Police Officer - Competitive Pay, Education Bonuses, Hiring Bonus

Ogden City Economic Development Division; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 64,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform allowance

Education incentive

Hiring bonus

Bonus for POST grads

Job summary

Ogden City invites applications for a Police Officer. The notice outlines testing on October 20, 2026 and in-person interviews on October 21, 2026. New officers receive a $1,100 uniform allowance and annual education incentive, plus a $3,000 hiring bonus for self-sponsored POST graduates.

Salary steps range from $64,032.93 to $98,575.73 annually, with afternoon and graveyard shift differentials. Utah driver license is required and a twelfth-grade equivalent education suffices for eligibility.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old at appointment.
• Possession of a Utah driver's license is required or obtainable.
• POST certificate I or II desired but not mandatory.
• Education emphasis in law enforcement is preferred.

Skills

Police methods

Observation skills

Report writing

Written communication

Problem solving

Education

POST certificate I/II

Associate degree in law enforcement

Completion of twelfth grade

Job description

Ogden City invites applications for a Police Officer. The notice outlines testing on October 20, 2026 and in-person interviews on October 21, 2026. New officers receive a $1,100 uniform allowance and annual education incentive, plus a $3,000 hiring bonus for self-sponsored POST graduates.

Salary steps range from $64,032.93 to $98,575.73 annually, with afternoon and graveyard shift differentials. Utah driver license is required and a twelfth-grade equivalent education suffices for eligibility.