Police Officer I-III (Entry/Lateral)
About The Position
Performs law enforcement duties related to enforcing laws, maintaining peace, and protecting life and property. Works under general supervision of a patrol sergeant, lieutenant and Chief. Patrols areas of Centerville City, responds to calls for service, controls traffic, writes reports, transports prisoners, presents a positive image to the public at all times, serves legal notices, summons, and warrants as required, attends wide variety of training to include proficiency in firearms and driving tactics. Will submit to a psychological evaluation and drug test. Car per officer program available with off duty use of car within 30 driving miles of Parrish Lane. Off-duty use of vehicle allowed within Davis County.
Requirements
- Must be 21 years old
- No disqualifying criminal records
- Maintain certifications
- Graduate from high school
- P.O.S.T. Certified / or the ability to obtain Utah POST Basic Certificate and be able to pass the URMMA Physical Fitness Standards Test
- Have a current valid Utah driver's license
- Demonstrate good moral character
- Good communication skills
- Free of emotional, physical, mental conditions that might adversely affect the performance of duty as a police officer
Responsibilities
- Enforcing laws
- Maintaining peace
- Protecting life and property
- Patrolling areas
- Responding to calls for service
- Controlling traffic
- Writing reports
- Transporting prisoners
- Presenting a positive image to the public
- Serving legal notices, summons, and warrants
- Attending training
- Maintaining proficiency in firearms and driving tactics
Benefits
- Medical (both traditional, FSA, and HSA options)
- HSA Family Contribution of $2400 and $1200 for individual on HDHP
- Dental Insurance
- Life/ADD & Long Term Disability Insurance
- 25 year Utah State Public Safety Retirement
- Participation in 401K/457/Roth IRA
- 12 days paid vacation
- 13 days paid holiday
- 40 hours all purpose and 56 hours long term sick leave earned per year
- $200 fitness gym member reimbursement
- $2000 per calendar year tuition benefit
- Exceptional training
- Car per officer, within 30 miles of Parrish Lane. Off-duty use only within Davis County
- Employee incentive program
- Variety of career opportunities
- Great community and work culture!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
