Police Officer II - Lateral

Lateral Hire Bonus: $15,000 for qualified individuals with one (1) or more years of sworn law enforcement experience, paid as follows: $5,000 on the first paycheck following employment, $5,000 upon successful completion of one (1) year of employment, and $5,000 upon successful completion of two (2) years of employment.

Moving Reimbursement: $2,000-$5,000 for approved relocation expenses.

About the Role

Performs a variety of full performance level professional and technical law enforcement duties related to enforcing laws, maintaining the peace, providing security, rendering aid, and protecting the citizens of and visitors to the community. Responds to situations involving threats to public safety and makes emergency decisions affecting the lives and health of others, including in circumstances and at times when personal life or personal safety may be at risk.

Reporting Relationships

Supervision Received: The Police Officer II receives general supervision in the carrying out of duties and close supervision in activity review by the Police Sergeant.

Supervision Exercised: The Police Officer II may provide close to general supervision to subordinate officers while in training or on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties that put life and/or personal safety at risk; actively prevents or detects crime and enforces criminal statutes or ordinances of the state of Utah.
• Responds to situations involving threats to public safety, makes emergency decisions affecting the lives and health of others.
• Performs various duties consistent with ensuring and providing community protection.
• Patrols an assigned area of the City in a radio/Mobile Data Computer equipped vehicle to preserve law and order; may be assigned to foot patrol, extra patrol, bicycle patrol, or motorcycle.
• Checks businesses/residences, discovering/preventing the commission of crimes.
• Enforces State and municipal laws and city ordinances; apprehends, cites, and arrests violators as appropriate.
• Investigates criminal activity, gathers evidence, interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects, and takes appropriate action to solve cases and bring suspects before proper judicial process.
• Investigates traffic accidents, enforces traffic and parking violations; directs traffic and assists motorists as needed.
• Responds to calls for service and renders aid to distressed citizens by maintaining the peace, supplying information, and assisting citizens as applicable.
• Completes detailed and accurate reports of daily activities, criminal cases, arrests, traffic accidents, and other cases as appropriate.
• Presents evidence and testimony in court and other hearings as required.
• Operates police vehicle and other department equipment safely to maximize lifespan and ensure public safety.
• Maintains visible presence to deter and prevent crime.
• Performs foot and/or bicycle patrol in business areas to engage with the community and check for building security or illegal activity.
• Performs ongoing public relations to enhance the image of the department within the community; represents the department at public meetings and schools.
• Presents a professional image in both appearance and demeanor.
• Serves warrants, processes, notices, summons, and subpoenas; keeps records of disposition.
• Attends all minimum and assigned training and instructional meetings; stays informed of current law enforcement practices, procedures, and trends.
• Assigned to auxiliary roles such as rangemaster, Taser instructor, tactical coordinator, quartermaster, armorer, training coordinator, defensive tactics instructor, and emergency vehicle operations instructor.
• Maintains all certifications relevant to duties and responsibilities as a patrol officer; completes annual training requirements from Utah P.O.S.T. and the department.
• Trains other Police Officers as a Field Training Officer (FTO).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of full-time experience as a police officer; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Utah P.O.S.T Law Enforcement Officer Certification and Firearms Certification.
• Must possess Utah P.O.S.T. Instructor Development certification, Field Training Officer certification, or similar certifications issued by other states and/or organizations.
• Valid Utah driver’s license upon employment.

Skills

• Considerable knowledge of Police Department policies and procedures, state law and City ordinances, standard law enforcement practices and procedures.
• Skill in computers, appropriate use of firearms and other standard law enforcement tools, problem-solving, and conflict mediation.
• Ability to establish effective and courteous working relationships with fellow officers, the public, and other agencies; ability to act with tact and impartiality.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition.
• Score of 3.5 or higher on the previous two annual employee evaluations.
• Demonstrated leadership, above-average productivity, exceptional work ethic, and proven ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Moderately heavy physical activity; required to push, pull, or lift medium-heavy weights.
• Difficult working positions; must stand, walk, or sit uncomfortably for extended periods.
• Moderate exposure to elements such as heat, cold, dampness, fumes, noise, dust, or grease.
• Exposure to hostile, life-threatening situations; may be required to use physical force, including deadly force.
• Considerable exposure to stressful situations as a result of human behavior; exposure to stress, traumatic events, and other occupational hazards.
• Required to work irregular hours in addition to regularly scheduled shifts as needed.
• Talking, hearing, and seeing are essential to performing job requirements; common eye, hand, and finger dexterity required for most essential functions.

Benefits

• Lateral Hire Bonus: $15,000 for qualified individuals with one (1) or more years of sworn law enforcement experience.
• Moving Reimbursement: $2,000-$5,000 for approved relocation expenses.

Selection Process

• Formal application.
• Review of training and experience.
• Interview with hiring authority.
• Physical fitness test.
• Background investigation.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and psychological evaluation.

At the discretion of the Chief of Police, exceptions to the selection process may be allowed for lateral or internal candidates who possess Utah P.O.S.T. Law Enforcement Officer Certification or a like certification from another state.