- Age: Must be at least 21 years old.
- Vision: Corrected: 20/20; Strong Eye Corrected: 20/20; Weak Eye Corrected: 20/60.
- Education/Experience: High School diploma or G.E.D. required. Two-year college degree preferred.
- Physical/Medical: Weight must be proportionate to height. Successful applicants must pass the P.O.S.T. physical agility test, the P.O.S.T. medical/vision/hearing examination, drug test, polygraph, and a psychological evaluation prior to appointment.
- Background: A thorough background investigation will be conducted on successful applicants identified for possible appointment.
- Lateral applicants: Must meet all Idaho P.O.S.T. requirements and have successfully completed a P.O.S.T. certified basic academy including an out of state equivalent and are experienced police officers who have worked for other municipal, county, or state agencies completing a probationary period and having a minimum of twenty-four (24) of full-time employment in either a patrol or investigative capacity. The 24 months may include academy and field training time. Corrections, reserve officer, security officer, and federal officer experience does not fulfill our requirement for certified police experience needed as a lateral applicant. A photocopy of your P.O.S.T. certificate must be attached to your application at the time of submission.
- Valid driver's license.
Current Lateral Police Officer applicants will receive an entry hourly wage of $30.45 to $42.88 based on the approved lateral hire program that is dependent on previous sworn experience and agency size. Additional pay is available for educational incentive, shift differential, holiday pay, etc.
For detailed compensation summary information and the Coeur d’Alene Police Association Collective Bargaining Agreement go to: https://www.cdaid.org/hr
Patrol Division personnel work 10-hour-and-40-minute shifts in a 28-day work cycle, during which officers work five days and have four days off. Officers have five days off every third rotation. An excellent benefits package is available and membership in the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) and Social Security is required.