Police Officer I, II, or III

Syracuse City, Utah; Syracuse (UT); On-site; USD 43,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k and Utah retirement options

Holiday pay

Overtime pay

Vacation and sick leave

HSA funds provided by city

Mental health and trauma support

Wellness program

Gym membership options

Job summary

Syracuse City Corporation seeks Police Officer I, II, or III to serve in the Police Department. Under the Patrol Sergeant, you will perform a range of law enforcement duties including responding to incidents, investigations, arrests, and court appearances.

The role requires flexible scheduling, strong communication, and the ability to work under stress. Comprehensive benefits and a clear path for advancement are provided.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Police Department organization and related laws and SOPs.
• Ability to work under stress and exercise good judgment in emergencies.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Lateral officers may be given preference.

Responsibilities

• Respond to life- and property-threatening calls and conduct investigations.
• Make arrests and write reports, appear in court as needed.
• Perform traffic enforcement and routine patrols; operate specialized equipment.
• Issue tickets and conduct security checks of businesses and residences.
• Coordinate with Patrol Sergeant and other agencies as required.

Skills

Police knowledge

Stress management

Oral & written communication

Decision making

Tools

Breathalyzer

Radar equipment

Job description

Syracuse City Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

Job Title:

Police Officer I, II, or III

Department:

Police

Reports To:

Patrol Sergeant

Status:

Full Time, Non-Exempt (hourly)

Wage:

$31.52 - $50.86 per hour DOE

Close Date:

October 16, 2026

Position Summary

Under the supervision of a Patrol Sergeant, performs a variety of working level law enforcement duties; responds to life and property threatening calls such as robbery, burglary, family disturbance, theft, vandalism, arson, etc.; conducts investigation and follow-up investigation on scene and suspects; makes arrests of offenders; writes crime case reports, arrest reports, complaint reports, etc.; appears and testifies in court; performs traffic enforcement and routine patrol; operations breathalyzer and radar equipment; conducts security checks of business and residential establishments; issues tickets to traffic violators; and other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of: Police Department organization and areas of responsibility, functions of other city agencies, and their relationship with the Police Department; Applicable laws, legal codes, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, ordinances, and departmental standard operating procedures.
• Skilled in: Operation of the applicable tools and equipment; Working under stress and using good judgment in emergency situations.
• Ability to: Work a flexible schedule; Present various options and approaches to problem identification and resolution; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, department heads, employees, officials, and employees of other jurisdictions and the general public; Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making; Analyze situations and adopt a reasonable course of action.
• Preference given to lateral officers.
• Supportive community, city and command staff.
• Full benefits package offered including 401k and Utah retirement system pension options, holiday pay, overtime pay, vacation and sick leave, HSA funds provided by the city, mental health and trauma support, a city wellness program and EOS gym membership options available.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, taste and smell. Employee will also occasionally be required to perform a variety of physically demanding maneuvers and activities while involved in law enforcement and rescue operations, including running, walking, stooping, bending, rolling, crawling, climbing, jumping, lifting, carrying, dragging, and safely operating assigned equipment and vehicles.

Employee must maintain the ability to meet the department weapons testing requirements. Employee must also meet and maintain the ability to meet the department physical fitness requirements. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The noise level is usually quiet in office settings and loud at emergency scenes. Work can be under a variety of unfavorable conditions including exposure to gunfire, harsh weather, poor or no lighting, exposure to hazardous chemicals and smoke, extremes in temperatures, all types of weather conditions, electrical hazards, armed and dangerous persons, communicable diseases, etc.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include:

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• Must be 21 years of age within 6 months of announcement closing date.
• Must be a Citizen of the United States or lawful permanent resident who has legal authorization to work in the United States and has been in the United States legally for at least five years immediately preceding the day on which the application is made.
• Valid driver's license or the ability to obtain a Utah driver's license within 14 days of hire.
• Ability to successfully pass the physical testing, oral interview, background, polygraph, and drug screen.
• Utah Law Enforcement Officer Certification or Special Functions Certification is preferred but not required.
• If an applicant who does not possess a POST certification is selected, the department will sponsor the applicant through POST.
• Applicants who have tested with Syracuse Police Department within the last 6 months will not be eligible to participate in the testing process.

Testing

Applicants will be required to perform a Job Task Simulation Test (JTST) or the POST LEO Exit PT Standards. The PT test the Department administers will depend on the weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Testing to be determined after job posting closure. Further testing details will be provided to selected applicants.

• The JTST is a series of obstacles (running, jumping, climbing), a foot pursuit (300 meters), and an arrest scenario. The passing criteria for the JTST is a completion time of less than 4:25.
• POST LEO Exit Standards:
• Vertical Jump Minimum of 17.5 inches
• Isometric Plank Minimum time of 1 minute 30 seconds
• Push-ups Minimum of 21 reps (no time limit/no rest)
• 1.5 Mile Run Maximum time of 14:46

Successful completion of a physical fitness test is required.

Interviews

Selected applicants who successfully complete PT testing will be invited to participate in an interview. The date and time is to be determined.

Salary: $31.52 - $50.86 per hour