What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at City of Heyburn, Idaho?
ABOUT
The Heyburn Police Department is accepting applications for the position of a full time Police Officer. Preference is given to lateral police officers and POST patrol certifiable applicants; however, all are encouraged to apply.
REQUIREMENTS
* At least 21 years of age
* Minimum of a High School diploma or GED
* Must be able to complete POST physical agility requirements
* Must have a clean background and pass extensive background check
* Pass employment-based polygraph, drug testing and psychological exam
* Preferred: possess a minimum of a POST Basic Certification.
ABOUT US
The City of Heyburn is located about 30 miles east of Twin Falls in the Magic Valley. As part of the Mini-Cassia area, Heyburn is a growing community next to Burley that serves over 3,000 permanent residents, not counting visitors and county residents that frequent the community.
Two hospitals are within 15 minutes as well as numerous big box stores. Heyburn is close to several recreation type activities including motocross, golf, ATV riding, hiking, fishing, hunting, boating, horse events, camping and many more.
OUR MISSION
The Heyburn Police Department strives to provide a sense of safety and security for all people through professional and proactive policing.
OUR TEAM
8 full time sworn includes Chief and Code Enforcement/Records
PATROL ASSIGNMENTS
In addition, as a collateral assignment, our police officers can hold various specialties including:
Police Training Officer (Field Training)
Breath Testing Specialist
Firearms Instructor
Electronic Control Devices / Taser Instructor
Impact Weapons Instructor
EVOC Instructor
ARCON Instructor
Other Instructor Positions (General & High Liability)
Drug Recognition Expert
K9 handler (narcotics)
SCHEDULING
With two alternating patrol teams working rotating shifts:
One team works 4 days on with 3 days off followed by 3 days on with 4 days off.
The alternate team works 4 days off with 3 days on, 3 days off with four days on.
PATROL SHIFTS
Our officers work 12-hour shifts with the occasional 8-hour shift.
Day (0600-1800)
Swing (1500-0300)
Graveyard (1800-0600)
WAGES
New wage scale effective October 1, 2025
Entry level pay $27.00 an hour
Lateral pay starts at $28.35 an hour
BENEFITS
All uniforms and equipment are provided
12 recognized paid holidays
Paid and ongoing training opportunities
The City of Heyburn pays 100% of employee insurance for health coverage for employees and their dependents.
LEARN MORE / CONTACT INFO
Visit our website at www.heyburn.id.gov/police for additional information
Ryan Bertalotto, Chief of Police
City of Heyburn Police Department
P. O. Box 147 / 1800 J Street
Heyburn, ID 83336
PH: 208-679-4545
rbertalotto@heyburncity.org
Salary : $27 - $28