Entry Level Police Officer

Responsible for performing a wide range of routine and emergency police services. Responds to citizens' calls for assistance; enforces laws and ordinances; pursues, subdues and arrests suspects using maneuvers and other weapons; operates a law enforcement vehicle in emergency situations at high speeds during both day and night and with all kinds of unsafe road conditions; prepares reports by hand and on a computer; gathers information in criminal investigations by interviewing and obtaining the statements of victims, witnesses, suspects, and confidential informers; and performs specialized administrative duties. Performs other duties assigned.

Qualifications:
To be qualified to apply you must "(a) be a United States citizen, (b) be at least 21 years old at the time of certification…, [and] (c) be a high school graduate or furnish evidence of…equivalent achievement" (Utah Code, Section 53-6-203(1), as amended). Must be Utah POST certified or certifiable as a Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) prior to hire date (those not LEO certified/certifiable but in the Academy are invited to apply; applicants must attach LEO certification to application, or include anticipated Academy graduation date on an attached resume). Also prefer an associate's degree from an accredited college or university, or prior military experience with honorable discharge. Must possess and maintain a valid Utah driver's license and have a good driving record. Must be able to meet the physical requirements established by the Department. Must have no illegal drug use/convictions within the last three years. Department policy does not allow offensive body piercing or branding to be visible while in uniform or at any time when the employee is identifiable as a member of the Department. Final candidates will be required to pass medical, drug, psychological and polygraph examinations prior to hire.

Application process:
Those qualified to apply should submit their application and online by February 7th, at 5:00 p.m. ONLY THE INFORMATION ON OR ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION WILL BE USED FOR SCREENING PURPOSES. Those not LEO certified/certifiable but in the Academy are invited to apply; applicants must attach LEO certification to application, or include anticipated Academy graduation date on an attached resume.