Police Officer I / II / III
About The Position
The Lehi City Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer, serving the city of Lehi, a dynamic and progressive community with over 90,000 residents. The population of Lehi City continues to see significant increases and is expected to reach a population of well over 100,000. The population growth, as well as Lehi City being home to many of the large tech companies that are part of Silicon Slopes, offers a significant opportunity for those who are seeking long-term professional growth. The Lehi City Police Department is looking for applicants who are committed to a community-oriented policing philosophy. The department has assignments in Patrol, Investigations, SRO, K9, Code Enforcement, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, and SWAT. More information about the community and the Lehi City Police Department can be found at the Lehi City website (www.lehi-ut.gov) or at the Lehi City Police Department Facebook page.
Requirements
- Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of graduation from the Utah P.O.S.T. law enforcement academy.
- Possess a valid Utah driver's license or have the ability to obtain one prior to employment.
- Successfully passed the National Police Officer Selection Test (NPOST) exam.
Nice To Haves
- Already be certified, and in good standing with P.O.S.T., as a Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) in the State of Utah, or be certifiable as a Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) prior to date of employment.
- Currently serving in law enforcement in an LEO capacity may be given preference in the testing process.
- The department is currently considering sponsoring qualified applicants for Utah P.O.S.T. training.
Responsibilities
- Community-oriented policing philosophy
- Assignments in Patrol, Investigations, SRO, K9, Code Enforcement, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, and SWAT
- Demonstrate knowledge of community-oriented policing, patrol operations, criminal investigations, report writing, and safety standards related to the use of vehicles, firearms, and other police equipment.
Benefits
- Full insurance benefits are effective immediately.
- Opportunities for overtime.
- City paid retirement in the URS system.
- City paid medical and dental insurance.
- Sick-time accrual.
- Long-term disability insurance.
- $100 per month uniform allowance.
- 12 paid holidays per year (156 hours).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
