Police Officer

Salary: $29.53-$36.92 per hour.

Position Summary:

Works under the direction of the Chief of Police, the Police Lieutenant, or the watch commander. Insures the public peace and safety by performing a variety of law enforcement duties. Enforces local and state laws. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Possess the ability to write in a thorough, legible and professional manner. Utilize lethal and non-lethal weapons effectively within departmental guidelines. Operates various equipment such as breath testing and radar equipment. Patrol city neighborhoods routinely.

Essential Functions:

• Communicate effectively with merchants, businesses and citizens identifying problem areas of concern.
• Provide a sense of security for businesses and citizens within the community.
• Enforce loca,l state laws, including traffic codes.
• Operate a police vehicle safely and effectively according to departmental policies.
• Responds to life and property threatening calls such as robbery, burglary, family disturbance, theft, vandalism, arson, riot, etc.
• Conducts investigations and follow-up investigations.
• Respond to calls for service in the community.

Requirements:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• May not have been convicted of the unlawful use, sale or possession of a controlled substance abuse in the past five years.
• May not have been convicted of a crime for which the applicant could have been punished by imprisonment in federal penitentiary of this or another state.
• Must be able to type at least 30 words per minute.
• Requires a valid Utah Driver’s License.
• Must have and maintain a Utah Post certification.
• Must meet all mandatory certifications annually.