Police Officer

About the role

Laterals and entry-level applicants are both welcome. Lateral applicants may receive preference during the recruitment process due to their certified service as a police officer with a municipal, county, or state law enforcement agency. Entry-level applicants must have graduated from the Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Academy and obtained Utah POST Law Enforcement Officer Certification.

Responsibilities

• Patrols all areas of Clearfield City in police vehicles, on motorcycle, or on foot, including city streets, residential areas, parks and trailways, and business districts, with the intent of crime prevention and detection.
• Serves processes, notices, summons, and subpoenas and keeps records of dispositions.
• Responds to calls for service and calls for assistance from other officers, or responds to calls at the direction of supervisory personnel; gathers evidence, secures crime scenes; makes preliminary investigation and interviews or interrogates complainants, witnesses, and suspects; prepares thorough and complete reports of investigations; performs case follow-up and assists with investigation activities as assigned.
• Takes pro-active approach to law enforcement through recognition and enforcement of violations of traffic laws and ordinances; issues citations and warnings for moving violations; provides assistance to the community by directing traffic, assisting motorists, and answering general questions; investigates and enforces D.U.I.'s; investigates traffic accidents involving motor vehicles; prepares and submits accident, offense, and arrest reports, and other forms as necessary.
• Performs ongoing public relations to enhance the image of the department within the community.
• Maintains professional appearance and adheres to department uniform and grooming standards.
• Conducts criminal investigations; processes scene of crime; finds, identifies, marks, and preserves evidence; interviews and interrogates witnesses, victims, and suspects; prepares all necessary reports.
• Manages investigative caseload of major felony crimes; handles rape and homicide cases; works closely with supervisor(s) in solving difficult cases; follows up and ensures completion of all cases; conducts research and pursues clues, develops leads through proactive investigative techniques, makes telephone calls, tracts criminal histories, secures existing information on suspects, etc.
• Answers business/bank complaints of theft, forgery, scams, bounced checks, embezzlements, and white-collar crimes; alerts businesses and community of check forgeries; performs surveillance; obtains search warrants; works closely with City and County attorney concerning legalities involved in certain cases and arrests.
• Prepares facts, information, evidence, and statements for court proceedings; secures witnesses and testimonies; prepares visual diagrams of the scene of crime as deemed necessary; performs extraditions; testifies in court when necessary.
• Develops informative contacts and participates in covert operations; investigates and apprehends persons suspected of illegal sale, purchase, or use of narcotics; may examine prescriptions and pharmacy's and physician's records to ascertain legality of sale and distribution of narcotics; arrests narcotic offenders; obtains statements for prosecution of offenders and appears in court as a witness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Utah driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a background investigation.
• Ability to pass a polygraph examination.
• Ability to pass a medical screening.
• Ability to pass a physical fitness assessment for entry-level applicants.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of traffic laws and ordinances.
• Proficiency in computer systems and software.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Benefits

Entry level - $32.25
1 yr experience - $ 33.21
2 yrs experience - $34.20
3 yrs experience - $35.34
4 yrs experience - $37.42

Pay

Entry level - $32.25
1 yr experience - $ 33.21
2 yrs experience - $34.20
3 yrs experience - $35.34
4 yrs experience - $37.42

Schedule

Hours vary based on department needs and may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Education Stipend

Applicants selected for employment may be eligible for an education stipend of $1.00 per hour for an associate degree and $2.00 per hour for a bachelor's degree. Applicants must provide official college transcripts to verify their educational credentials.

Hiring Bonuses

• $1,000 sign-on bonus for applicants with no prior experience.
• $2,500 sign-on bonus for applicants with prior law enforcement experience.