Police Officer; LEO Certified

Overview

Position may be filled as Police Officer I or II dependent upon experience. Lateral transfers may be eligible to receive compensation for LEO experience on a year for year basis. Police Officer III requires one year at the department and passing score on internal sergeant exam. Police Officer I $32.54 - $37.71. Police Officer II $37.71 - $42.65. Police Officer III $42.65 - $47.06.

Under general supervision, to perform a variety of duties involved in the enforcement of laws and the prevention of crimes; to conduct and participate in general investigations of crimes, accidents, and cases; to control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations; to serve as Patrol Officer, Detective, Field Training Officer, S.W.A.T. Team Officer, K-9 Officer, Motor Officer, Traffic Officer, D.A.R.E. Officer, or School Resource Officer;

and to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Department. This position is a merit employee position that has the protections found in Utah Code 10-3-1105(1)(a).

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• Patrol a designated area of the City to preserve law and order; discover and prevent the commission of crimes; check property for physical security.
• Respond to public service calls and complaints including domestic disturbances, civil complaints, property control, automobile accidents, robberies, and related misdemeanor and felony incidents.
• Investigate crimes and suspicious circumstances; collect, process, photograph and preserve evidence including fingerprints, fibers, blood, and related physical evidence; interview victims, complainants, and witnesses; identify and interrogate suspects; apprehend and arrest offenders; testify and present evidence in court.
• Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.
• Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the public; take an active role in areas of public education relative to crime and crime prevention.
• Take custody of lost and found property.
• Prepare reports on arrests made, activities performed, and unusual incidents observed.
• Book prisoners in jail; assist in the custody, care, and welfare of prisoners; transport prisoners.
• Furnish information and directions to the public.
• Participate in training courses and programs.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Perform general police work in the protection of life and liberty.
• Prevent crime; arrest criminals; enforce local, State, and Federal laws.
• Patrol designated areas of the city in a vehicle and on foot.
• Inspect, report, and correct conditions which may lead to criminal activity or pose a societal problem.
• Provide the public with safety information; give advice on laws or ordinances.
• Prepare written reports on criminal matters or civil problems.
• Perform criminal investigations.
• Perform specialized duties requiring application of abilities and knowledge acquired through experience.

• Perform detailed investigations into all criminal matters.
• Investigate the identification of criminals and their prosecution.
• Conduct interviews of suspects, witnesses, and victims.
• Prepare supplemental reports for criminal matters.
• File cases with the District Attorney's Office.
• Pick up and transport all paperwork and files to the District Attorney's Office.
• Serve subpoenas.

• Provide continual training and supervision to new Police Officers.
• Perform continual training exercises to maintain a constant level of proficiency.
• Provide verbal information and written evaluations regarding the status of new Officers in training.
• Coordinate the activities of the Field Training Officer Program with other Field Training Officers.
• Perform duties of Patrol Officer.

• Resolve high risk or high threat situations that involve hostile criminals.
• Perform continual training with other S.W.A.T. Team members in order to maintain a high level of competence and effectiveness.