Meridian · Idaho · City / town police

Meridian Police Department

Hiring process, pay research and preparation guide.

Information last reviewed . Hiring status: not verified.

What we have researched

Advertised entry-level hiring rate
$36.33/hour

Effective date not stated on recruiting home page · Reviewed 2026-10-20. Base pay is not total compensation.

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Researched hiring process & preparation

Partial profile reviewed 2026-10-20. Not proof of an opening.

Minimum requirements

Not yet researched separately. Confirm eligibility and disqualifiers in the current employer announcement.

Lateral entry

Separate lateral requirements and training arrangements need confirmation.

Recruiting contact

Meridian police recruiting

pdrecruiting@meridiancity.org

Hiring outline

  1. Apply through city jobs; entry applicants complete written testing and physical readiness testing.
  2. Oral board, background review, chief interview, polygraph, psychological and medical/drug screening follow.

Physical testing

Idaho POST PRT includes jumping, sit-ups, push-ups and two running events; follow the linked current packet.

Benefits

Needs confirmation

Hiring incentives

Availability and terms need confirmation.

The page says out-of-town applicants should expect at least two trips. Entry hiring pay is not separately labeled academy pay, so no recruit-rate conversion is inferred.

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Sources and review dates by topic

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  • Minimum requirements: Separate source check not recorded
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  • Hiring process: Separate source check not recorded
  • Physical testing: Separate source check not recorded
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  • Recruiting contact: Separate source check not recorded
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Official recruiting resources

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Frequently asked questions

What salary information is available for Meridian Police Department?

Advertised entry-level hiring rate: $36.33/hour. Confirm current rates and your eligible step with the employer.

What hiring process does Meridian Police Department describe?

Apply through city jobs; entry applicants complete written testing and physical readiness testing. Oral board, background review, chief interview, polygraph, psychological and medical/drug screening follow.

What physical testing information is available for Meridian Police Department?

Idaho POST PRT includes jumping, sit-ups, push-ups and two running events; follow the linked current packet.

Is Meridian Police Department hiring now?

Current hiring status and application deadlines are not verified. A recruiting page alone does not confirm an opening. Use the employer’s current announcement before applying.

When was this Meridian Police Department research reviewed?

This partial profile was reviewed 2026-10-20. That is not a vacancy verification date, and reading this page does not refresh the underlying research.

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