FT - Police Officer - New Hire

Ogden City Economic Development Division; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading city division is seeking a full-time Police Officer. Candidates must meet physical fitness standards and possess effective communication skills. Benefits include a uniform allowance, education incentives, and various insurance options. The role requires a commitment to community safety and law enforcement.

Benefits

Medical and Dental

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Sick, Vacation, and Comp Time Leave

Longevity Pay

Language Pay

Loan Program

Long-Term Disability

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and have high school education.
• P.O.S.T. certification or associate degree in law enforcement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct police methods and procedures with tact and impartiality.
• Communicate effectively with the public and fellow officers.
• Pursue and apprehend hostile subjects.

Skills

Observation

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor degree

Master degree

Job description

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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

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].
• Upon hire, initial $1,100 uniform allowance (A list of required items to be purchased will be supplied).
• Annual education incentive rewarded annually:
  • $1000 for an Associate degree
  • $2000 for a Bachelor degree
  • $3000 for a 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

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 emphasis in law enforcement is desired but not mandatory.

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 law enforcement situations.
• Knowledge of investigative techniques, traffic control, report writing, and laws.
• Must be able to pursue, subdue, and apprehend hostile subjects.

Benefits

• Language Pay
• Longevity Pay
• Holidays
• Sick, Vacation, and Comp Time Leave
• Medical and Dental
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Loan Program
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

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