P olice O f fic e r s. As a lateral police officer in Cottonwood Heights, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the safety and security of our community. We believe that our police force should reflect the diversity of our residents, and we are committed to fostering an environment where every officer is valued, respected, and empowered to excel.
Your journey with us includes extensive professional development opportunities, mentorship programs, and pathways for career advancement, ensuring you get the most out of your law enforcement career. Applicant must be POST LEO Certified. T hi s p o s i t i o n w o r ks und er t h e dir ect i o n o f a d e par t m e n t se rg e an t ; p
er f o r m s p o li c e pa t r o ls , in v est iga t i o ns , t raffi c r e gula t i o n an d r e la ted l a w e nf o r ce m e n t a ct i v i t i es. P r o ba t i o nar y p e r i o d f o r a p o li ce o ffi cer i s t we l v e m o n t h s.
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T hi s p o s i t i o n w il l p e rf o r m t raffi c e nf o r c e m e n t an d r o u t in e pa t r o l ; o p e ra te t h e In t o x i l y z er an d radar e quip m e n t ; mo ni t o r t raffi c m o v em e n t; r e p o r t hazard s, s u ch a s b l o ck ag e s o f st r eet v i e w, h o l es, etc. ; an d pr ov id e b o th w ri t ten an d v e rba l inf o r m a t i o n t o t h e p u bli c up o n r e qu e s t. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must possess a Utah POST Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) certification in good standing or be certifiable prior to date of employment Must be a United States citizen Must be at least 21 years of age Must possess a valid Utah driver's license or have the ability to obtain one prior to employment Must be able to pass an in-depth background investigation COMPEN SATION: The pay range for full-time police officers is $30.99 - $46.79 pe r hou r, depending on experience, education, and certifications Previous years of experience and certifications will be considered when negotiating pay, at the discretion of the Chief of Police Shift differential is paid for the afternoon 2% and graves 5% BENEFITS: Medical, dental, vision, accident and life insurance City-paid short term and long term disability City paid retirement in the URS system 12.4% contribution to a retirement savings plan in lieu of social security Additional contribution made to 401k for officers in the Tier II Retirement System 96 hours of Sick Pay, 96 hours of Vacation Pay and 96 hours of Holiday Pay, per fiscal year Tuition reimbursement Employee membership (Ultimate) to Cottonwood Heights Rec Center Take-home car privileges All necessary uniforms and equipment provided by the department HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit an application to Cottonwood Heights via cottonwoodheightsut.
/jobs Applications must be submitted electronically. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please direct questions to Maria Devereux, HR Manager, at 801-944-xyz X, P R O C E S S: Af ter ini t ia l s c r e e nin g o f t h e appli c a t i o n s, t h e f o ll o w in g pr o cess will b e u t ili z e d : P an el In t e r v i ew Ba ck gr o un d c h eck & r e v i e w Fina l Intervie w wit h th e Chie f o f Polic e afte r applicant s ar e ranke d an d a hirin g lis t generated Fo llo w in g t h e r an k in g o f ap p lican t s o n t h e re g i st er, p r ef e re nc e poin t s w il l b e ad d ed f o r Mili t a ry Se rv ic e ( mu s t p r o v i d e a cop y o f t h e Mili t a r y Di s cha r g e f o rm D D 2 14 a t t h e t i m e o f applica t i o n) UPON CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT: Medical exam Drug and alcohol testing Hearing and vision screening Cottonwood Heights is an Equal Opportunity Employer The closing date may be extended by the city, or the application process re-commenced, upon the city's determination that the pool of applicants received by the original termination date is unacceptable in terms of quality and/or quantity and that such an extension may increase the pool of qualified applicants to be considered by the city.
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