Police Officer I-III (Entry/Lateral)

Centerville City•Centerville, UT

1d•$32 - $38

About The Position

The Police Officer performs law enforcement duties to enforce laws, maintain peace, and protect life and property in Centerville City. The position works under the general supervision of a patrol sergeant, lieutenant, and Chief. Duties include patrolling, responding to calls for service, controlling traffic, preparing reports, transporting prisoners, presenting a positive image to the public, and serving legal notices, summonses, and warrants as required. Officers attend a wide variety of training, including firearms proficiency and driving tactics. The hiring process includes a psychological evaluation and drug test. A car-per-officer program is available, with off-duty vehicle use within Davis County and within 30 driving miles of Parrish Lane.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old.
Have no disqualifying criminal records.
Maintain required certifications.
Graduate from high school or have a GED equivalent.
Be P.O.S.T. certified or able to obtain a Utah POST Basic Certificate.
Pass the URMMA Physical Fitness Standards Test.
Have a current, valid Utah driver's license.
Demonstrate good moral character and good communication skills.
Be free of emotional, physical, or mental conditions that might adversely affect performance of duty as a police officer.
Submit to a psychological evaluation and drug test.

Nice To Haves

Related full-time law enforcement experience; credit is given for this experience.
LEO certification or SFO certification.

Responsibilities

Enforce laws, maintain peace, and protect life and property.
Patrol areas of Centerville City and respond to calls for service.
Control traffic and write reports.
Transport prisoners.
Present a positive image to the public at all times.
Serve legal notices, summonses, and warrants as required.
Attend training, including firearms proficiency and driving tactics.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $4,000 for LEO-certified candidates, paid half after passing FTO and half at the one-year anniversary.
Sign-on bonus of $2,000 for SFO candidates, paid on the same timeline.
Medical coverage with traditional, FSA, and HSA options.
HSA family contribution of $2,400 and individual contribution of $1,200 on HDHP.
Dental insurance.
Life/ADD and long-term disability insurance.
25-year Utah State Public Safety Retirement.
Participation in 401K, 457, and Roth IRA plans.
12 days of paid vacation.
13 paid holidays.
40 hours of all-purpose sick leave and 56 hours of long-term sick leave earned per year.
$300 fitness gym membership reimbursement.
$2,000 per calendar year tuition benefit.
Exceptional training.
Car-per-officer program with off-duty use within Davis County and within 30 driving miles of Parrish Lane.
Employee incentive program.
Variety of career opportunities.
Great community and work culture.