POLICE OFFICER

About the Role

Tooele City Police Department is seeking certifiable, lateral transfer, current POST cadets, or individuals with a confirmed start date for a POST academy to fill an opening and establish an eligibility roster for future openings within the department.

Our 45 police officers serve a community of 41,000 residents and responded to roughly 17,000 calls last year, making us a very busy department. Our organization is committed to integrity and ethical conduct. We value camaraderie and trust among officers, support a healthy work-life balance, and maintain a culture that prioritizes officer safety. Our police officers are well trained, well equipped, and dedicated to addressing crime while honoring the Constitutional rights of all community members.

Pay

• Police Officer I: $31.10 - $31.72 per hour
• Police Officer II: $34.09 - $36.17 per hour
• Corporal / Police Officer III: $40.43 - $50.26 per hour

Competitive pay includes year-for-year lateral credit for prior sworn law enforcement officer experience. A transparent salary schedule is available on the City's website, with HR ready to provide pay estimates.

Benefits

• Robust retirement benefits, with the City covering a significant share of costs
• Student loan repayment program for college or POST-related debt

Why Join Us

• Strong support for law enforcement from the Mayor and community
• Excellent equipment and training
• Modern, purpose-built police facility designed with safety and functionality in mind
• Recognized by Forbes as one of America's top ten "Friendliest Cities"
• Highlighted by AARP's Livability Index for inclusivity and opportunity
• Exceptional team culture and camaraderie

Requirements

• Must be certifiable, a lateral transfer, currently in or scheduled to start a POST academy
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug/alcohol testing (positions are safety-sensitive and/or may require a CDL)
• Background checks, including criminal history, are required for applicants age 18 and older (criminal history is not an automatic disqualification)
• For positions requiring driving: valid Utah State Driver License (or ability to obtain prior to hire), 12 months of driving experience (excluding learner's permit time), and a driving record acceptable for Tooele City's insurance and risk management standards

Tooele City participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees after an offer of employment has been accepted.