Reserve Police Officer

Provo City Corporation; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

City retirement savings plan (401(k), 457, Roth IRA, or Traditional IRA)

Free admission to Provo Recreation Center

Discounts from local vendors

Job summary

Provo City Corporation is seeking a Reserve Police Officer to enforce laws and ensure public safety. This position requires POST Category I certification and a minimum of two years of experience as a police officer.

The successful candidate will patrol assigned areas, respond to emergencies, and investigate crimes. The compensation is between $35 and $40 per hour, based on experience, with various benefits including a City retirement savings plan and free access to local recreation facilities.

Qualifications

• POST Category I certification required.
• Two years of experience as a police officer.
• Valid driver’s license necessary.
• Must be currently employed as a full-time police officer.

Responsibilities

• Enforce state and city laws.
• Patrol assigned areas.
• Respond to calls, emergencies, and alarms.
• Investigate complaints and crimes.

Skills

Enforcement of laws

Emergency response

Public education on crime prevention

Job description

Position Title

Reserve Police Officer – Provo City Police Department

Compensation & Benefits

Pay: $35–$40 per hour (based on experience).

Benefits include a City retirement savings plan (401(k), 457, Roth IRA, or Traditional IRA), free admission to the Provo Recreation Center, Peaks Ice Arena, and Provo Shooting Sports Park, a Provo City Library Card, a 25% discount on Recreation Center memberships for direct family members, and discounts from local and national vendors.

Primary Duties

• Enforce state and city laws; patrol assigned areas.
• Respond to calls, emergencies, and alarms.
• Deliver emergency messages, mediate civil complaints, and gather intelligence.
• Serve warrants and subpoenas; educate the public about crime prevention and actively seek and detect criminal activity.
• Investigate complaints, traffic accidents, and crimes by interviewing complainants, suspects, witnesses, and victims.
• Subdue, overcome, and control persons using reasonable force.
• Maintain security and escort prisoners from crime scenes to jail, court, or other assigned areas.
• Handle inquiries or complaints, render first aid when necessary, assist the public, control crowds, and intervene in crises.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

• POST Category I certification.
• Two years of experience as a police officer.
• Valid, lawful driver’s license.
• Not on probation with another agency.
• Currently employed as a full‑time police officer.

Selection Process

This is an open‑file posting; applications are reviewed in the order received and remain on file for a minimum of 60 days.

Eligible candidates must pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Provo City is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are treated in compliance with federal and state anti‑discrimination laws. Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities unless undue hardship exists.