Lateral Police Officer

Summary

We are currently looking for qualified candidates for the position of Police Officer. Under the general supervision of a Police Sergeant, the Police Officer provides a range of routine and emergency police services. Police Officers enforce criminal laws along with county and city ordinances.

Minimum Requirements

Must obtain and maintain Utah LEO POST certification
Must possess and maintain a valid Utah Driver’s License
Must be able to qualify on a yearly basis in required areas such as firearms, emergency vehicle operations, department physical ability course, and arrest control (unless excused by Chief of Police)
Must attend mandatory training as defined by department policy
Must pass a one-year probationary period
Must have knowledge of criminal and traffic laws, rules of proper verbal and written communication, ethical principles, and principles of self-defense
Must demonstrate great responsibility for the care, condition, and use of materials, equipment, money, and tools
Must demonstrate great responsibility for decisions that affect the lives and well-being of others
Must demonstrate the use of sound judgment when deciding when to take police action and what situations warrant an arrest
Must be able to type at least 30 words per minute (typing test required)

Utah State Statute requires that a peace officer meets the following

Must be a United States citizen OR a lawful resident who has been in the United States legally for 5 years and has legal authorization to work in the United States
Must be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment as a peace officer
May not have been convicted of an offense involving dishonesty, unlawful sexual conduct, physical violence, and/or domestic violence
May not have been convicted of the unlawful use, sale, or possession of a controlled substance in the past five years
May not have been convicted of a crime for which the applicant could have been punished by imprisonment in a federal penitentiary of this or another state
Must be a High School graduate
Must demonstrate good moral character as determined by a background investigation
Must be free of any physical, emotional, or mental conditions that might adversely affect the performance of duty as a peace officer
Note: Applications may only be submitted online. If you don’t have access to a computer you can visit Sandy City Human Resources to apply at 10000 Centennial Parkway, Suite 310 (10000 S. 170 W.), Sandy, UT. Sandy City will provide reasonable accommodations for any applicant during the examination and selection process. Sandy City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, protected veteran’s status or other classes protected by applicable federal, state and local employment law. The City encourages applicants with all and varying language abilities, the city will accept applications and resumes in other languages but, to be properly processed, applications and resumes must be accompanied by an application and resume in English to assist City employees who are English speaking only. In addition, it is the City’s policy not to discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. If you have special needs or questions, please call 801-568-7151. Sandy City is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Must pass drug test before hire. If the position is a step position, it may be filled at any step. Additionally, applicants for posted positions may be eligible for job offers into related positions.
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