Police Officer

Salary:$26.92 – $45.24

Position Summary:

Performs a variety of working level, technical law enforcement duties related to enforcing the laws, maintaining the peace, and protecting the citizens of Riverdale. Performs in investigations, patrol or traffic units as may be assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Performs a variety of advanced level law enforcement duties.
• Responds to life and property threatening calls such as robbery, burglary, family disturbance, theft, vandalism, arson, riot, etc.
• Conducts investigation and follow-up investigation on scene and post incident; makes arrests of offenders.
• Writes crime case reports, arrest reports, complaint reports, etc.
• Appears and testifies in court.
• Routine patrol of residential neighborhoods and businesses.
• Operates the breathalyzer and radar equipment.
• Conducts security checks of business and residential establishments.
• Performs traffic related functions; i.e. enforcement and investigation of accidents.
• Functions may be performed in uniform or investigation divisions.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Other functions may be assigned by letter of appointment.

Requirements:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent GED.
• Successful completion of Utah Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Academy.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.