Police Officer I, II, or III

Syracuse City•Syracuse, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Patrol Sergeant, performs a variety of working level law enforcement duties; responds to life and property threatening calls such as robbery, burglary, family disturbance, theft, vandalism, arson, etc.; conducts investigation and follow-up investigation on scene and suspects; makes arrests of offenders; writes crime case reports, arrest reports, complaint reports, etc.; appears and testifies in court; performs traffic enforcement and routine patrol; operations breathalyzer and radar equipment; conducts security checks of business and residential establishments; issues tickets to traffic violators; and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of Police Department organization and areas of responsibility, functions of other city agencies, and their relationship with the Police Department.
Knowledge of applicable laws, legal codes, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, ordinances, and departmental standard operating procedures.
Skilled in the operation of applicable tools and equipment.
Skilled in working under stress and using good judgment in emergency situations.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Ability to present various options and approaches to problem identification and resolution.
Ability to establish and effective working relationships with elected officials, department heads, employees, officials, and employees of other jurisdictions and the general public.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Ability to analyze situations and adopt a reasonable course of action.
Graduation from high school or GED.
Must be 21 years of age within 6 months of announcement closing date.
Must be a Citizen of the United States or lawful permanent resident who has legal authorization to work in the United States and has been in the United States legally for at least five years immediately preceding the day on which the application is made.
Valid driver's license or the ability to obtain a Utah driver's license within 14 days of hire.
Ability to successfully pass the physical testing, oral interview, background, polygraph, and drug screen.
Ability to meet the department weapons testing requirements.
Ability to meet and maintain the department physical fitness requirements.
Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Preference given to lateral officers.
Utah Law Enforcement Officer Certification or Special Functions Certification is preferred but not required.
If an applicant who does not possess a POST certification is selected, the department will sponsor the applicant through POST.

Responsibilities

Responds to life and property threatening calls such as robbery, burglary, family disturbance, theft, vandalism, arson, etc.
Conducts investigation and follow-up investigation on scene and suspects
Makes arrests of offenders
Writes crime case reports, arrest reports, complaint reports, etc.
Appears and testifies in court
Performs traffic enforcement and routine patrol
Operates breathalyzer and radar equipment
Conducts security checks of business and residential establishments
Issues tickets to traffic violators