Police Officer FT

Washington City • Washington, UT

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Police Officer performs entry-level technical law enforcement duties for Washington City, enforcing laws, maintaining the peace, and protecting citizens. The role patrols the city, responds to calls, conducts preliminary investigations, makes arrests, enforces traffic laws, handles prisoners, prepares reports, and testifies in court. Officers maintain assigned firearms, vehicles, and other equipment and perform public-relations work in the community. The position works under the general supervision of a Sergeant, Lieutenant, or Police Chief and has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school graduation.
• No prior experience is necessary.
• Some knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment; applicable laws, ordinances, and departmental rules; hazardous-waste classifications and related emergency procedures; investigative practices; legal liabilities associated with arrests and law enforcement; and courtroom procedures and evidence laws.
• Skill in using firearms, operating police vehicles, and using specialized equipment, including breathalyzers, radar units, police batons, and restraining devices.
• Basic CPR, First Aid, and emergency-response driving skills.
• Ability to respond effectively to emergency, life-threatening, and stressful situations; use initiative and problem-solving skills; follow safety practices; perform work requiring good physical condition; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Must have no prior criminal record.
• Must possess a valid Utah State Driver's License.
• Must maintain firearm proficiency.
• Must maintain law enforcement certification by completing 40 hours of annual training.
• Must become certified in several specific job-related tasks and equipment.
• Must pass and maintain the Department fitness test.
• Must complete a background check and drug-screening evaluation before an offer of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of the Police Officers Standards and Training Academy (POST) is preferred but not required.
• P.O.S.T. certifiable as a law enforcement peace officer is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrol Washington City streets, alleys, businesses, and residences, checking building security and looking for possible illegal activity.
• Respond to calls for assistance, secure crime scenes, conduct preliminary investigations, question complainants, witnesses, and suspects, complete complaint questionnaires, perform follow-up, and assist with investigations.
• Make arrests and escort prisoners to and from the county jail or other locations; subdue unruly prisoners when necessary.
• Control traffic, enforce traffic laws and ordinances, direct traffic, assist motorists, issue citations and warnings, and investigate motor vehicle accidents.
• Prepare and submit accident, offense, arrest, and other reports and forms.
• Serve processes, notices, summonses, and subpoenas and record their dispositions.
• Document daily activities and enforcement actions, prepare for court cases, and testify in court when required.
• Clean and maintain assigned firearms, vehicles, and other special equipment.
• Perform public-relations activities to enhance the department's image in the community.
• Perform related duties as required.

Benefits

• Contributions into the URS pension.
• PEHP 80/20 Traditional Healthcare plan, with no cost to the employee for family coverage.
• PEHP Dental plan, with no cost to the employee for employee coverage; additional dependents incur a cost.
• Vision plan, with no cost to the employee for family coverage.
• $50,000 life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED