Police Officer - Entry Level, Paid Training & Benefits

Salt Lake City Corporation; Utah; On-site; USD 51,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Salt Lake City Police Department is seeking an entry level Police Officer. The role involves preventing or detecting crime, protecting the public, and enforcing laws. Training and certification are provided through in-house POST programs, with paid academy time.

Pay starts at $36.69 per hour, with benefits including health and retirement after training. Applicants must meet state and federal eligibility, attend the academy, and be able to work in a dynamic, high-risk environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• POST Academy certification required within one year of hire.
• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident with five years of residency; legal work authorization in U.S.

Responsibilities

• Suppresses crime and apprehends criminals; recovers property.
• Regulates non-criminal conduct such as traffic control and crowd control.
• Gathers evidence, testifies in court, and assists prosecution.
• Responds to incidents, including emergencies, and conducts investigations.

Skills

Human relations

Communication

Independent decision making

Credible testimony

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

POST Academy Certification

Job description

Salt Lake City Police Department is seeking an entry level Police Officer. The role involves preventing or detecting crime, protecting the public, and enforcing laws. Training and certification are provided through in-house POST programs, with paid academy time.

Pay starts at $36.69 per hour, with benefits including health and retirement after training. Applicants must meet state and federal eligibility, attend the academy, and be able to work in a dynamic, high-risk environment.