Police Officer - Certifiable

West Valley City•West Valley City, UT

14h•$35 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for candidates who hold LEO certification but have not passed a Police Officer Field Training Officer (FTO) program with a state or local law enforcement agency or department. The position may include candidates who have worked as an Agent with AP&P. Applicants with LEO certification, police officer experience, and completed FTO should apply for the Lateral Police Officer role. Current police academy attendees should apply for the Currently Attending Police Officer role; candidates with SFO and/or BCO certification, or who have not attended a police academy, should apply as SFO/BCO/Non-Certified candidates. The Police Officer is subordinate to the Police Chief and other ranking officers. The role protects life and property and enforces federal, state, and local laws and ordinances in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, and state statutes. Officers respond to calls for service, conduct initial criminal and traffic investigations, preserve and gather evidence, prepare reports, and assist community members. They may make emergency decisions affecting public safety and health and must maintain required certifications, equipment, and physical fitness proficiency. Starting pay is $35.12–$48.55 per hour, depending on experience. Previous law enforcement experience may receive one-for-one service credit for up to 10 years, including Corrections time and qualifying Military Police experience. The assigned schedule may be days, afternoons, or graveyards. Applications are open until filled and must include one required attachment: an LEO Certificate or LEO Course Completion Certificate.

Requirements

Hold LEO certification and have not passed a Police Officer FTO program with a state or local law enforcement agency or department; the posting notes that this may include applicants who have worked as an Agent with AP&P.
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED certificate.
Possess a valid Utah driver's license or have the ability to obtain one.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Complete Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
Be a U.S. citizen, or a lawful permanent resident who has been legally in the United States for the five years immediately before applying and has legal authorization to work in the United States.
Have the ability to work independently.
Submit an LEO Certificate or LEO Course Completion Certificate with the application.

Nice To Haves

Passing NPOST scores or passing academy test scores.
A college diploma.
SFO and/or BCO certification.
Previous law enforcement experience, which may qualify for one-for-one service credit up to 10 years, including Corrections time and qualifying Military Police experience.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a department vehicle during routine and emergency driving situations in accordance with department policy and state statute.
Respond to calls for service, requests for assistance from other officers, and directions from supervisory personnel.
Conduct initial investigations of criminal activity and traffic accidents.
Recognize and protect crime scenes to preserve and gather evidence.
Prepare thorough and complete investigation and daily activity reports.
Maintain working knowledge of criminal and traffic law and take appropriate action when violations are identified.
Use required force, up to and including deadly force, to effect arrests when necessary.
Verbally articulate in court facts relating to investigations, arrests, and traffic citations in which the officer participated as a primary or backup officer.
Assist community members, including motorists, and provide directions and general information.
Maintain a professional appearance and comply with department dress and grooming standards.
Maintain working knowledge of department-issued equipment and keep it in good working order.
Work cooperatively with other agencies.
Maintain required certifications and proficiency, including participation in mandatory department physical fitness standards.
Prevent or detect crime and enforce criminal statutes or ordinances of the State of Utah.
Respond to situations involving threats to public safety and make emergency decisions affecting the lives and health of others.
Provide community protection.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Voluntary pet insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Education assistance program
Police officer housing incentive within West Valley City jurisdictional boundaries
Utah Retirement Systems pension and/or 401(k)