Police Officer

Job Details

Job Type: Full‑time or Part‑Time | Department: Police | Location: Logan, Utah | FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt | Appointed Position: No | Job Number: 26‑78 | Closing Date: October 14, 2026

Description

Working under the direction of the Police Chief, police candidates will participate in law enforcement and community policing efforts of the Logan City Police Department. The department is progressive, actively using and participating in the community policing philosophy. In a department the size of Logan, there are numerous opportunities for an officer to gain experience and knowledge. The Police Department manages a full‑service administrative, patrol and investigation division that offers all types of specialized investigative technology and practices. The Logan City Police Department is the managing agency for the Cache/Rich Drug Task Force and maintains units such as a mountain bike unit, traffic unit with motorcycle assignments, SWAT team, K‑9 officers, drug recognition experts, accident reconstructionist, and several other specialties. The department currently has a car‑per‑man program. Uniforms, sidearm, ammunition, leather, and protective vests are all provided by the department.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age on the day of the examination.
• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• No felony convictions or misdemeanors involving moral turpitude.
• Ability to speak and write English.
• U.S. citizenship or eligibility to work in the United States.
• Pass a pre‑employment background and reference check.
• Pass a pre‑employment drug screening after a job offer is extended.
• Pass POST minimum physical fitness requirements and POST background check.
• Preference will be given to candidates who are certified and currently enrolled in an academy over those who would need sponsorship through the POST certification process.
• Police Officer II: Minimum three (3) years experience as a certified law‑enforcement officer.
• Police Officer III: Minimum six (6) years experience as a certified law‑enforcement officer.

Examination

• Components: Physical agility evaluation (pass/fail) and written assessment.
• All candidates must pass the physical portion to proceed to the written assessment.
• Exam Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026.
• Location: BTECH Bridgerland Technical College – West Campus, 1410 North 1000 West, Logan, Utah 84321.
• Registration: 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.; candidates must present picture ID, sign an attendance roster and accident waiver, and be prepared for the physical portion (wear comfortable clothing).
• Qualified applicants will be notified by email if invited to the test.

Responsibilities

• Patrols to preserve law and order.
• Enforce state and municipal laws and ordinances.
• Respond to calls for assistance, including traffic accidents, assaults, fights, domestic disturbances, and other criminal activities.
• Arrest and transport suspects with outstanding warrants to jail facilities.
• Preserve, secure, investigate, and document crime‑scene data.
• Respond to calls and complaints involving robberies, burglaries, homicides, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of City of Logan ordinances.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and county statutes, codes, and ordinances.
• Understanding of law‑enforcement principles and practices, including investigations, identification, patrol, traffic control, records management, report preparation, and custody of persons and property.
• Familiarity with law‑enforcement equipment such as weaponry, communications devices, computers, and automotive equipment.
• Knowledge of Logan street locations and addresses.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other law‑enforcement agencies, regulatory organizations, city officials, criminal‑justice staff, and the public.
• Skill in interpreting complex statutes, ordinances, regulations, and standards.
• Skill in preparing reports, documenting facts, and taking actions regarding criminal/civil incidents.
• Skill in communicating via standard two‑way radio, mobile data computer, and related programs.
• Skill in conducting investigations of criminal activities.

Pay

• Police Officer I (Full‑time) – Starting salary: $32.67 hourly.
• Police Officer (Part‑time) – Starting salary: $24.00 hourly.
• Police Officer II & III – Salary range discussed during lateral transfer; $1,000 sign‑on bonus for those who successfully complete department field training (not available if the department sponsors the police academy).

Benefits

Benefits are available to full‑time employees and participants in the car‑per‑officer program.