FT - Police Officer - New Hire

Ogden City Corporation; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Ogden City Corporation is seeking a new Police Officer who will undergo a series of rigorous tests and training to serve in law enforcement. The role offers competitive salaries along with various benefits and compensation for education and specialized training.

Benefits

Uniform allowance

Annual education incentive

Hiring bonus for Self-Sponsored POST graduates

Medical and Dental

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Training equivalent to the completion of twelfth grade is required.
• Possession of a valid Utah driver's license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Attend physical and written testing processes.
• Pass required fitness training standards.
• Perform police duties including observing and recording situations.

Skills

Ability to observe situations

Police methods and procedures

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

P.O.S.T. Certification or Associate Degree

Job description

OGDEN CITY NEW HIRE POLICE OFFICER

NEXT PHYSICAL & WRITTEN TESTING PROCESS WILL BE JULY 9, 2025

IN PERSON INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON JULY 10, 2025

ADDITONAL INFORMATION WILL BE EMAILED TO APPLICANTS CLOSER TO TESTING DATES

NEW OFFICERS

Physical fitness requirements in this notice (Excerpts from Policy 14A-Physical Fitness) will be administered on the dates to be determined and must be passed to continue with the testing process. These standards require fitness training to be met. If you need assistance understanding or meeting these requirements, please contact John Thomas [phone].

NEW OFFICERS

• Upon hire, initial $1,100 uniform allowance, (A list of required items to be purchased will be supplied)
• Annual education incentive annually rewarded.
  • $1000 Associate degree
  • $2000 Bachelor degree
  • $3000 Master degree
• Self-Sponsored POST graduate will receive a $3000 hiring bonus.

SALARY RANGE - POLICE OFFICER

STEP 0	ANNUAL RATE	$60,859.27	HOURLY RATE	$29.26
STEP 1	ANNUAL RATE	$63,293.64	HOURLY RATE	$30.43
STEP 2	ANNUAL RATE	$65,825.39	HOURLY RATE	$31.65
STEP 3	ANNUAL RATE	$68,458.41	HOURLY RATE	$32.91
STEP 4	ANNUAL RATE	$71,196.75	HOURLY RATE	$34.23
STEP 5	ANNUAL RATE	$74,044.62	HOURLY RATE	$35.60
STEP 6	ANNUAL RATE	$77,006.40	HOURLY RATE	$37.02
STEP 7	ANNUAL RATE	$80,086.66	HOURLY RATE	$38.50
STEP 8	ANNUAL RATE	$83,290.13	HOURLY RATE	$40.04
STEP 9	ANNUAL RATE	$86,621.74	HOURLY RATE	$41.65
STEP 10	ANNUAL RATE	$90,086.61	HOURLY RATE	$43.31
STEP 11	ANNUAL RATE	$93,690.07	HOURLY RATE	$45.04

SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL ADDED TO STEP

• Afternoon shifts include an additional 2.5%
• Graveyard shifts include an additional 5.0%

OGDEN CITY POLICE OFFICER EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment; training equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade is required. Possession of a P.O.S.T. category I or II certificate or an associate degree with the emphasis in law enforcement with a minor that would enhance the officer's social awareness is desired but not mandatory.

POSSESSION OF, OR ABILITY TO OBTAIN, A VALID UTAH DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIRED.

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Police methods and procedures, ability to observe situations, record them and react quickly and calmly.
• Ability to act with tact and impartiality.
• Ability to deal effectively and courteously with fellow officers and the public.
• Ability to develop skills in the use of firearms and the operation of police vehicles.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to exhibit imagination, initiative, and problem-solving capability in coping with a variety of law enforcement situations.
• Ability to develop knowledge of initial investigative techniques, such as crime scene preservation, interview, and interrogation techniques, traffic control, report writing, police emergency procedures, and knowledge of state and local laws and ordinances.
• Must be able to pursue, subdue and apprehend a hostile and combative subject.
• Ability to meet necessary special requirements and be able to react to change productively and handle tasks as assigned.

OGDEN CITY BENEFITS

• Language Pay
• Longevity Pay
• Holidays
• Sick, Vacation, and Comp Time Leave
• Medical and Dental
• EAP- Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Employee Loan Program- Computer, Bike & Exercise equipment loans when available
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

OGDEN CITY FULL JOB POSTING ATTACHED AS PDF