Police Officer I / II / III

Job Summary

The Lehi City Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer, serving the city of Lehi, a dynamic and progressive community with over 90,000 residents. The population of Lehi City continues to see significant increases and is expected to reach a population of well over 100,000. The population growth, as well as Lehi City being home to many of the large tech companies that are part of Silicon Slopes, offers a significant opportunity for those who are seeking long-term professional growth. The Lehi City Police Department is looking for applicants who are committed to a community-oriented policing philosophy. The department has assignments in Patrol, Investigations, SRO, K9, Code Enforcement, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, and SWAT. More information about the community and the Lehi City Police Department can be found at the Lehi City website (www.lehi-ut.gov) or at the Lehi City Police Department Facebook page.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of community-oriented policing, patrol operations, criminal investigations, report writing, and safety standards related to the use of vehicles, firearms, and other police equipment.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of community-oriented policing, patrol operations, criminal investigations, report writing, and safety standards related to the use of vehicles, firearms, and other police equipment.
• Occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Work rotating shifts, on weekends and on holidays.
• Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts, in precarious places, with firearms ammunition and explosives.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, extreme cold, and vibration.

Qualifications

• Qualified applicants must be 21 years of age or older at the time of graduation from the Utah P.O.S.T. law enforcement academy.
• It is preferred that candidates will already be certified, and in good standing with P.O.S.T., as a Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) in the State of Utah, or be certifiable as a Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) prior to date of employment.
• Applicants must possess a valid Utah driver's license or have the ability to obtain one prior to employment.
• Applicants who are currently serving in law enforcement in an LEO capacity may be given preference in the testing process.

Benefits

• Full-time Benefits Summary July 2026-June 2027
• Full insurance benefits are effective immediately.
• City paid retirement in the URS system.
• City paid medical and dental insurance.
• Sick-time accrual.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• $100 per month uniform allowance.
• 12 paid holidays per year (156 hours).

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• General physical demands and work environment.
• Periodically involve muscular strain related to walking, standing, stooping, sitting, and reaching.
• Mental application utilizes memory for details, emotional stability, discriminating thinking, and creative problem-solving.
• Frequent travel required in course of performing portions of job functions.
• Elements of the job pose various degrees of hazard uncertainty common to law enforcement.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting wage for full-time officers (without experience) is $29.40/hour.
• Starting wage for candidates with law enforcement experience may be negotiated at the discretion of the Chief of Police.

Contact Information

Please contact the Lehi City Police Department at (385) 201-1005. Employment in this position is conditional upon passing a pre-employment background and drug test. The City's drug test and background check policy can be found in its entirety here: https://www.lehi-ut.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Employee-Policy-Manual-July-1-2024.pdf. For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. https://lehiut.applicantpro.com/jobs/4152531-145923.html.