Entry Level Police

HTU; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Caldwell Police Department is seeking a dedicated police officer to patrol assigned areas, respond to incidents, and investigate crimes. The role requires an Idaho Peace Officer standards certification, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver's license.

Candidates must be able to work day, swing, graveyard, and on-call shifts, and pass various screenings including CJIS background checks and medical evaluations. This is a full-time position with community-focused responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Idaho Peace Officer standards certification is required.
• Current and valid driver’s license is required.
• CJIS background check and pre-employment screenings are required.
• Ability to work holidays, day, swing, graveyard, on-call, overtime and call-back as needed.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas to observe, monitor, and enforce laws and ordinances.
• Responds to requests for police services, emergencies, crimes, and traffic violations.
• Conducts investigations, gathers evidence, and interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects.
• Issues warnings/citations for traffic violations; performs DUI tests and vehicle searches.
• Assumes command on scene in absence of supervisory ranks.
• Maintains relationships with prosecutors, courts, victims, and community members.
• Supports specialized units addressing specific crimes and safety issues.
• Promotes a crime-free school environment through investigations and community engagement.
• Performs other duties as assigned within Caldwell Police Department.

Skills

Driver's license

Shift flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Idaho Peace Officer standards certification

Job description

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Patrolling assigned areas to observe, monitor, and enforce laws, ordinances, and statutes.
• Responding to requests for police services, including emergencies, criminal activity, and traffic violations.
• Conducting investigations, gathering evidence, interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects.
• Issuing warnings and citations for traffic violations; performing DUI field tests and vehicle searches.
• Assuming command responsibility on scene in the absence of supervisory ranks.
• Maintaining positive relationships with prosecutors, courts, victims, and community members.
• Supporting specialized units addressing specific crimes and community safety issues.
• Promoting a crime-free school environment through investigations and community engagement.
• Performing other duties as assigned within the Caldwell Police Department.

About You

The company is looking for candidates who meet the following qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training providing necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Current and valid driver’s license.
• Idaho Peace Officer standards certification.
• Ability to work assigned shifts including holidays, day, swing, graveyard, on-call, overtime, and call-back as needed.
• Successful completion of education verification, polygraph exam, post-offer medical examination, physical fitness test, psychological evaluation by a licensed psychologist, and Criminal Justice Information System background check (CJIS).
• Compliance with City of Caldwell Drug Free Workplace regulations, including pre-employment drug screening and ongoing testing.
• Qualification and maintenance of standards to carry firearms.