Police Officer

Salt Lake City Police Department; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement pensions

Parental leave

Specialized training

Job summary

Salt Lake City Police Department is seeking candidates for Police Officer. Applicants must meet minimum requirements, complete a rigorous recruitment process, and be prepared for multiple assessments including agility, interviews, and medical exams.

Wages vary with rank and assignment; benefits include health insurance, retirement pensions, parental leave, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident for at least five years and have legal authorization to work in the U.S. as of the date of the first examination.
• Must be at least 21 years old at certification as a law enforcement officer.
• Must have valid Utah driver license or obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• POST Academy graduation within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Submit online application and resume before the deadline (contact email provided).
• Complete the recruitment process including physical agility test, written exams, oral board interview, background investigation, truth verification, psychological examination, and medical exam.
• Attend Chief's interview and potential conditional employment offer process.
• Undergo background checks including employment, driving, criminal history, finances, and interviews with associates.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Decision making

Initiative

Education

High school diploma or GED

POST within 6 months of hire

Job description

Why work for the Capital City?

SLCPD offers unique growth opportunities which are unmatched by any other law enforcement agency in the state.

Minimum requirements to become a Salt Lake City Police Officer

• Graduation from high school or possession of GED certificate.
• Must be either a U.S. Citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States for at least five years and have legal authorization to work in the United States as of the date of the first examination.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of certification as a law enforcement officer.
• Must have valid Utah Driver License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• Graduation from Peace Officers Standards and Training Academy within six (6) months of hire.
• Successful completion of the examination process which may include a physical agility test, written communication exercise, written examination, oral board interview, background investigation, truth verification exam, psychological examination and evaluation, interview, and medical examination and drug screen.
• Considerable human relations and communications skills.
• Ability to work independently, make critical decisions, and use initiative and common sense.

Wages

Wages vary based on rank, shift worked, with pay increasing through promotions, overtime, and specialized assignments.

Benefits

• Benefits include health insurance, retirement pensions, parental leave, specialized training and career advancement opportunities.

The Hiring Process

Application

All interested candidates must complete and submit an online application and a copy of their resume to be eligible prior to the closing date. If a candidate does not have computer access, they may schedule an appointment by emailing [email protected]. Candidates may also visit public libraries for computer access.

Physical Agility Test

Candidates reaching this phase will be notified of the event date, time, and location. On the day of the physical agility test, candidates are required to present their photo identification that displays date of birth (i.e. driver license, passport, or military I.D. card). The physical agility test consists of the following four exercises: push-ups (14), plank (30 seconds), vertical jump (14.5 inches), and a mile and a half (1.5, 16:11) run. Physical agility examination results from any other jurisdiction cannot be substituted for Salt Lake City Police Department’s physical agility test for Police Officer.

Oral Board Interview

The top ranked candidates passing a preliminary background investigation will be required to participate in the Oral Board Interview. Candidates will be asked a series of interview questions.

Background and Truth Verification

The top candidates after the interview will be required to undergo an extensive background investigation. The Background Investigation may include, but is not limited to, the following: employment history, Internal Affairs history, driving history, drug history, arrest and conviction record, financial responsibility, and interviews with family members, neighbors, supervisors, co-workers, and friends. Participation in a Truth Verification Examination is required as part of the Background Investigation. The instruments are used to measure minor physiological changes in the subject and provide visual results which may be interpreted as deceptive or non‑deceptive. The examinations may use microphones, sensors, cameras, and no wires are attached to the subject.

Psychological Examination

The top candidates passing the Background Investigation and Truth Verification Examination will be required to complete and pass a thorough psychological examination and evaluation. It is important to note that the examination is not designated to measure mental health.

Chief's Interview and Medical Exam

The top candidates who have successfully advanced after each of the above hurdles in the recruitment process will be contacted by phone and invited to interview with the Police Chief. The Police Chief will consider all conclusions of the above exam modules along with other information collected during the recruitment process prior to extending a conditional offer of employment. Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must successfully complete and pass a thorough medical examination, including a drug screen. Physicians who perform the medical examination consider the severity of any problem in making the pass/fail decision.

PTO and Wages

Personal Leave/Sick Leave Each eligible employee will receive personal leave on November 1st of each calendar year. Personal Leave hours may be used starting on the first day of the pay period following the pay period in which hours are granted. Months of Continuous City Service Hours of Personal Leave Less