The City of Moscow Police Department is seeking qualified entry and lateral candidates for the position of police officer to serve the community. Qualified applicants must be 21 years old, have a high school diploma or equivalent and able to pass the Idaho POST physical agility standard. Candidates must embrace the concept of community policing and perform a variety of specialized duties as assigned.
Successful candidates will undergo an extensive background investigation that includes psychological, polygraph, and medical examinations.
The City offers a benefits package that includes paid health, dental, vision and life insurance. Additional benefits include an HRA VEBA, Flexible Spending Account, supplemental life and voluntary insurance plans. The City provides paid sick and vacation leave; eleven paid holidays per year and inclusion in the Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI). The City of Moscow is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
A completed law enforcement application, resume and cover letter are required and must be emailed. This application is different from the online job application for all other city positions and must be emailed directly to humanresources@ci.moscow.id.us.
For more information about police positions, please contact Captain Roger Lanier at 208-883-7059 or rlanier@ci.moscow.id.us
Qualifications
Graduation from high school or GED Valid Driver’s License
Special Requirements
Ability to pass a criminal history background check
Miscellaneous Information
The City offers a benefits package that includes paid health, dental, vision and life insurance. Additional benefits include an annual Voluntary Employees’ Beneficiary Association Health Reimbursement Account or Health Spending Account contribution, Flexible Spending Account, supplemental life, and other supplemental voluntary medical options. The City provides paid sick and vacation leave; eleven paid holidays per year and inclusion in the Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI). The City of Moscow is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. The City of Moscow is an equal opportunity employer and will accord a preference in employment to eligible veterans.