Police Officer I-III (Entry/Lateral)

Centerville City•Centerville, UT

7h•$32 - $38

About The Position

Performs law enforcement duties to enforce laws, maintain peace, and protect life and property. The role works under the general supervision of a patrol sergeant, lieutenant, and Chief. Officers patrol Centerville City, respond to calls for service, control traffic, write reports, transport prisoners, present a positive image to the public, and serve legal notices, summonses, and warrants as required. Officers attend a wide variety of training, including firearms and driving-tactics proficiency training. Candidates must submit to a psychological evaluation and drug test. A car-per-officer program is available, with off-duty vehicle use limited to within Davis County and within 30 driving miles of Parrish Lane.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old.
Have no disqualifying criminal records.
Maintain required certifications.
Graduate from high school or have a GED equivalent.
Be POST certified or able to obtain a Utah POST Basic Certificate.
Be able to pass the URMMA Physical Fitness Standards Test.
Have a current, valid Utah driver's license.
Demonstrate good moral character and good communication skills.
Be free of emotional, physical, or mental conditions that might adversely affect performance of police officer duties.
Submit to a psychological evaluation and drug test.

Responsibilities

Enforce laws, maintain peace, and protect life and property.
Patrol areas of Centerville City.
Respond to calls for service.
Control traffic.
Write reports.
Transport prisoners.
Present a positive image to the public.
Serve legal notices, summonses, and warrants as required.
Attend training, including firearms and driving-tactics proficiency training.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $4,000 for LEO-certified candidates, paid half upon passing FTO and half on the one-year anniversary.
Sign-on bonus of $2,000 for SFO candidates, paid on the same timeline.
Medical insurance, including traditional, FSA, and HSA options.
HSA family contribution of $2,400 and individual contribution of $1,200 for HDHP participants.
Dental insurance.
Life/ADD and long-term disability insurance.
25-year Utah State Public Safety Retirement.
Participation in 401(k), 457, and Roth IRA plans.
12 days of paid vacation.
13 paid holidays.
40 hours of all-purpose leave earned per year.
56 hours of long-term sick leave earned per year.
$300 fitness gym membership reimbursement.
$2,000 per calendar year tuition benefit.
Exceptional training.
Car-per-officer program, with off-duty use within Davis County and 30 miles of Parrish Lane.
Employee incentive program.
Variety of career opportunities.
Great community and work culture.