Police Officer

Draper City • Draper, UT

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Chief of Police, and assigned under direct supervision of Sergeants, and the Lieutenants, the Police Officer is responsible for all general uniform police operations which may place the employee’s life or personal safety at risk. Operations include the following, but are not limited to: patrolling Draper City to actively prevent or detect crime and enforce criminal statues or ordinances of the state of Utah or any of its political subdivisions, responding to situations involving threats to public safety, making emergency decisions affecting the lives and health of others and providing community protection.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Entry level or lateral experience.
• Utah P.O.S.T certified as either L.E.O. (Law Enforcement Officer) or S.F.O. (Special Functions Officer) or certified within 12 months of hire.
• Pass annual Police department physical fitness test.
• Must complete EVO certification during FTO training.
• Must successfully complete FTO training during new hire probationary period.
• Valid Utah driver license.
• Knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques and equipment
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county, and city laws and ordinances and departmental rules and regulations
• Knowledge of hazardous waste classifications and emergency procedures related to control, containment and confinement
• Knowledge of basic CPR, First Aid and emergency response driving
• Skill with use of firearms, the operation of police vehicles and other specialized equipment, including breathalyzers, radar units, police batons, and restraining devices
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public
• Strong interpersonal skills including objectivity and integrity
• Ability to react effectively in emergency, life and death, and stress situations
• Ability to exhibit imagination, initiative and problem-solving capability in coping with a variety of law enforcement situations
• Ability to follow standard safety practices and procedures common to law enforcement work
• Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Ability to manage stress, handle multiple tasks, analyzes issues, solve problems and exercise sound judgment
• Ability to investigate procedures and practices, and legal liabilities associated with arrest and law enforcement, court room procedures and laws of evidence
• Ability to maintain firearm proficiency

Responsibilities

• Patrols all areas of Draper City in police vehicles, or on foot, including the city streets and alleys, checking for unlocked doors, windows and building security; makes business location and residential house checks for possible illegal activities.
• Responds to calls for assistance: secures crime scenes for evidence searches, makes preliminary investigation and interrogates complainants, witnesses and suspects, completes complaint questionnaires, performs case follow-up and assists with investigation activities as assigned, and makes arrests as warranted.
• Controls traffic and enforces traffic laws and ordinances: directs traffic, assists motorists, issues citations and warnings for moving violations, D.U.I.s and investigates accidents involving motor vehicles, prepares and submits accident, offense, arrests, and other forms and reports as necessary.
• Serves processes, notices, summons and subpoenas and keeps records of dispositions; escorts prisoners to and from county jail or from one location to another, and subdues unruly prisoners when necessary.
• Completes comprehensive reports of daily activities and enforcement actions; prepares for court cases and testifies in court when required.
• Cleans and maintains assigned firearms and vehicles and other special equipment.
• Performs ongoing public relations to enhance the image of Draper City and the Police department within the community.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance (Traditional or HDHP with employer HSA contribution up to 3K per benefit year) effective DOH or Medical Cash Out
• Gym and Wellness Incentive Program Reimbursement
• 401(k) up to 3.5% match effective DOH
• Enrollment in to Utah Retirement System (URS)
• Employer paid Life Insurance of 100K
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 13 holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement after new hire probation

What This Job Offers

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