Patrol Lateral Testing

Patrol Lateral Testing Closes 24-Apr-2026 (MST)Sheriff - Law Enforcement & Administration605 N Capital Ave, Idaho Falls, ID, United States26.53 per hourHourlyFull Time April 24, 2025 Bonneville County Sheriff's Office Applicant Assessment Notice "LATERAL" The Bonneville County Sheriff's Office is offering essential job function assessments for Law Enforcement Certified or Certifiable applicants who are interested in potential employment as an Idaho P.O.S.T. Certified Patrol Deputy. Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to apply: Idaho P.O.S.T. Basic Peace Officer Certificate OR Idaho P.O.S.T. Basic Peace Officer Certifiable (Graduate from a Certifying Program) OR Basic Peace Officer Certificate from another state The range for starting salary for this position is at the Bonneville County Sheriff's discretion, based on applicant's experience, training and other factors. Applicants must apply online at this website: https://bonneville.applicantpro.com/jobs/3725819 Applicant testing will be done on an individual basis TBD. "Patrol" written and physical assessments are specific to potential employment for Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Certified Peace Officer authority. Patrol assessments are given in the English language. Assessments give applicants an opportunity to demonstrate ability to perform essential job functions that include, but are not limited to: follow oral instructions, read, reading comprehension, memory retention, basic math, and directions. All assessment materials are provided for each session however, the Sheriff does not provide study materials to prepare for the assessment. The Sheriff will consider applicants who demonstrate ability to perform essential job functions by correctly answering at least 60% of the written assessment . Qualifying applicants may schedule a time to participate in the respective physical ability assessments. Event Minimum Passing Score Rest Period Vertical Jump = or > 14.0 Inches One Minute Sit-Ups = or > 15 Sit-Ups Maximum Push-Ups = or > 21 Push-Ups 300-Meter Run = or < 77 Seconds 1.5-Mile Run/Walk = or < 17:17 Minutes A physician's signed medical waiver for a temporary medical condition may be considered, and may postpone, but not permanently excuse an applicant's participation in a physical assessment. *Essential Job Functions listed in Job Description and Addendum. INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A CURRENT APPLICATION ONLINE, TO INCLUDE A COPY OF CURRENT LAW ENFORCEMENT CERTIFICATION, COPY OF DIPLOMA OR TRANSCRIPT OR GED, APPLICABLE MILITARY DOCUMENTS AND SCHEDULE TESTING APPOINTMENTS. TO SCHEDULE TESTING, CONTACT BONNEVILLE COUNTY SHERIFF'S ADMINISTRATIVE SERGEANT KARL CASPERSON AT 208-529-1350 ext. 1912. You must be a US citizen, speak English and meet all Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training Council requirements. AA/EOE/ADA - Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.