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

City of Provo • Provo, UT

7d • 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. All applications must be submitted before June 4, 2026, at which point candidates will be contacted to schedule a testing time for June 10, 2026. Provo's testing process consists of a physical fitness test (PT), a written exam, and an oral interview. If selected for hire, 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.

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