Benefits and Compensation

Wages – New Recruits

New recruits begin earning wages
as soon as they are hired. This includes time spent in the Idaho State Police Advanced Training Class (ATC). ATC is a comprehensive training program that meets Idaho POST certification training program requirements.

• $24.00 per hour to start for new recruits.
• Pay increase through Project CHOICE after successful completion of FTO (Field Training Officer) and one year probation.
• Eligible for overtime pay, holiday pay, and shift differential pay.

In addition to the salary and competitive benefits package, the Idaho State Police offers all eligible employees a program called Project CHOICE (Creating Hope, Opportunity, and Incentives for Career Employment).  Project CHOICE is a career ladder and salary enhancement program that allows the department to give pay increases based on performance and for various accomplishments. Project CHOICE is available upon successful completion of probation. Note:  All pay increases are subject to budget availability and approval.

Benefits

Besides a competitive pay structure, the Idaho State Police offers an attractive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Workers’ Compensation Insurance
• Deferred Compensation and 401K Plans
• Disability Benefits
• Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick Leave and Vacation Leave
• Family Medical Leave
• Project CHOICE (Creating Hope, Opportunity, and Incentives for Career Employment) – A career ladder and salary enhancement program that allows the department to give pay increases based on performance and for various accomplishments. Project CHOICE is available upon successful completion of probation.
• Overtime pay, holiday pay, and shift differential pay.

If you would like more information regarding benefits, please see the following:
The State of Idaho Employee Portal

Idaho Public Employee Retirement Benefits

The Idaho Division of Human Resources Benefits overview.

Trooper Lateral Starting Pay Rates

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

Years of Law Enforcement Experience	Base Pay Rate Per Hour
3 to 5.9 years	$25.02
6 to 8.9 years	$25.78
9 or more years	$26.81