Training Associate

Self-Sponsored Coordinator
Susan Mahoney
Phone: 208-884-7349
Fax: 208-884-7398
susan.mahoney@post.idaho.gov

• General requirements for attendance
  in all self-sponsored programs

• General information about the academy
  (Including Rules and Regulations)

• Costs for the Basic Patrol Academy
  Self-Sponsored Program

• Training Calendar

• Costs for the Basic Detention Academy
  Self-Sponsored Program

• Application Packet (PDF format)

• Equipment

• Questions?
  E-Mail: Susan Mahoney Phone: 208-884-7349 Fax:  208-884-7398

General Requirements for Attendance

• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Must have graduated from an accredited high school or have a G.E.D.
• Have not less than two years of responsible work experience following high school graduation.
• No past criminal history and no convictions of DUI or suspended drivers license within the two years prior to application.
• No misdemeanor convictions in the past two years.  This includes Minor in Possession, Open Container, and Inattentive Driving.......................... 
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and no more than four (5) moving traffic violations in the three (3) years preceding application.
• Must be of good moral character as determined by a background investigation.
• Meet minimum vision and hearing standards.
• Be free of any physical, emotional, or mental conditions which might adversely affect performance of a peace officer as determined by a medical examination and psychological test
• Pass a physical agility test.
• Must attain a minimum score of 75% on the Police Officer Selection test.
• Must pass a polygraph examination and a psychological evaluation.
• No bankruptcies within the last two years.

Please note that on any DUI, Suspended Drivers License, Minor in Possession, Open Container, or Inattentive Driving convictions, you will need to submit a detailed written explanation, as well as copies of the agency citation/report, and copies of the court disposition. No exceptions! This information will then be presented to the Director of  P.O.S.T. for the possibility of approving a waiver. If the written explanation, copies of the agency citation/report, and copy of the court disposition are not included with application, your application will be disqualified.

Costs for the Basic Police Academy

Application Fee
A $500 application fee is required for Basic Peace Officer Candidates. This fee must accompany the application and is non-refundable. No application will be processed until this fee is received. The application fee covers the costs involved of conducting the background investigation, polygraph, psychological, and written examinations.

Tuition Fee
The tuition and equipment fee for Basic Peace Officer candidates is $5,950.00.

Total Fees: $500 (application fee) + $5,450 (tuition fee) = $5950.00.

Equipment

The Idaho POST Acdemy will provide self-sponsored students with the equipment required for successful completion of basic training. During the course of basic training, each student will be issued equipment necessary for the selected course of study. The student will be held strictly responsible for the proper upkeep and maintenance of all issued equipment.