Trooper Lateral Starting Pay Rates

To be eligible for an ISP Trooper Lateral position, you must have a current Idaho POST Basic Patrol Certificate (or higher) or the equivalent from another state. Lateral officers with at least three consecutive years of experience may receive an additional pay incentive. The starting pay rate listed below is subject to change.

Other Benefits Include:

• Project CHOICE (Creating Hope, Opportunity, and Incentives for Career Employment) – A career ladder and salary enhancement program designed to increase pay based on performance and various accomplishments. Project CHOICE starts after successfully completing probation.
• Overtime pay, holiday pay, and shift differential pay
• Longevity Pay
• Sick and Vacation Leave
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI)
• Deferred Compensation and 401(k) Plans
• Disability Benefits
• Workers’ Compensation Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Family Medical Leave