Police Officer - Certified Lateral Entry

West-Valley-City; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 46,080 - 63,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits including health, dental, and life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Utah Retirement Systems, pension and/or 401(k)

Job summary

West Valley City seeks qualified candidates for the position of Police Officer. This role involves enforcing laws, protecting life and property, and ensuring community safety. Applicants must meet specific certification and experience requirements to apply for this important public safety role. Starting pay reflects experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver's license.
• Completion of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) required.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates department vehicle and responds to calls for service.
• Prepares thorough reports of investigations and daily activities.
• Maintains a working knowledge of criminal and traffic law.

Skills

Law Enforcement

Community Protection

Emergency Response

Education

High School Diploma or GED

LEO Certification

Job description

Description

This position is for those that are currently certified as a Law Enforcement Officer and have Police Officer experience with a state or local law enforcement agency or department. This may include those that have worked as an Agent with AP&P in a position that requires LEO certification. If you do not meet this criteria, please apply to the position you are qualified for or apply at a different time. More information can be found on our website. Please review all of the information below regarding our application and hiring process.

• If you are currently attending a Police Academy or have your LEO certification, but have no Police Officer experience, please apply as a Certifiable/Currently Attending Police Officer.

Learn more here: West Valley City Police Department Recruiting / Hiring

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Documents must be uploaded with application. You may be disqualified if you fail to attach the proper documents with your application. Attachments will not be accepted in person.

REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS:

• LEO Certificate

OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS:

• Letter from current/former agency that outlines: Years of experience, Specialty assignments, Title/Rank of Detective
• Copy of College Diploma
• Passing NPOST Scores or Passing Academy Test Scores
• SFO Certificate
• BCO Certificate

HIRING PROCESS:

• Application - All applications must be filled out correctly and include the required attachments
• Personal Background Investigation
• Chief of Police Panel Interview
• Conditional Offer of Employment
• CVSA, Psychological Examination, & Medical Examination
• Final Offer

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.

Starting Pay: $33.45 - $46.24 per hour DOE. 1 for 1 service credit for previous law enforcement experience up to 10 years including Corrections time and qualifying Military Police experience.

Benefits : Full Benefits; health, dental, and life insurance, paid time off and paid holidays, vision reimbursement plan

Retirement: Utah Retirement Systems, pension and/or 401(k)

Job Posting Close Date: May close any time after September 2, 2025

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Moderately heavy physical activity.
• Required to stand, walk or sit uncomfortably for extended periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The job places life or personal safety at risk.
• Exposure to stress as a result of increased responsibility and human behavior.
• Exposure to disagreeable elements such as cold, damp, heat and noise.
• Intermittent exposure to infections, disease, disturbed or emotionally unbalanced individuals, and critical incidents that involve citizens that are seriously injured or have lost their lives.
• Subject to traffic hazards during emergency responses through heavy traffic.
• May be subject to shift work or assignments which require non-traditional work schedules.
• Ability to be recalled and respond to critical incidents as required.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime as workload dictates.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPLICATION:

• 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.

West Valley City is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” and selects, hires, promotes, and compensates employees without regard to race, religion, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, color, national origin, or any other non-meritorious factor. The City evaluates applicants for employment or candidates for promotion based upon their knowledge, skills, experience, education, and potential for job performance consistent with the needs of the position.