Police Officer

Riverdale City•Riverdale, UT

About The Position

Performs working-level and advanced technical law enforcement duties to enforce laws, maintain the peace, and protect Riverdale citizens. Assignments may include investigations, patrol, or traffic units. The officer works under the general supervision of an Assistant Chief or Sergeant and may supervise less experienced officers during training or on a case-by-case basis. The officer may serve as Officer in Charge when a higher-ranking officer is absent or by assignment. The position responds to calls involving threats to life or property, investigates incidents and follows up, makes arrests, prepares reports, and testifies in court. Duties also include routine patrols, security checks, operation of breathalyzer and radar equipment, and traffic enforcement and accident investigation. Work requires regular and predictable attendance and may include other duties assigned by letter of appointment. The work presents significant hazards and uncertainty, takes place in all seasonal and weather extremes, and requires physical readiness and continuous use of motor skills. Officers may be exposed to biohazards and bloodborne pathogens. The department provides coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays. Applicants selected for city employment must pass a drug and alcohol test and background check. This is a non-exempt, full-time position.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent GED.
Successful completion of the Utah Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Academy, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
No prior felony criminal convictions; misdemeanor convictions are reviewed case by case.
Valid Utah Driver’s License.
Ability to maintain firearm proficiency and POST certification.
Must meet department-specified physical fitness requirements.
Knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment; applicable federal, state, county, and city laws and ordinances; departmental rules and regulations; hazardous waste classifications and related emergency procedures; investigative practices; legal liabilities associated with arrests and law enforcement; courtroom procedures; and laws of evidence.
Skill in using firearms, operating police vehicles, and using specialized equipment including intoxilyzers, radar (laser) units, restraint devices, and less-than-lethal devices.
Ability to work in hazardous and uncertain conditions, seasonal and weather extremes, and a 24-hour, seven-day coverage environment including holidays.
Selected applicants must pass a drug and alcohol test and background check as a precondition of employment.

Nice To Haves

POST graduation is preferred; consideration will be given to applicants who have not completed POST.
Starting salary is based on years of service and qualifications on a one-for-one basis.

Responsibilities

Respond to calls involving threats to life or property, including robbery, burglary, family disturbance, theft, vandalism, arson, and riot.
Conduct on-scene and post-incident investigations and follow-up investigations; make arrests.
Write crime case, arrest, and complaint reports.
Appear and testify in court.
Patrol residential neighborhoods and businesses.
Operate breathalyzer and radar equipment.
Conduct security checks of business and residential establishments.
Perform traffic enforcement and investigate accidents.
Work in uniform or investigation divisions as assigned.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Provide close to general supervision to less experienced officers during training or on a case-by-case basis, when needed.
Serve as Officer in Charge in the absence of a higher-ranking officer or by assignment.
Maintain firearm proficiency and POST certification.