08/30/2026
Come join the crew! 🚔
* * * NOW HIRING * * *
The City of Ponderay is accepting applications for a full-time Police Officer. Entry-level and Lateral applicants are encouraged to apply.
The City of Ponderay is the home to approximately 2,200 residents and encompasses approximately three square miles. While the city itself is small, Ponderay is the business and economic center for Bonner and Boundary Counties, as well as the rural areas of Northwest Montana and Northeast Washington. It is estimated that the City of Ponderay accommodates as many as 15,000 people during daytime hours and an estimated 10,000+ vehicles pass through the intersection of Highway 95 and Kootenai Cutoff Road daily. Ponderay sits on the bank of Lake Pend Oreille to the east and is at the base of Idaho’s largest ski resort, Schweitzer Mountain Resort, to the west. This unique combination provides always-evolving law enforcement needs, as well as excellent year-round activities and recreation opportunities while off-duty.
The Ponderay Police Department consists of 7 sworn officers and 1 support staff, serving an ever-growing community. The department has built an excellent reputation with the community and excels from a great culture of teamwork and service.
We offer:
• Excellent retirement benefits through Idaho’s PERSI retirement system
• Medical insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance (Platinum or Gold level plans available)
(100% paid premium for the employee, 50% premium paid for family / dependents)
• 12 paid Holidays per year, 3 paid Personal Days per year, and paid Sick Leave.
• Three 12 hour shifts and Four 11 hours shifts per two week period
(Allowing for 4 consecutive days off every other week.)
• Rotating Shift Bid System
• Annual LifeFlight membership
Officers also have the opportunity to serve in specialized roles and assignments, including:
• Field Training Officers (FTO)
• Drug Recognition Experts (DRE)
• Law Enforcement Phlebotomist
• North Idaho DUI Task Force Officer
• DUI Breath Testing Specialist (BTS)
• Traffic Enforcement
• Criminal Interdiction
• Narcotics K9 Handler
• Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) officer.
• Detective
• Specialized Interviewer / Interrogation
• Armorer
• Rangemaster
• POST Certified Instructor
(Topics such as: Defensive Tactics / Arrest Techniques, Taser or Less-Lethal, Emergency Vehicle Operations, Fi****ms, DUI / Standard Field Sobriety Evaluations, DRE Instructor, etc.)
• Patrol Supervisor
• Administrative Supervisor
• ILETS Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC)
• Various Community Oriented Policing (COP) opportunities.
• Various other leadership opportunities
Build a career at the Ponderay Police Department, where you’ll have the opportunity to conduct proactive police work and investigations, while serving a very supportive community in one of the most beautiful areas of North Idaho.
More information, such as the hiring announcement and an application, can be found at www.Ponderaypd.org.
