Commissioned Qualifications

The Idaho State Police selects the finest individuals to serve as troopers who serve across the diverse landscapes of Idaho. The details below outline the prerequisites and disqualifiers for employment. Joining ISP isn’t just about securing a job; it’s about embarking on a journey of excellence in law enforcement. Serve with us.

Requirements:

• Be a citizen of the United States.
• Graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Possess a valid driving license from their state of residence and qualify for an Idaho driver’s license.
• Fingerprint clearance by the ISP Bureau of Criminal Identification and the FBI. A conviction or withheld judgment for any local, state, or federal crime may be grounds for rejection.
• Complete a background investigation.
• Successfully complete a polygraph examination.
• Meet the ISP Drug Policy Requirements.

Disqualifiers:

Several factors may disqualify interested applicants from becoming a trooper. Do not apply if you:

• Have any felony conviction;
• Have any misdemeanor conviction within 5 years of your application date;
• Have ever been decertified as a peace officer in any state or jurisdiction;
• Have been given any of the following Military Discharges: Bad Conduct Discharge (BCD), Dishonorable Discharge (DD), or Administrative Discharge other than Honorable (OTH);
• Do not meet the requirements of the Idaho State Police Drug Policy; or
• Have ever been fired from a job, with just cause, for any of the following reasons:
  
  • Theft of company property;
  • Misuse of company or department finances;
  • Falsification of time reporting or other official documents;
  • Sick leave abuse (use of sick time in violation of applicable laws, rules and procedures);
  • Drug or alcohol use that negatively affected job performance; or
  • Committing any form of illegal harassment.

  For ISP employment, a conviction entails pleading guilty or being found guilty, regardless of the judgment form or withheld judgment. Rarely considered, requests to waive any listed disqualifications mandate written approval from the ISP Director.