Police Officer

Salary: $33.60-$52.74 per hour.

Position Summary:

Under direct supervision of the shift Sergeant and general supervision of the section Lieutenant, a police officer performs technical law enforcement duties through intervention and resolution of problems, enforcement of law and ordinances, maintaining order, and protecting the general welfare of the community. Police Officers are subject to periodic review to ensure compliance and effectiveness and are expected to be self-motivated in actively supporting the Department and City’s vision and values, enforcing the law, and contributing to the community.

Essential Functions:

• Performs advanced level police work based on years of experience. Proactively patrolling the Park City area in a manner assigned by the supervisory/command authority of the department to check for problems and/or illegal activities.
• Makes decisions related to Park City and State of Utah laws to ensure consistent law enforcement and safety of Park City community and guests.
• Directs traffic, assists motorists, conducts traffic enforcement, and issues citations for violations.
• Prepares cases for court, works with the City Prosecutor and County Attorney’s offices and other department divisions in case preparation, and testifies in administrative hearings and court proceedings as required.
• Acts as an Officer in Charge (OIC) and provides team leader or supervisory support.
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service and provides guidance and direction to the general public when warranted.
• Works closely with all levels in the Police Department and neighboring public safety agencies, the Summit County Attorney’s Office and Courts, Park City Fire Department, and various City departments including Public
• Works, Code Enforcement, Parking, Transit, and Special Events.
• Conducts criminal investigations including drafting, serving, and executing search warrants, and interviewing complainants, witnesses, and suspects.
• Performs emergency first aid and life-saving measures for suspects, citizens, and first-responders.
• Perform emergency management functions such as incident command as assigned.
• Serves official processes, such as notices, summonses, and subpoenas as assigned by supervisory/command authority of the Department or as otherwise required.
• Participates in Community Oriented Policing teams, working collaboratively to address community issues in targeted areas, including educating the public on crime prevention techniques, presentations, and safety training.
• Participates in special assignments, as an instructor and on department committees. These specialty assignments include, but are not limited to: School Resource Officer, Investigations, Community Outreach, Traffic Unit, Medical Examiner, SWAT, EVO Instructor, Firearms Instructor, DT Instructor, Taser Instructor, Field Training Officer, or as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Utah P.O.S.T. category I certification.
• Possess a valid Utah State Driver’s License.
• Ability to pass psychological and physical evaluation.
• Ability to pass a full background investigation.
• Ability to pass and maintain department physical agility standards and requirements.
• Completes and maintains necessary training and certifications in support of essential functions.
• All required job-related certifications must be current (or able to become current), such as, Intoxilyzer, RADAR/lidar, first aid, AED, and CPR.
• Knowledge and use of federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
• Ability to pass the POST physical fitness standard or approved alternative fitness test, annually.

Preferred Requirements:

• At least two years post-high school education in a criminal justice or related field.
• Ability to orally communicate in basic Spanish.
• Completed Emergency Management certifications.