Entry-Level Police Officer

Salt Lake City, UT • Salt Lake City, UT

228d • $33

About The Position

Congratulations on choosing a law enforcement career with Salt Lake City Police Department! This position requires no experience and provides tons of opportunities for personal and professional growth. To qualify, you must have a high school diploma, be 21 years of age by the time you're certified as a law enforcement officer (approximately November 2026), be either a U.S. Citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States with five years of legal U.S. residency, and have NPOST results with a score of 70% or higher in each of the four categories. You do not need to have your NPOST scores to apply. Your NPOST scores (or proof that you have taken the NPOST and are awaiting results) will be collected at the time of the physical agility test. Applicants who attach non-passing scores will be automatically disqualified.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from the Utah Police Officers Standards and Training (POST) Academy with P.O.S.T. certification as a Law Enforcement Officer is required within one (1) year of hire.
• Must be either a U.S. Citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States who has been in the United States legally for the five years immediately before the day on which the application is made; and has legal authorization to work in the United States as of the date of the first examination.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of certification as a law enforcement officer.
• Considerable human relations skills and communications skills.
• Ability to work independently, make critical decisions, and use initiative and common sense.
• Must be able to render credible testimony in a court of law.
• Must have valid state driver's license or Utah driving privilege card (or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment).

Responsibilities

• Suppresses crime through identification and apprehension of criminals and recovery of stolen property.
• Regulates non-criminal conduct, such as traffic control, crowd control, and social relations.
• Compiles and prepares required information and evidence to assist in prosecution of criminal cases. Testifies as a witness and renders credible testimonies in a court of law.
• Reports to scene of accidents and investigates causes and results of accidents.
• Responds to robbery and burglary alarms and other misdemeanor and felony crimes, which may necessitate the exertion of extraordinary physical effort and the use of initiative and common sense.
• Secures the scene of crime, conducts preliminary investigations, gathers evidence, obtains witnesses, and makes arrests.
• Makes investigations of vice and narcotics activities, identifies and recovers stolen property, investigates reports of stolen automobiles and property stolen from automobiles, conducts investigations of homicides and thefts, conducts special investigations for other law enforcement agencies, investigates all complaints on checks and forgeries, investigates complaints of crimes committed by juveniles. May work undercover in performing these functions to obtain evidence to be used in the arrest and conviction of guilty parties.
• Maintains knowledge of criminal and civil law, and police techniques and tactics.
• Attends regular training classes in police methods.
• Provides peripheral services such as giving information, directions, advice and general assistance to the public whenever necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We pay for your Utah POST SFO and LEO certification! All training is done in-house by our POST-certified instructors.
• Get paid while you attend the academy! You'll start receiving your regular pay and credit towards retirement while in training.
• Receive full City benefits starting day one! That includes health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a variety of discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services.
• All your equipment is provided to you! Everything from take-home vehicles (after training) and uniforms to handcuffs and body cams is included and paid for by the department to ensure you're fully equipped for success.
• Enjoy competitive pay incentives! Whether it's your regular merit increases, career path incentive pay for your bachelor's degree, or overtime opportunities, SLCPD has plenty of opportunities to increase your earning potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees