Police Officer

Utah Tech University; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance/waivers

Paid holidays

Job summary

Utah Tech University is seeking a full-time University Police Officer to protect persons and property on campus. The one-year appointment may extend with funding, subject to oversight by the University Police Department.

Responsibilities include patrols, emergency response, investigations, arrests, and collaboration with federal, state, and local agencies. Benefits begin at start date and include medical, dental, and tuition waivers for staff and eligible dependents.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• POST certification as LE Officer or currently enrolled in POST Academy.
• Valid Utah driver license.
• Pass background check and psychological evaluation.
• Ability to work in stressful environments and under varying conditions.
• May be required to complete Field Training Officer program.

Responsibilities

• Conduct foot and vehicle patrols, building security checks, and event coverage.
• Engage in public safety, crime prevention, and general law enforcement duties.
• Respond to 911 calls, conduct investigations, file reports, and testify in court as needed.
• Enforce University policies, campus rules, city ordinances, and state laws.
• Provide VIP and special-assignment security; coordinate with other agencies.

Skills

Public safety

Good judgment

Physical agility

Stress management

Communication

Teamwork

Driving skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

POST Certification

Job description

Position Announcement

A full-time University Police Officer works under the direction ofthe Chief of Police / Director, to ensure the safety and protectionof persons and property at Utah Tech University (UT). The UT PoliceDepartment (UTPD) is an accredited state police agency whose goalis to prevent crime and to provide emergency services of all types. This is a one-year appointment, and is contingent upon fundingthereafter. Additional information about the department can befound online at https://police.utahtech.edu/.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and protection of persons and property byconducting foot patrol, vehicle patrols, building security checks,and special event coverage.
• Duties include public safety, crime prevention, and general lawenforcement.
• Respond to 911 and emergency calls, conduct investigations,parking enforcement, court appearances, and write reports asnecessary.
• Enforce University Policies and Procedures, campus rules, St.George City ordinances, and Utah State laws, as applicable.
• Make arrests and testify in court as necessary.
• Provide VIP and special-assignment security.
• Work with other federal, state, and local law enforcementagencies.
• Maintain Utah POST Certification requirements.
• Pass the Department quarterly firearms qualifications, anddepartment in-service training.
• Shift schedule may vary depending on campus needs (day,evening, graveyard, holidays).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Certified as a Law Enforcement Officer by the Utah PoliceOfficers Standards and Training (POST) as defined in Section 53.13of the Utah Code Annotated, or currently enrolled in the POSTAcademy.
• Officers who are certified as a Law Enforcement Officer byanother state must be able to successfully obtain a waiver fromUtah Peace Officer Standards and Training.
• Good judgment, quick responses, physical agility, and gooddriving skills required.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment, such as crowdcontrol situations, accident scenes, etc. and in various conditionssuch as temperature and weather extremes.
• Must possess a valid Utah driver license.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective workingrelationships with students, University employees, and thepublic.
• May be required to pass a psychological evaluation
• Must be able to pass an extensive backgroundcheck/investigation.
• Must be able to complete the department’s Field TrainingOfficer program.

Supplemental Information

Position details, compensation and benefits:

Full-timeovertime-eligible staff position. Police Cadet annual salary of$52,000.00 ($25.00). Police Officer I annual salary of $58,240+($28.00+), depending on qualifications and experience. PoliceOfficer II annual salary of $67,828+ ($32.61+), depending onqualifications and experience. This is a one-year appointment,and is contingent upon funding thereafter. Desired start dateof January/February 2027. Excellent benefits package included thatbegins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability,and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs,retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waiversfor employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays inaddition to sick and vacation leave accruals. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

About the University

Utah Tech University is an open,comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptionalstudent learning and success that has adopted an instructionalapproach of "active learning. active life." and a culture ofinnovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staffcommitted to creating an active, applied and career-orientedlearning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, ourUniversity is located in picturesque southwestern Utah,approximately 120 miles northeast of Las Vegas. The area isrenowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days ofsunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoorrecreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution ofhigher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250programs, including doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates,certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seekfaculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, andcareer-oriented learning environment that is student-centered, whobring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned withthe University’s mission and vision, and are inspired to build apremier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university.

Utah Tech employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorizednon-U.S. citizens. All new employees must provide employmenteligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship andImmigration Services.

Utah Tech is committed to providing access and reasonableaccommodations in its services, programs, activities, education,and employment for individuals with disabilities. To requestdisability accommodation in the application process, please contactHuman Resources at [e-mail] or 435-652-7520.

Utah Tech University does not discriminate on the basis of race,religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sexdiscrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, genderidentity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy,pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status,veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law inemployment, treatment, admission, access to educational programsand activities, or other University benefits or services. For moreinformation or contact information, please visit https://titleix.utahtech.edu/reporting-discrimination/.

For important information regarding academics, campus safety,student services, employment laws, and other regulatoryrequirements, visit Utah Tech University’s Right-to-Know https://utahtech.edu/right-to-know/ and Clery Act https://police.utahtech.edu/clery-act websites.