Police Officer

Lindon, UT
Lindon City Police Department

Salary: $29.13 to $43.65/hr

Position Summary:

Members of the Lindon Police Department conduct peace officer duties at the full-performance level, to include the promotion of community safety and equitable law enforcement within the city. The position of Police Officer is subordinate to the Chief of Police and other ranking officers within the department. Officers are responsible for the protection of life and property and the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Work is performed in accordance with department policy and procedure as well as state statute.

Essential Functions:

  • Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism, including the ability to work as a team, to lead, and to be directed.
  • Respond promptly and professionally to calls for service.
  • Prepare various reports, records, memoranda, and other necessary records to ensure compliance with statutory provisions and procedural requirements.
  • Make public presentations on crime prevention, safety, and emergency preparedness.
  • Ability to operate firearms and other modern police equipment; operate modern office equipment; operate a motor vehicle safely.
  • Testify and present verbal and physical evidence in court regarding criminal and traffic violations.
  • Attend training provided by the department for career development.
  • Coordinate activities with other divisions, departments, and jurisdictions.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Desired: 2 years’ experience as a full-time peace officer.
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Preference given to military veterans.
  • Preference given for bachelor’s and advanced degrees
  • Preference given for previous law enforcement promotion.
  • Preference given for law enforcement specialty training certification.
  • Requires a valid State of Utah driver’s license.
  • Must be certified, or certifiable, as a Utah Law Enforcement Officer (L.E.O). Applicants certified in other states must pass the Utah State POST waiver test prior to hire.
  • Required to participate in a physical fitness program and meet minimum fitness standards.