Job Description

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: Candidates not qualifying during any phase of testing, excluding the psychological test phase, may reapply and test for a position during any new hiring process. Candidates not passing the psychological phase of testing will not be allowed to retake the psychological test for a minimum two year time period from the original job posting date.

Company Description

Sandy City is located in beautiful Salt Lake County, Utah. Our walkable and transit-oriented city center called "The Cairns" connects mountain adventure with an active urban lifestyle. With a bustling city arts and entertainment scene, world-class mountain skiing and summer recreation, a strong network of trails and outdoor public spaces, and unsurpassed shopping and dining, Sandy City is a destination location like no other!

With low property taxes, a low crime rate, great job availability, a highly-rated school system, and excellent entertainment and recreation options, Sandy City is a great place to live and work. If you think you are ready to be a part of our community, then we encourage you to continue with this job application!

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short-term Medical Leave
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Training Opportunities
• Expressions of Appreciation
• Departmental Specific Awards
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts
• Tuition Assistance Programs
• Bereavement Leave
• Court Witness and Jury Duty Leave
• No Social Security Deductions
• Remote Work or Condensed Work Week (certain positions and with department head approval)