Careers with the Pocatello Police Department

Officer Recruitment Information

The Pocatello Police Department hires both entry-level candidates and lateral entry officers. To understand the hiring process, please follow the links below and review the Personnel Administration Rules (PDF) that pertain to initial appointment (entry level) and the appointment of experienced (lateral entry) police officers.

Entry Level Candidates

• Entry Level Hiring Process
• Entry Level Exam
• If you pass the entry level exam, you may apply as an officer recruit by opening the City of Pocatello Employment Opportunities page and clicking the Apply button under Police Officer Recruit.

Lateral Entry Officers

• Lateral Entry Hiring Process
• You may apply as a lateral transfer by opening the City of Pocatello Employment Opportunities page and clicking the Apply button under Police Officer – Lateral Transfer.

The City of Pocatello Police Department is an equal opportunity and veteran's preference employer. For recruitment questions, please email us at policerecruiting@pocatello.us or contact Captain Cliff Kelley at 208-234-6114.