Certified Police Officer I or II

About the role

Under general supervision, performs professional duties in enforcing federal, state and local laws to preserve the peace, and protect the rights and property of all people. Performs related responsibilities as required.

Responsibilities

• Patrol
• K-9
• Mountain Bike Patrol
• Motor Officer
• School Resource Officer
• Detective
• Drug Task Force
• S.W.A.T.
• Firearms Instructor
• Defensive Tactics Instructor
• Emergency Vehicle Operation Instructor
• Physical Fitness Instructor
• Taser Instructor
• Less Lethal Instructor
• Field Training Officer
• Crisis Intervention Team
• Crisis Negotiations

Qualifications

• United States Citizen or legal permanent resident continuously for the past five years
• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 21 years of age at the time of appointment
• Valid Utah Driver License
• No felony or domestic violence convictions
• Must pass and maintain department physical fitness standards

Pay

Starting wage: $29.14 per hour ($60,617 annually). Wage credit for experience up to ten years.

Benefits

• Participation in the Utah Retirement System
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance (premiums paid 100% by Cedar City)
• Contributions to a Health Savings Account
• All equipment and uniforms, including dry cleaning, provided
• Take‑home cars for employees who live within 25 miles of the Cedar City Police Department
• Free access to city swimming pool, golf course and open horse‑riding pass at the Cross Hollow Event Center for employee and dependent family members
• Twelve paid holidays per year
• Vacation and sick leave accrued upon hire
• Compensatory (comp) time can be accrued
• Shift differential pay
• Overtime available for hours worked over 80 in a 14‑day pay period
• Free Police Gym membership for self, spouse and children ages 12‑18
• Educational assistance opportunities
• Employee assistance program (counseling)
• 80 hours annual military leave