Lateral Police Officer

Salt Lake City Police Department; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 51,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One-time $7,000 bonus

One-time $3,500 bonus + 80 hours front

Job summary

Salt Lake City Police Department is seeking a lateral police officer in Salt Lake City, UT. Candidates should have prior LEO experience and current POST certification or waiver, and must meet onboarding requirements.

Opportunities include special assignments and competitive pay incentives with a structured pay range by years of service. Tattoos policy and recruitment process are noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• At least one full year of experience as a law enforcement officer.
• Current Utah POST certificate as an LEO or POST waiver for out-of-state candidates.
• Must be hired as a lateral police officer.
• Must have at least two years as a law enforcement officer.
• Must complete all pre-employment requirements and onboarding.

Skills

LEO experience 1+ year

Two years LEO experience

Education

Utah POST certificate as LEO

Job description

Position Title

Lateral Police Officer

Job Description

We’re looking for well-qualified police officers who want to work for Utah’s capital city! Continue your career with Salt Lake City Police Department and discover endless opportunities for growth and development.

To Qualify

• At least one full year of experience working in a Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) capacity for an agency whose primary responsibility is responding to calls for service in the community.
• A current Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certificate as a Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) or successfully passed the Utah POST waiver exam (if you are an out-of-state candidate).

INCENTIVE OPTIONS

• Eligible lateral hires may receive a one-time cash bonus up to a maximum of $7,000.00, less all applicable taxes and withholdings.
• Eligible lateral hires may receive a one-time cash bonus up to a maximum of $3,500.00, less all applicable taxes and withholdings, and 80 hours of front‑loaded Vacation Leave. Vacation hours will be credited upon completion of onboarding and may be used in accordance with department scheduling policies.

IN ORDER TO QUALIFY

• Must be hired as a lateral police officer.
• Must have at least two years as a law enforcement officer.
• Must have a current POST Certification or POST Waiver.
• Must successfully complete all pre‑employment requirements and onboarding.

Other Conditions

Other conditions apply and will be discussed at the time of hire

NOTE FOR APPLICANTS REGARDING SLCPD TATTOO POLICY

Employees are permitted to display tattoos and body art on their hands, arms, and legs when they do not distract or interfere with the employee’s on‑duty actions and responsibilities. Employees are not permitted to display tattoos that are located on the neck above the collarbone, the face, or head; an exception to this would be cosmetic micro‑blading tattoos. Tattoos that are found to be offensive, obscene, vulgar, depict graphic nudity, or are prejudicial to any segment of the population are strictly prohibited. Any tattoos that may potentially bring discredit upon the Salt Lake City Police Department are also prohibited. Exceptions to this policy may be made at the discretion of the Office of the Chief.

Additional Information

A full list of typical duties and qualifications can be found here: https://www.slcdocs.com/HR/Hire/SLCPD_PoliceOfficer_JobDescription.pdf.

Opportunity Status

Opportunities are limited; this position may be closed at any time without notice.

Recruiter Contact

Questions about your SLCPD application can be directed to Taylor Saunders, HR Recruiter, at [phone] or by email at [e-mail].

Why SLCPD?

Get year-for-year credit towards your starting pay and vacation accruals! We value your experience; all of your qualifying experience is credited towards your pay rate, so you don’t have to start over. If you have four years of qualifying experience, you’ll start at our four-year rate!

Receive full City benefits starting day one! That includes health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a variety of discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services. Read more about our benefits here: https://www.slc.gov/hr/benefits-and-wellness/.

We have specialty assignments galore! Whether you prefer to have boots on the ground with our SWAT team or bike patrol, prefer working behind the scenes with our intelligence and detective divisions, or if you want to train our next generation of officers with our training unit, there’s something for everyone.

All your equipment is provided for you! Everything from take-home vehicles and uniforms to handcuffs and body cams is included and paid for by the department to ensure you’re fully equipped for success.

Enjoy competitive pay incentives! Whether it’s your regular merit increases, Career Path incentive pay for your bachelor’s degree, or overtime opportunities, SLCPD has plenty of opportunities to increase your earning potential.

Position Salary Range

• Entry $36.69
• 2 Year $38.89
• 4 Year $41.23
• 6 Year $43.71
• 8 Year $46.32
• 10 Year $49.10
• 12 Year $52.05

Disqualifying Conditions and Legal Requirements

Disqualifying conditions and legal requirements can be found here: https://post.utah.gov/prospective-officers/qualifications/ and here: https://post.utah.gov/prospective-officers/legal-requirements/.

Lateral Recruitment Process

You can find more information on the lateral recruitment process and the Salt Lake City Police Department Recruitment rules here: Lateral Recruitment Process: https://www.slcdocs.com/HR/Hire/SLCPD_LateralRecruitmentProcess.pdf

Recruitment Rules

Salt Lake City Police Department Recruitment Rules: http://www.slc.gov/hr/policies-and-administration/fire-police-rules/

SLPA (Police Union) Labor Agreement

SLPA (Police Union) Labor Agreement: https://www