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