Human Resources - The Recruitment Process 

The City of Meridian accepts applications only for current job openings, with the exception of Police Officer positions, and holds the applications on file for 30 days. When a position becomes available, the Human Resources Department is responsible for the advertising, recruiting, and screening of all job applications. Positions will be advertised in the Idaho Statesman, Idaho Press-Tribune, Job Service and posted on the City's website. The applicants with the appropriate qualifications will be contacted to proceed further in the hiring process.

Applications for Police Officer positions are accepted on a continuous basis. Police Officer positions require high school diploma or equivalent, plus a minimum of 60 semester credits from an accredited university or college, or four years' military service with honorable discharge, or an Idaho Basic POST certificate or out-of-state equivalent certificate.  Applicants must have no felony criminal convictions, no misdemeanor convictions within five (5) years and must meet all Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) requirements for certification in the State of Idaho.  All qualified applicants will be required to pass a written / physical agility test and an oral board interview in order to proceed into the background phase of the hiring process.