Provo City Entry-level Police Officer Testing - June 10, 2026

Provo City Corporation • Provo, UT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Provo City Police Department regularly conducts entry-level police officer testing. Applications are assessed in the order received for any testing underway at that time. Applicants must successfully pass all 3 stages of the testing process below to be placed on the eligibility list from which appointments are made. The selection process involves a physical fitness test, a written exam, and an oral interview. If selected for hire, the applicant will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check prior to appointment. Non-disclosure will result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• A valid, lawful Driver License.
• Applicant must be 21 years of age by completion of POST Academy.
• United States citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States (who has been in the United States legally for 5 years and has legal authorization to work in the United States).
• Applicant must obtain Utah State Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Law Enforcement Officer Certificate during probationary period.
• Must successfully pass all 3 stages of the testing process: physical fitness test, written exam, and oral interview.
• Must successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check prior to appointment if selected for hire.

Nice To Haves

• If you have passed the Physical Fitness Test in the last 3 months, you may email a certified copy of your scores to [email protected].
• If you have passed the National Police Officer Selection Test (NPOST) in the last 6 months, and wish to be excused from it, you may email a certified copy of your scores to [email protected] by June 3, 2026.
• Candidates who have served on active duty in any branch of the United States Military for at least 6 months can submit their form DD-214 to [email protected] to receive preference points in the testing process.

Responsibilities

• Enforce all State of Utah, Provo City, and Utah County laws.
• Actively seek out and detect criminal activity.
• Assist the public.
• Respond to emergencies and alarms.
• Assist other staff members as needed and perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Starting at (G28) $30.99 per hour.
• Competitive pay.
• Paid leaves, including vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, and parental leaves.
• Generous employer-paid health insurance.
• Retirement and pension plans.
• Free use of the Provo Recreation Center, Peaks Ice Arena, and City Library.
• Regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive with the local market.

What This Job Offers

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