Police Officer Lateral

Provo City Corporation; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 44,854 - 68,039; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer‑paid health insurance

Retirement and pension plans

Free use of Provo Recreation Center, Peaks Ice Arena, and City Library

Paid leave including vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, and parental leave

Job summary

Provo City Corporation is seeking a Police Officer Lateral in Provo, Utah. This position offers a competitive hiring range of $32.56 – $49.39 per hour, along with a signing bonus of up to $5,000, and employer-paid health insurance.

The ideal candidate must possess a High School Diploma, a valid Driver’s License, and a Law Enforcement Officer Certificate. Responsibilities include enforcing laws, responding to emergencies, and securing crime scenes. Join a dynamic team dedicated to serving the community.

Qualifications

• United States citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S. for 5 years.
• Valid, lawful Driver’s License.
• Lateral transfers must have at least 2 years of certified law enforcement officer experience.

Responsibilities

• Enforce all State of Utah, Provo City, and Utah County laws.
• Respond to emergencies and alarms.
• Secure crime scenes.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Law Enforcement Officer Certificate from Utah State Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)

Job description

Position Title: Police Officer Lateral

Closing Date: ***OPEN FILE RECRUITMENT***

Job Details

Placement based on qualifications.

• Hiring Range: $32.56 – $49.39 per hour (lateral) or $30.99 – $49.39 per hour (full career series)
• $5,000 signing bonus: $2,000 payable at start of employment and $3,000 upon completion of the one-year probationary period
• Competitive pay; paid leave including vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, and parental leave
• Employer‑paid health insurance; retirement and pension plans
• Free use of Provo Recreation Center, Peaks Ice Arena, and City Library
• Regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive

Responsibilities

• Enforce all State of Utah, Provo City, and Utah County laws.
• Respond to life‑threatening and property‑threatening calls, emergencies, and alarms.
• Gather and organize intelligence in a logical manner.
• Arrest suspects by proper and approved methods.
• Secure crime scenes.
• Investigate complaints, traffic accidents, and crimes by interviewing suspects, witnesses, prisoners, and victims.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Law Enforcement Officer Certificate from Utah State Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
• Candidate may apply with out‑of‑state certification, but most obtain Utah POST certification at hire.
• United States citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States, legally in the U.S. for 5 years with legal authorization to work.
• Valid, lawful Driver’s License.
• Lateral transfers must be currently employed as a certified law enforcement officer, or have been employed as such within the last 18 months; have at least 2 years of certified law enforcement officer experience; and have Utah POST certification or qualify to be certified.

Additional Qualifications for Hiring Levels

• Police Officer II – Minimum 2 years of law enforcement experience equivalent to a Provo City Police Officer I.
• Senior Police Officer – Minimum 3 years of law enforcement experience as a Police Officer II or 5 years of comparable experience; must obtain POST Advanced Officer Training or Provo P.D. Advanced Officer course (or approved equivalent) and have special team assignment experience.
• Master Police Officer – Minimum 9 years of law enforcement experience; must complete one of the following: POST Mid‑Management Certificate, or Launching Learning Revolution Training with a written exam score of 80% or higher, or IACP Leadership in Police Organizations Program course.

Selection Process

• Provo City will certify a list of lateral transfer candidates each month based on available positions.
• Applicants meeting minimum requirements are screened and invited to take the Provo City Police Officer Lateral Transfer Exam.
• Applicants scoring at least 80% advance to a Command Staff interview.
• Candidates are ranked on the eligibility list based on combined exam and interview scores.
• Offers are conditional upon successful completion of a background investigation, drug screening, psychological examination, polygraph, and meeting minimum physical standards set by POST.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Provo City provides Equal Employment Opportunity under the law to all applicants and employees regarding all terms and conditions of employment regardless of sex, race, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristics. Provo City also adheres to Federal and State anti‑discrimination law and will make reasonable accommodations during the application, selection, and employment process for individuals with disabilities unless those accommodations impose an undue hardship on the City.