Police Officer – Certified Lateral Entry

National Police; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 95,848,000 - 132,496,000; Full time

Job summary

National Police is seeking a Police Officer in Utah to protect life and property and enforce federal, state, and local laws. The role reports to the Police Chief and works according to departmental policies and state statutes.

Responsibilities include responding to calls, initial investigations of crime and traffic incidents, preserving crime scenes, preparing detailed reports, and maintaining proficiency with department equipment and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Minimum age 21 years.
• Must pass NPOST (National Police Officer Standard Test).
• Completion of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) required.
• U.S. Citizen or eligible legal permanent resident with authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates department vehicle in normal and emergency driving situations as per policy.
• Responds to calls for service and directions from supervisors.
• Performs initial investigations of criminal activity and traffic incidents.
• Preserves crime scenes and collects evidence.
• Prepares thorough investigations and activity reports.
• Maintains knowledge of criminal and traffic laws.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

POST Certification

NPOST

Job description

Salary

$33.45 – $46.24 per hour

Position Summary

The position of Police Officer is subordinate to the Police Chief and all other ranking officers on the department. Responsible for the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Work is performed in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and state statutes.

Essential Functions

• Safely operates department vehicle during normal and emergency driving situations in accordance with department policy and state statue.
• Responds to; calls for service, assistance from other officers and at the direction of supervisory personnel.
• Performs initial investigations of both criminal activity and/or traffic accidents.
• Recognizes and protects crime scenes for the preservation and gathering of evidence.
• Prepares thorough and complete reports of investigations and daily activity.
• Maintains a working knowledge of criminal and traffic law.
• Takes a pro-active approach to law enforcement thru the recognition of violations of criminal and traffic law and takes appropriate action.
• Prepared and capable of using required force to effect arrests up to and including deadly force.
• Ability to verbally articulate in court facts pertaining to investigations, arrests, and/or traffic citations in which the officer participated as a primary or backup officer.
• Provides assistance to community members including assisting motorists, giving directions and answering general questions.
• Maintains a professional appearance and adheres to department dress and grooming standards.
• Has a working knowledge of all department issued equipment and maintains the equipment in good working order.
• Works with other agencies in a spirit of cooperation.
• Maintains required certifications and proficiency to include participation in mandatory department physical fitness standards.
• The employee performs duties that actively prevent or detect crime and enforce criminal statutes or ordinances of the state of Utah.
• The employee responds to situations involving threats to public safety and makes emergency decisions affecting the lives and health of others.
• The employee performs duties that consist of providing community protection.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or possession of GED certificate.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have successfully passed the NPOST (National Police Officer Standard Test).
• The position requires completion of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen; or A lawful permanent resident of the United States who has been in the United States legally for the five years immediately before the day on which the application is made; and has legal authorization to work in the United States.