Self-Sponsored Student Program

 
Susan Mahoney

Susan Mahoney
Training Associate
Self-Sponsored Coordinator
Phone: 208.884.7349
Fax: 208.884.7398
susan.mahoney@post.idaho.gov

Drug Use Policy

The Self-Sponsored Program has adopted the
Idaho State Police Drug Use Policy.

In 1969 the Idaho Legislature enacted legislation that made possible the first full-time basic police academy which opened on January 4, 1970. In 1974 legislation was passed which mandated that all peace officers within the state be certified and in 1995 the Idaho Legislature approved a self-sponsored program. The Idaho State Police is a 148,000 square foot facility located on 43 acres in Meridian, Idaho. The facility includes an administration building, physical training building, dormitory, cafeteria and warehouse. The campus houses the administrative offices, state-of-the-art classrooms, physical training areas, and student accommodations to make this a modern and complete educational facility.

PLEASE NOTE:  Applications for October 2010 Academy due August 9, 2010.  Previously the applications were due August 15.  The deadline is now August 9, 2010 and testing for self-sponsored will be August 17-18, 2010.

The Self-Sponsored Application DUE DATE for Basic Patrol Academy #166 is due August 9, 2010.  All applications must be complete and applications recieved after August 9, 2010 will be concidered for Academy #167 the March, 2011 Academy.Once your application has been accepted you will be notified of the Academy entrance test dates.  Test dates will be scheduled for early September.  Basic Patrol Academy #166 will begin October 4, 2010.Please remember that space is limited and POST is obligated, by law, to provide training first to officers and deputies already affiliated with Idaho law enforcement agencies.  If registrations for self-sponsored students exceed the space available in Basic Patrol Academy #166 students may be placed in other academies if seats are available. 
 
If you have questions regarding the self-sponsored program or your application, please contact Susan Mahoney.

 
General requirements for attendance
in all self-sponsored programs
Academy Regulations
Costs for the Basic Patrol Academy
Self-Sponsored Program
Application Packet
Equipment
Questions? Contact Susan Mahoney

General Requirements for Attendance

Anyone interested in attending P.O.S.T. as a self-sponsored student must meet the following requirements:
  • Must be a citizen of the United States.
  • Must have graduated from an accredited high school or have a G.E.D.
  • Have a minimum of two (2) years of any combination of responsible work experience, military service, education, or any other productive activity.
  • 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 (4) 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 $10,374.00.

Total Fees: $500 (application fee) + $9,874.00 (tuition fee) = $10,374.00.

 

Equipment

The Idaho POST Academy 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.