Police Officer - Reserve

Pleasant Grove City•Pleasant Grove, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pleasant Grove Police Department (PGPD) is seeking experienced, Utah POST certified candidates to serve as reserve officers in the Patrol Division. PGPD has 30 full-time Police Officers and a culture of camaraderie and service, offering specialty positions such as Patrol, Motors, SWAT, K9, Bicycle Patrol, Drone Pilot, Criminal Investigations, Special Victims Investigations, and Major Crimes Task Force. Reserve officers will be responsible for administrative duties within the Police Department, which may include technical, administrative, management, investigative, crime prevention, and public interaction duties, as well as those required under the job description of a Road Patrol Officer.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Utah POST Certification
Valid Utah Driver's License
At least five years of full-time sworn experience required
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, use of adjustable measuring instruments, 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

Responsibilities

Upholds and enforces the law impartially, to protect life, liberty, property, human rights and the dignity of the members of the public.
Patrols 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.
Provides a visible presence to deter crime and reassure the community.
Answers calls and complaints involving thefts, burglaries, assaults, and other misdemeanors and felony crimes.
Conducts preliminary investigations, identifies, secures, and gathers evidence.
Makes arrests, prepares written reports, and testifies in court.
Identifies individuals and locations at risk of being involved in crime.
Issues traffic citations; directs traffic, and investigates traffic accidents.
Works in partnership with businesses, groups and individuals.
Responds to citizen and community needs.
Demonstrates initiative and keeps abreast of current trends, practices and programs by participating in career and professional development.
Maintains professional work habits and image.