Police Officer I, II, III

Smithfield City•Smithfield, UT

About The Position

A Smithfield City Police Officer is a sworn and certified peace officer acting with full authority under Utah State Statute 53-13-103. The officer uses broad discretion to perform a wide range of law enforcement activities consistent with the department’s community-oriented policing philosophy. Work includes patrol, responding to calls for assistance, protecting life and property, detecting violations of criminal law, apprehending offenders, solving problems through public awareness and education, and using emergency equipment and other resources to prevent or reduce crime. The position works under the technical supervision of a Corporal and Sergeant, with general supervision from the Lieutenant and Chief of Police. The officer performs patrol and investigative duties, responds to emergencies, enforces laws, prepares reports, collects and preserves evidence, and may participate in court proceedings. The role includes interaction with the public and community organizations, traffic and scene management, use of firearms and other equipment, and application of appropriate verbal and physical use-of-force tactics. Officers are expected to maintain required certifications and proficiency, follow department policies, support teamwork and the department’s mission, and continue professional development. Work involves exposure to changing weather, traffic, dust, noise, fumes, odors, emergencies, occasional hazardous materials and other hazards, bodily fluids, weapons, and periods of moderate to high stress. Physical duties include extended sitting and intermittent or frequent walking, climbing, kneeling, crawling, lifting, driving, and wearing or carrying specialized equipment. The employee may need to lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally 100 pounds or more.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Hold current Utah Peace Officer certification or be able to acquire it within the time allowed by Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training.
Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge of municipal, county, state, and federal statutes, codes, and ordinances.
Knowledge of law enforcement principles and practices, including patrol, investigations, identification, traffic control, records management, report preparation, and custody of persons and property.
Knowledge of law enforcement equipment, including weapons, communications, life-saving devices, computers, recorders, photography, and automotive equipment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public and private officials, government and law enforcement agencies, courts, criminal justice personnel, schools, businesses, and community members.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively with staff, peers, and citizens.
Ability to provide accurate and honest courtroom testimony and respond effectively to questions from attorneys, employees, victims, and citizens.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and work with rates, ratios, percentages, graphs, basic algebra, and geometry.
Ability to define and solve practical problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret information presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including extended sitting; walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, and balancing; driving; and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds, with occasional lifting or moving of 100 pounds or more.
Ability to use computers, phones, radios, firearms, emergency vehicles, and other law enforcement equipment.
Comply with Utah POST requirements for continued certification and employment as a peace officer and maintain certifications appropriate to the duty assignment.

Nice To Haves

Participation in the Smithfield City Police Department Career Development Plan is recommended.

Responsibilities

Perform patrol and respond to calls for assistance and service.
Apply federal, state, and local laws and initiate enforcement action when violations occur.
Assess situations using law enforcement discretion and take preliminary charge of emergencies and on-scene actions.
Identify, apprehend, and investigate criminal offenders and participate in subsequent court proceedings as appropriate.
Prepare incident reports, criminal affidavits, citations, and other written documents.
Identify, collect, and preserve evidence and property.
Preserve the peace at public gatherings, neighborhood disputes, and family disturbances.
Facilitate safe vehicular and pedestrian traffic movement and secure hazardous scenes.
Represent the department at community functions, attend community meetings when invited, and support community problem-solving and anti-crime efforts.
Treat the public with courtesy, professionalism, and integrity, and remain accessible for public contacts.
Maintain proficiency with duty firearms and keep firearms functional and presentable.
Operate emergency vehicles and equipment safely, defensively, and efficiently.
Report serious or unusual occurrences promptly to a supervisor and communicate relevant information to supervisors and fellow officers.
Follow orders, directives, department policies, procedures, ethics, and values; meet performance requirements and practice safety precautions.
Participate in training, team-building activities, and performance appraisals, and promote teamwork.
Submit equipment requests for approval and carry out patrol and investigative functions needed to support the department’s effectiveness.
Maintain Utah POST certification and other certifications required for the duty assignment, and continue professional development.