Police Officer

Washington City • Washington, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of entry-level technical law enforcement duties related to enforcing the laws, maintaining the peace, and protecting the citizens of Washington City. Read about our department at washingtoncity.org/police

Requirements

• Graduation from high school
• Completion of Police Officers Standards and Training Academy (POST)
• No experience necessary
• Some knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques and equipment
• Applicable federal, state, county, and city laws and ordinances and departmental rules and regulations
• Hazardous waste classifications and emergency procedures related to control, containment and confinement
• Investigative procedures and practices
• Legal liabilities associated with arrest and law enforcement
• Courtroom procedures and laws of evidence
• Skill in the use of firearms
• Skill in the operation of police vehicles and other specialized equipment including breathalyzers, radar units, police batons and restraining devices
• Basic CPR, First Aid and emergency response driving
• Ability to react effectively in emergency, life and death, and stress situations
• Ability to exhibit imagination, initiative and problem-solving capability in coping with a variety of law enforcement situations
• Ability to follow standard safety practices and procedures common to law enforcement work
• Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public
• Must be P.O.S.T. certifiable as LEO peace officer
• Must be clear of a prior criminal record
• Must possess a valid Utah State Driver's License
• Must maintain firearm proficiency
• Must maintain law enforcement certification by completing annual training requirements (40 hrs.)
• Must become certified in several specific job related tasks and equipment
• Must pass and maintain the Department fitness test

Responsibilities

• Patrols all areas of Washington City in police vehicles including the city streets and alleys, checking for unlocked doors, windows and building security; makes business location and residential house checks for possible illegal activities.
• Responds to calls for assistance; secures crime scenes for evidence searches; makes preliminary investigation and interrogates complainants, witnesses and suspects; completes complaint questionnaires; performs case follow-up and assists with investigation activities as assigned; makes arrests.
• Controls traffic and enforces traffic laws and ordinances; directs traffic, assists motorists, issues citations and warnings for moving violations, D.U.I. 's, and investigates accidents involving motor vehicles; prepares and submits accidents, offense, arrests and other forms and reports as necessary.
• Serves processes, notices, summons and subpoenas and keeps records of dispositions.
• Escorts prisoners to and from county jail or from one location to another; subdues unruly prisoners when necessary.
• Completes comprehensive reports of daily activities and enforcement actions; prepares for court cases and testifies in court when required.
• Cleans and maintains assigned firearms and vehicles and other special equipment.
• Performs ongoing public relations to enhance the image of the department within the community.
• Performs related duties as required.

Benefits

• Contributions into the URS pension
• PEHP 80/20 Traditional Healthcare plan (no cost to employee for family coverage)
• PEHP Dental plan (no cost to the employee for coverage) cost associated with addition of dependents
• Vision plan (no cost to employee for family coverage)
• Life Insurance $50,000

What This Job Offers

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