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Idaho Police Officer Standards Certified Training (POST)

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Industry certification, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to Employment

Method of Delivery

In Person

When offered

Daytime Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

Criminal Justice/Police Science. 430107

Description

This 15-week program follows the curriculum of Idaho POST, in Meridian. All of our instructors are police officers or retired police officers. The curriculum will cover everything from Drill and Ceremony, Domestic Violence, DUI/SFST, Crime prevention, Health and Fitness to EVOC, Defensive Tactics, Firearms, etc. The program is a mixture of book-work and hands-on training. At the end of the 15-weeks, the officer will take a certification exam in Patrol and Reserve.


This is currently a restricted course, pre-approval code is required for registration. Please contact the Law Enforcement Program at ISU for details to register. Call at (208) 282-3083.

Details

Program Length (Weeks)

15

Hours

600

Entrance Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent

School

Idaho State University - Workforce Training

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Training Location(s)

921 S 8th Ave, Pocatello, Idaho

Local WIB

40 - REG-1 WIB 1-5

Name of Credential

POST Basic Academy Certificate of Completion

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

Also a Idaho Launch program. Does not qualify for traditional student aid as a non-credit program.

Refund Policy

If a class is cancelled by ISU, a full refund will be issued. If a class is cancelled by a student, it must be done two days prior to the class start date in order to receive a full refund less a $15 processing fee. If a two-day notice is not given, no refund will be issued.

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

Yes - Idaho Peace Officer Standards & Training Council

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

No

Cost Items

In-State Tuition

$4,000.00

Total In-State Program Cost

$4,000.00

Demand Occupation(s)

33-3051.00Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
$30.00 per hour
Required Certification: POST Basic Academy

Provider Status

Approved

Address

921 S 8th Ave, Pocatello, Idaho 83201

Phone Number

(208) 282-3372

Fax Number

(208) 282-2162

Web Address

https://cetrain.isu.edu/post

Last Updated

Apr 09, 2026

Created

Apr 09, 2026

Renewal

Apr 09, 2027

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