Police Officer I

About the role

Performs a wide variety of law enforcement functions, including but not limited to: patrol, security, investigations, criminal gang activity, crime prevention, surveillance, and other law enforcement related duties. Utilizes proper skills to ensure the safety and security of people, property, and equipment throughout the University community.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls, i.e., thefts, accidents, assaults. Gives assistance, assesses, and remedies the situation as appropriate; files a written report.
• Conducts or assists in criminal, narcotics, traffic, and gang related investigations by applying specialized skills, gathering evidence, and protecting the crime scene.
• Affords assistance to the criminal intelligence operation by gathering information from other law enforcement agencies, confidential informants, or the general public to provide substantiated facts.
• Takes initial reports/complaints, prepares written reports, and maintains detailed and accurate records for files, follow-up investigations, and court purposes.
• Performs surveillance in high risk or known crime areas in order to apprehend suspects involved in criminal activity.
• Obtains and serves search/arrest warrants as well as apprehends suspects; performs warrantless searches and seizures as necessary.
• Interviews and interrogates witnesses/suspects to acquire relevant information.
• Prepares cases for the Salt Lake County District Attorney; testifies and gives evidence in court.
• Maintains issued equipment and supplies.
• Assists in the classroom and field training of new officers; instructs classes; gives presentations to various public groups.
• Uses logic and reasoning to independently make critical decisions, and uses initiative and common sense in a variety of police functions.
• Officers must safely effect forcible arrest(s), pursue suspects on foot, safely control combatant(s), respond to emergencies, accept rotating shift and 24 hour on-call shifts, protecting and ensuring the safety of University students, staff, faculty and visitors while working extended hours in demanding and stressful environments. Therefore, Officers must annually pass a physical fitness assessment as a condition of employment.

Requirements

• United States citizen; United States national; or Lawful permanent resident of the United States who:
• Has been in the United States legally for the five years immediately before the day on which the application is made;
• Has legal authorization to work in the United States;
• Certification as a Utah Post LEO (Law Enforcement Officer) or willing to attend Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training Course (POST);
• A valid Utah Driver's License to be obtained upon date of hire.

Qualifications

• Considerable human relation and communication skills;
• Qualified applicants must successfully complete the department approved physical fitness test, a thorough background investigation, and must be willing to submit to a drug screening test;
• Bachelor's degree in Criminology, Police Science, or a related area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) is preferred.

Disqualifiers

• FELONY CONVICTION - Applicants may not have been convicted of a crime which could have been punished by imprisonment in a federal penitentiary or by imprisonment in the penitentiary of this or another state.
• MISDEMEANOR CONVICTION - Misdemeanor crimes involving violence, sexual conduct, or dishonesty require a minimum two year waiting period from date of conviction or involvement. Conviction of misdemeanor crimes not listed above may require a one (1) year wait depending upon the crime and severity.
• MORAL CHARACTER - Applicants shall demonstrate good moral character, as determined by a department conducted background investigation including criminal history records as well as expunged records. Conviction of any criminal offense is an indication that the applicant may not be of good moral character and may be grounds for disqualification.
• PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL CONDITION - Applicants must pass a psychological evaluation with a passing suitability rating. Specific questions as to the suitability of a candidate's physical and mental condition will be determined during this examination.
• TATTOOS - Tattoos, brands, and decals cannot be obscene, offensive, distract from professional appearance, or interfere with on-duty actions and responsibilities.
• ILLEGAL DRUGS - Applicants may not have used any illegal drug while employed in any law enforcement or prosecutorial position, or while employed in a position which carries a high level of public trust. Applicants may not have sold, manufactured, cultivated, or distributed any illegal drug. Any use of LSD or PCP will automatically exclude the applicant from the process. Applicants may not have used hard drugs or their derivatives and synthetic equivalents within five (5) years prior to the application closing date.

Preferences

• POST certification at the time of application.

Special Instructions

• Requisition Number: PRN45216B
• Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
• Work Schedule Summary: Rotating: 27/7 rotating shifts, holidays and weekends
• Department: 00471 - Public Safety
• Location: Campus
• Pay Rate Range: $32.45 - $36.50
• Close Date: 9/1/2026
• To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/202944