theft, forgery, scams, bounced checks, embezzlements, bad credit and white collar crimes; alerts businesses and community of check forgeries, and short change artists; investigates use and trafficking of illegal drugs; may serve as a drug recognition expert (DRE).
• Receives specialized training and provides specialty services for the department; acts as a bomb technician, drug specialist, forensic analyst, crime scene analyst, SWAT, sniper, etc.
• Performs law enforcement duties at the airport, terminal building, passenger screening/boarding facility and Security Identification Display area (SIDA); conducts security patrols and monitors the airport grounds and facilities ensuring security and safety requirements are being met and maintained; prepares reports and maintains records in accordance with local, State and Federal requirements; performs all airport security functions as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision and life coverage
• retirement benefits through PERSI. PERSI is a defined benefit plan that offers guaranteed retirement benefits for full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED