Police Officer I (entry level)

Pleasant Grove City • Pleasant Grove, UT

2d • $28 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

The Pleasant Grove Police Department (PGPD) has 30 full-time Police Officers. We are proud of our heritage and our culture of camaraderie and service. We offer many specialty positions including: Patrol, Motors, SWAT, K9, Bicycle Patrol, Drone Pilot, Criminal Investigations, Special Victims Investigations, and Major Crimes Task Force. Our Police Officers are privileged to have an opportunity to work in every facet of Law Enforcement. At this time, PGPD seeks experienced, Utah POST certified candidates. Candidates not POST certified, or currently enrolled in POST, will not be considered. Candidates with multiple years of experience will be considered for Police Officer II / III / IV positions, which is posted separately. Pleasant Grove offers excellent benefits, including the following: Participation in Utah Retirement Systems (URS), including a full pickup (4.73%) of the Tier II Public Safety employee portion. Medical insurance plans with no employee premiums. Car per person, including take home policy. 120 hours of holiday time paid out annually to patrol officers. Numerous overtime opportunities. Additional pay increments for higher education attainment. 401k Match. For questions or more information, please contact David Packard, HR Manager, at [email protected] or 801-922-4555 or contact Derick Shumway, Investigations Lieutenant, at [email protected] or 801-922-4552.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Utah POST Certification
• Valid Utah Driver's License
• Knowledge of law enforcement methods, and the applicable laws and ordinances
• Knowledge of the geography of the city
• Use of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of numbers including decimals and fractions
• Use of simple formulas, charts, tables, drawing, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams, checking of reports, forms records and comparable data where some interpretation is required intermediate knowledge of basic computer and technical skills
• Ability to effectively communicate, both written & verbal
• Ability to provide quality customer service, even in difficult circumstances
• Ability to use common sense, maturity, ethical decision-making ability and commitment
• Ability to make split-second decisions in life or death situations
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Ability to handle animals
• Ability to climb, maintain body equilibrium, bend, kneel, reach, stand, walk, run, push, pull, lift grasp, talk and hear
• Ability to use surveillance equipment, computers, firearms, handcuffs, spray, baton and radio

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience is preferred but not mandatory

Responsibilities

• Upholds and enforce the law impartially, to protect life, liberty, property, human rights and the dignity of the members of the public
• Patrol the city to preserve law and order. Prevent and discover the commission of a crime, and enforce the criminal and traffic code of the State of Utah
• Provide a visible presence to deter crime and reassure the community
• Answer calls and complaints involving thefts, burglaries, assaults, and other misdemeanors and felony crimes
• Conduct preliminary investigations, identify, secure, and gathers evidence
• Make arrests, prepare written reports, and testify in court
• Identify individuals and locations at risk of being involved in crime
• Issues traffic citations; direct traffic, and investigate traffic accidents
• Works in partnership with businesses, groups and individuals
• Respond to citizen and community needs
• Demonstrate initiative and keep abreast of current trends, practices and programs by participating in career and professional development
• Maintain professional work habits and image

Benefits

• Participation in Utah Retirement Systems (URS), including a full pickup (4.73%) of the Tier II Public Safety employee portion.
• Medical insurance plans with no employee premiums.
• Car per person, including take home policy.
• 120 hours of holiday time paid out annually to patrol officers.
• Numerous overtime opportunities.
• Additional pay increments for higher education attainment.
• 401k Match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED