Narcotics Detective

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Narcotics Detective – Roosevelt City, Utah | $25.24 – $30.14 per hour
Roosevelt City is seeking an experienced Narcotics Detective to join our close-knit, service-oriented police department. This role offers meaningful investigative work in a community that values integrity, professionalism, and teamwork, as highlighted in our collaborative and people-first culture .

Roosevelt City is committed to public safety, accountability, and community trust. As a Narcotics Detective
, you'll work within a supportive department that values proactive policing, strong interagency partnerships, and continuous professional development. The Police Department takes pride in providing officers with the tools, autonomy, and leadership support needed to do impactful work. In the Narcotics Detective role, you will play a critical part in protecting residents by disrupting illegal drug activity and strengthening community safety.

This Narcotics Detective position focuses on complex narcotics and drug-related investigations. A typical day may include surveillance operations, developing and managing informants, executing search warrants, and collaborating with city and county attorneys. The Narcotics Detective conducts interviews and interrogations, processes crime scenes, preserves evidence, prepares detailed reports, and provides court testimony. You may also participate in covert operations, investigate drug-related crimes and deaths, and make arrests related to the illegal sale, purchase, or use of narcotics.

When needed, the Narcotics Detective assists with patrol duties, public outreach, and emergency response, always representing the department with professionalism.

Varying schedule with on call, some weekends, some holidays

To be successful as a Narcotics Detective
, candidates must be a U.S. citizen with a high school diploma and be a POST-certified police officer in good standing. The ideal Narcotics Detective will have either ten years of experience working within a drug task force or five years in a role where at least 90% of duties were narcotics-related, including extensive informant management and warrant writing. A valid Utah driver's license (or ability to obtain one), a good driving record, and the ability to pass Utah POST requirements are required.

This role demands physical stamina, sound judgment, emotional resilience, and strong investigative skills.

If you're an experienced Narcotics Detective looking to make a real impact, we invite you to apply today. Our quick, 3-minute application process makes it easy to get started-just answer a few questions and take the next step in your law enforcement career with Roosevelt City.