Entry-Level Police Officer Job Salt Lake City area,Utah USA,Security

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Position Title

Entry-Level Police Officer

Job Description

Congratulations on choosing a law enforcement career with Salt Lake City Police Department! This position requires no experience and provides tons of opportunities for personal and professional growth.

To Qualify, You Must

Have a high school diploma,

Be 21 years of age by the time you’re certified as a law enforcement officer,

Be either a U.S. Citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States with five years of legal U.S. residency, and

Have NPOST results with a score of 70% or higher in each of the four categories.

You do not need to have your NPOST scores to apply. Your NPOST scores (or proof that you have taken the NPOST and are awaiting results) will be collected at the time of the physical agility test. Applicants who attach non-passing scores will be automatically disqualified. You can find testing locations and information here:
see additional information about minimum requirements below
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Living out of state? Find out more below.

Why SLCPD?

We pay for your Utah POST SFO and LEO certification! All training is done in-house by our POST-certified instructors.
Get paid while you attend the academy! You’ll start receiving your regular pay and credit towards retirement while in training.
Receive full City benefits starting day one! That includes health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a variety of discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services. Read more about our benefits here: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
All your equipment is provided to you! Everything from take-home vehicles (after training) and uniforms to handcuffs and body cams is included and paid for by the department to ensure you’re fully equipped for success.
Enjoy competitive pay incentives! Whether it’s your regular merit increases, career path incentive pay for your bachelor's degree, or overtime opportunities, SLCPD has plenty of opportunities to increase your earning potential.

Pay starts at $33.20/hr. The full pay scale can be found below.

Disqualifying conditions and legal requirements can be found here: and here: .

Tips For Success

Get your NPOST done early! It can take a long time to get in to take the test, then to receive the results. You’ll need to have your results at the time of your physical agility test. If you don’t have your results or proof that you took the test and are awaiting the results, you’ll be turned away from the physical agility test!

You can find testing locations and information here:
It’s never too early to start preparing for the physical agility test. The bulk of those that don’t pass the test fall behind on the run. Applicants who don’t pass the physical agility test will be invited to reapply for the next academy. Details about what’s involved in the physical agility test can be found here: .
Oral board interviews are held immediately after the physical agility tests. You’re welcome to change into professional interview attire, but we don’t expect it. Brush up on your interview skills and consider what makes you the best fit for the department and the position.

What You Can Expect From The Process

Becoming a police officer is a long process. Depending on when you apply, it could take 8-12 months from the day you apply to the day you start. You may not hear from us for a while; know that we’ll always update you when there’s a change in your application status or when we need something from you. To get an idea of what the hiring process looks like, read more about it here:

Out Of State Applicants

Out-of-state applicants are welcome to apply! We’ll work with you to minimize the number of trips you’ll need to take to Salt Lake City during the hiring process.
You’ll need to visit Salt Lake City at least twice:
Once to take the physical agility test, then again to complete the in-person components of the…


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