Wages
Current Pay Scale - 2024
| Years of Service | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|
| 0 - 2.9 | $27.84 |
| 3 - 5.9 | $28.94 |
| 6 - 8.9 | $29.97 |
| 9+ | $31.32 |
Total wages depend on numerous factors, such as incentive pay, CHOICE, and education, with increases subject to budget availability and approval.
New Recruit
Recruits start earning wages on their hire date and become eligible for overtime pay, holiday pay, and shift differential pay after completing the field training process and a one-year probation.
Comprehensive Training with Compensation: ISP Advanced Training Class (ATC)
We invest in your success! Recruits are paid while attending the ISP Advanced Training Class (ATC), a rigorous program that meets Idaho POST certification training requirements. Be prepared to excel in your career with the knowledge and skills gained during this comprehensive training.
Lateral Trooper
We value prior law enforcement experience! Lateral trooper opportunities are available for individuals with a current Idaho POST Basic Patrol Certificate (or higher) or an equivalent from another state. Officers with at least three consecutive years of experience may also qualify for additional pay incentives.
Join us at ISP, where your journey is not just a job – it’s a rewarding career filled with opportunities for growth, recognition, and success! Apply today and become a part of the Idaho State Police family.
Project CHOICE
Your dedication and commitment matter – Unlock your potential with Project CHOICE (Creating Hope, Opportunity, and Incentives for Career Employment). This innovative program offers a career ladder and salary enhancement, providing the opportunity to earn pay increases based on performance and specific accomplishments after successfully completing the Field Training Officer (FTO) program and a one-year probation period.
Benefits
Besides competitive pay, ISP offers attractive benefits that include:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Workers’ Compensation Insurance
- Deferred Compensation and 401K Plans
- Disability Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick Leave and Vacation Leave
- Family Medical Leave
- Project CHOICE
- Overtime pay, holiday pay, and shift differential pay
- Retirement:
- ISP is one of 800 employers who are members of the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI).
- The PERSI Base Plan is a qualified tax-deferred plan under IRS Code Section 401(a), where both the employer and employee contribute. Employee contributions are credited to a personal account, while employer contributions are pooled in a trust fund that covers benefits for all members.
- PERSI is a defined benefit plan with pension benefits determined by the length of contribution with a five-year vesting schedule.