Police Officer

Bountiful City•Bountiful, UT

3d•$31 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties involved in the enforcement of laws and the prevention of crimes; conducts and participates in general investigations of crimes, accidents, and cases; controls traffic flow and enforces State and Local traffic regulations; serves as Patrol Officer, and/or Special Assignment as Detective, Field Training Officer, S.W.A.T. Team Officer, Motor Officer, PROS Officer, Problem Oriented Policing Detective, or School Resource Officer; and performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Department.

Requirements

High school diploma
Possession of a Utah POST Basic Law Enforcement Officer Certification
Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate valid Utah driver's license
Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, and climb
Exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards
Ability to travel to different sites and locations
Availability for shift work
Successfully pass a background check
Successfully pass a driving record check
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test
Successfully pass an assessment center process including Physical Agility Test (Vertical Jump minimum 16 inches, Sit Ups minimum 35 in one minute, Push Ups minimum 25, Run 1.5 miles in less than 15 minutes 54 seconds), Written Exam, and Oral Board Interview
Successfully pass a psychological test

Nice To Haves

Law enforcement experience
LEO certified
Currently attending a Utah certified law enforcement academy

Responsibilities

Enforcement of laws and prevention of crimes
Conduct and participate in general investigations of crimes, accidents, and cases
Control traffic flow and enforce State and Local traffic regulations
Serve as Patrol Officer, and/or Special Assignment as Detective, Field Training Officer, S.W.A.T. Team Officer, Motor Officer, PROS Officer, Problem Oriented Policing Detective, or School Resource Officer
Perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Department

Benefits

Medical Insurance (Bountiful pays 100% of premium for employees, 95% for two-party, 90% for family)
Dental and Vision Insurance (optional, paid by employee)
Group Term Life insurance (provided by City)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FLEX$)
Health Savings Account (HSA) (employer contributions for High-Deductible plan enrollees)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D) (optional, paid by employee)
Long Term Disability (LTD) (premium paid by City)
Sick Leave accrual
Vacation Leave accrual
Twelve paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
COLA and Merit Increases
Retirement – Pension (funded through Utah Retirement Systems)
Retirement – Savings Plans (401(k), 457, Roth IRA options)
Bereavement/Funeral Leave
Family Medical Leave
Jury Duty Leave
Military Leave
Cell Phone Stipend
Uniform Stipend
Safety Awards
Training Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Programs
Employee Luncheons
Years of Service Awards
Department specific awards