Police Officer

Position Announcement

A full-time University Police Officer works under the direction of the Chief of Police / Director to ensure the safety and protection of persons and property at Utah Tech University (UT). The UT Police Department (UTPD) is an accredited state police agency whose goal is to prevent crime and to provide emergency services of all types. Additional information about the department can be found online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Ensure the safety and protection of persons and property by conducting foot patrol, vehicle patrols, building security checks, and special event coverage.
• Duties include public safety, crime prevention, and general law enforcement.
• Respond to 911 and emergency calls, conduct investigations, parking enforcement, court appearances, and write reports as necessary.
• Enforce University Policies and Procedures, campus rules, St. George City ordinances, and Utah State laws, as applicable.
• Make arrests and testify in court as necessary.
• Provide VIP and special-assignment security.
• Work with other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
• Maintain Utah POST Certification requirements.
• Pass the Department quarterly firearms qualifications, and department in-service training.
• Shift schedule may vary depending on campus needs (day, evening, graveyard).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POST CERTIFIED OFFICERS (Officer I or II)

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Certified as a Law Enforcement Officer by the Utah Police Officers Standards and Training (POST) as defined in Section 53.13 of the Utah Code Annotated.
• Officers who are certified as a Law Enforcement Officer by another state must be able to successfully obtain a waiver from Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training.
• Good judgment, quick responses, physical agility, and good driving skills required.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment, such as crowd control situations, accident scenes, etc., and in various conditions such as temperature and weather extremes.
• Must possess a valid Utah driver license.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, University employees, and the public.
• May be required to pass a psychological evaluation.
• Must be able to pass an extensive background check/investigation.
• Must be able to complete the department's Field Training Officer program.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR NON-POST CERTIFIED CANDIDATES (Cadet)

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Pre-employment drug screening and extensive criminal background check.
• Applicants selected to move into background investigation process and be considered for sponsorship to POST must meet POST minimum; fitness standard, firearms efficiency, defensive tactics efficiency, class attendance and participation.
• Cadet position requires a passing grade from POST and a two-year employment contract with Utah Tech Police Department.
• Good judgment, quick responses, physical agility, and good driving skills required.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment, such as crowd control situations, accident scenes, etc., and in various conditions such as temperature and weather extremes.
• Must possess a valid Utah driver license.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, University employees, and the public.
• May be required to pass a psychological evaluation.
• Must be able to pass an extensive background check/investigation.
• Must be able to complete the department's Field Training Officer program.

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full‑time non‑exempt staff (overtime‑eligible) position. Police Cadet annual salary of $52,000.00 ($25.00). Police Officer I annual salary of $58,240+ ($28.00+), depending on qualifications and experience. Police Officer II annual salary of $63,668.8+ ($30.61+), Police Corporal (Officer III) annual salary of $69,555.2+ ($33.44+), depending on qualifications and experience.
This position will be offered as a full‑time, permanent appointment. Desired start date of March/April 2026. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision,…