Police Officer (LEO Certified)

City of West Jordan•West Jordan, UT

60d•$33 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this role performs a variety of duties involved in law enforcement and crime prevention. Responsibilities include conducting investigations of crimes and accidents, controlling traffic, and enforcing regulations. The position may serve in various specialized capacities such as Patrol Officer, Detective, Field Training Officer, S.W.A.T. Team Officer, K-9 Officer, Motor Officer, Traffic Officer, D.A.R.E. Officer, or School Resource Officer, and involves technical and administrative tasks to support the Department.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age on date offer of employment is extended.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid Utah Driver's License
Possession of POST Basic Law Enforcement Certification; or possession of Special Function Officer (SFO) Certification and currently enrolled in POST Basic Law Enforcement Certification training course.
Ability to learn modern police methods and procedures related to patrol, apprehension, arrest, search and seizure, traffic control, and investigation and identification techniques.
Ability to learn modern investigative methods including interviewing and interrogation techniques.
Ability to learn law enforcement theory, principles and practices and their application to a wide variety of services and programs.
Ability to learn local geography, city streets, public buildings, and businesses.
Ability to learn recent court decisions and how they affect department and division operations.
Ability to learn self-defense tactics.
Ability to learn, properly interpret, and make decisions in accordance with Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations particularly with reference to apprehension, arrest, search and seizure, evidence, and records maintenance, and traffic control.
Ability to gather, assemble, analyze, evaluate, and use facts and evidence.
Ability to interpret, and explain city and department policies and procedures.
Ability to observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places.
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action.
Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergencies.
Ability to meet and deal with the public tactfully and effectively.
Ability to meet the physical requirements necessary as outlined in General Directive No. 007, Physical Fitness Standard Guidelines, to perform the assigned duties safely and effectively.
Ability to exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Nice To Haves

Two years of college desirable.

Responsibilities

Patrol a designated area of the City to preserve law and order; discover and prevent the commission of crimes; check property for physical security.
Respond to public service calls and complaints including domestic disturbances, civil complaints, property control, automobile accidents, robberies, and related misdemeanor and felony incidents.
Investigate crimes and suspicious circumstances; collect, process, photograph and preserve evidence including fingerprints, fibers, blood, and related physical evidence; interview victims, complainants, and witnesses; identify and interrogate suspects; apprehend and arrest offenders; testify and present evidence in court.
Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.
Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the public; take an active role in areas of public education relative to crime and crime prevention.
Take custody of lost and found property.
Prepare reports on arrests made, activities performed, and unusual incidents observed.
Book prisoners in jail; assist in the custody, care, and welfare of prisoners; transport prisoners.
Furnish information and directions to the public.
Participate in training courses and programs.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
When assigned to Patrol Officer: Perform general police work in the protection of life and liberty. Prevent crime; arrest criminals; enforce local, State, and Federal laws. Patrol designated areas of the city in a vehicle and on foot. Inspect, report, and correct conditions which may lead to criminal activity or pose a societal problem. Provide the public with safety information; give advice on laws or ordinances. Prepare written reports on criminal matters or civil problems. Perform criminal investigations. Perform specialized duties requiring application of abilities and knowledge acquired through experience.
When assigned to Detective: Perform detailed investigations into all criminal matters. Investigate the identification of criminals and their prosecution. Conduct interviews of suspects, witnesses, and victims. Prepare supplemental reports for criminal matters. File cases with the District Attorney's Office. Pick up and transport all paperwork and files to the District Attorney's Office. Serve subpoenas.
When assigned to Field Training Officer: Provide continual training and supervision to new Police Officers. Perform continual training exercises to maintain a constant level of proficiency. Provide verbal information and written evaluations regarding the status of new Officers in training. Coordinate the activities of the Field Training Officer Program with other Field Training Officers. Perform duties of Patrol Officer.
When assigned to S.W.A.T. Officer: Resolve high risk or high threat situations that involve hostile criminals. Perform continual training with other S.W.A.T. Team members in order to maintain a high level of competence and effectiveness.
When assigned to K-9 Officer: Perform specialized duties involving a police canine. Assume responsibility for the effective use and deployment of police canine during narcotics searches, contraband searches, and searches for suspects involved in crimes. Perform continual training in order to maintain a high level of effectiveness with the police canine. Perform all duties of a Patrol Officer.
When assigned to Traffic or Motor Officer: Patrol a designated area of the city in a police traffic vehicle and/or motorcycle, as assigned. Enforce motor vehicle operation and parking regulations. Enforce city, state, and federal laws, especially those pertaining to traffic related issues. Perform drunk driving and commercial vehicle checkpoints. Perform all duties of a Patrol Officer.
When assigned to D.A.R.E. Officer: Teach D.A.R.E. program classes and provide instruction to students regarding the abuse of drugs and alcohol. Design and instruct various safety programs and coordinate and supervise school children. Provide both students and citizens a positive relationship with the Police department.
When assigned to School Resource Officer: Conduct preliminary investigations of cases involving school property, students, faculty, or staff. Interact with patrol, investigations, and other law enforcement agencies to share information and work together on matters of mutual concern. Perform prevention patrols on school campuses. Act as liaison and resource between law enforcement community, other governmental agencies, and schools. Educate school faculty and administrators on law enforcement matters.