Police Officer II

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health is seeking a Police Officer II for campus security and law enforcement duties in Salt Lake City, UT. The role involves patrol, investigations, and a range of duties to ensure safety for students, staff, and visitors.

The position requires at least five years as a police officer, Utah POST LEO certification, U.S. work eligibility, and a valid Utah driver’s license. Shifts are rotating; overtime or on-call assignments may be required.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience as a Police Officer.
• Certification as a Utah Post LEO prior to hire.
• United States citizen or eligible to work in the United States.
• Valid Utah Driver’s License to be obtained upon date of hire.
• Considerable human relation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls; files reports.
• Conducts investigations by applying skills and gathering evidence.
• Interviews witnesses and suspects to acquire relevant information.
• Prepares cases for the Office of the Attorney General; testifies in court.
• Maintains issued equipment and supplies.
• Assists in training of new officers; gives presentations to public groups.
• Arrests suspects and performs searches as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Utah POST LEO Certification

Job description

Police Officer II

Pay Rate Range: $40.25 - $45.29

Close Date: 12/23/2026

Standard Hours per Week: 40

Full Time or Part Time?: Full Time

Shift: Variable

Work Schedule Summary

Rotating: 27/7 rotating shifts, holidays and weekends

Location

Campus

Salt Lake City, UT

Job Summary

An applicant who has four (4) complete years of experience, up to six (6) completed years of service are considered eligible as a Police Officer II. Performs a wide variety of law enforcement functions, including but not limited to: patrol, security, investigations, criminal gang activity, crime prevention, surveillance, and other law enforcement related duties. Utilizes proper skills to ensure the safety and security of people, property, and equipment throughout the University community. Officers work a variety of hours which may require overtime or on-call assignments.

UUPD will recognize years of service for lateral transfers in the following manner:

• 1 year of service credit given per year of prior patrol/investigation experience as a LEO with other law enforcement agencies.

• 1 year of service credit per year of prior task force experience as a LEO .

• 1 year of service credit given per 2 years of prior corrections/ SFO / BCO (Basic Corrections Officer) experience as a LEO with Adult Probation and Parole.

A University of Utah Police Officer is considered “topped out” in the HR Compensation approved salary system at 9 completed years of service.

Safety is a top priority for the University of Utah. The Chief Safety Officer ( CSO ) for the University is the Director of Public Safety and serves as chief of police services. The CSO is responsible for overseeing the University’s Department of Public Safety, which includes the following operational divisions: University Police, Campus Security, Health Security, Emergency Management, Emergency Communications, and the central administrative Office of the CSO .

Safety looks and feels different to each person, and the U Department of Public Safety is committed to working with the community to foster a safe environment where all individuals feel empowered and equipped to succeed in their work, education, and other business with the university.
More at publicsafety.utah.edu.

Responsibilities

1. Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls, i.e., thefts, accidents, assaults. Gives assistance, assesses, and remedies the situation as appropriate; files a written report.

2. Conducts or assists in criminal, narcotics, traffic, and gang related investigations by applying specialized skills, gathering evidence, and protecting the crime scene.

3. Assists the criminal intelligence operation by gathering information from other law enforcement agencies, confidential informants, or the general public to provide substantiated facts.

4. Takes initial reports/complaints, prepares written reports, and maintains detailed and accurate records for files, follow-up investigations, and court purposes.

5. Performs surveillance in high risk or known crime areas in order to apprehend suspects involved in criminal activity.

6. Obtains and serves search/arrest warrants as well as apprehends suspects; performs warrantless searches and seizures as necessary.

7. Interviews and interrogates witnesses/suspects to acquire relevant information.

8. Prepares cases for the Office of the Attorney General; testifies and gives evidence in court.

9. Participates in the motorist assist program to promote a positive public image, i.e., helping people who are locked out of their cars, have dead car batteries, flat tires, etc.

10. Maintains issued equipment and supplies.

11. Assists in the classroom and field training of new officers; instructs classes; gives presentations to various public groups.

12. Officer may be asked to participate in COP (Community Oriented Policing) events when necessary.

13. Uses logic and reasoning to independently make critical decisions, and uses initiative and common sense in a variety of police functions.

14. Officers must safely effect arrest(s), pursue suspects on foot, safely control combatant(s), respond to emergencies, accept rotating shift and 24-hour-on-call shifts, protecting and ensuring safety of University students, staff, faculty, and visitors while working extended hours in demanding and stressful environments.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience as a Police Officer

• Certification as a Utah Post LEO (Law Enforcement Officer) prior to hire.

• United States citizen;

• United States national; or

• 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

• A valid Utah Driver’s License to be obtained upon date of hire.

• Considerable human relation and communication skills