Police Officer I

Lehi City•Lehi, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lehi City Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer, serving the city of Lehi, a dynamic and progressive community with over 85,000 residents. The population of Lehi City continues to see significant increases and is expected to reach a population of well over 100,000. The population growth, as well as Lehi City being home to many of the large tech companies that are part of Silicon Slopes, offers a significant opportunity for those who are seeking long-term professional growth. The Lehi City Police Department is looking for applicants who are committed to a community-oriented policing philosophy. The department has assignments in Patrol, Investigations, SRO, K9, Code Enforcement, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, and SWAT. More information about the community and the Lehi City Police Department can be found at the Lehi City website (www.lehi-ut.gov) or at the Lehi City Police Department Facebook page.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of graduation from the Utah P.O.S.T. law enforcement academy.
Possess a valid Utah driver's license or have the ability to obtain one prior to employment.
Successfully passed the National Police Officer Selection Test (NPOST) exam (preferred for sponsorship consideration).

Nice To Haves

Already be certified, and in good standing with P.O.S.T., as a Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) in the State of Utah, or be certifiable as a Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) prior to date of employment.
Currently serving in law enforcement in an LEO capacity (may be given preference in the testing process).

Responsibilities

Patrol operations
Criminal investigations
Report writing
Safety standards related to the use of vehicles, firearms, and other police equipment
Community-oriented policing