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Entry Level Police Officer

2 months ago

Salt Lake City, United States City of South Salt Lake Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Police Officer works under the direction of a department sergeant; performs police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation and related law enforcement activities.

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ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

  1. As a sworn Police Officer, performs duties that consist of providing community protection

1.1 Places own life or personal safety at risk

1.2 Performs duties that actively prevent or detect crime and enforce criminal statutes or ordinances of the state of Utah and the City of South Salt Lake

1.3 Responds to situations involving threats to public safety and making emergency decisions affecting the lives and health of others

  1. Works on rotating shifts patrolling city streets, parks, commercial and residential areas

2.1 Preserves the peace and enforces the law

2.2 Controls vehicular traffic

2.3 Prevents or detects and investigates misconduct involving misdemeanors, felonies and other law violations

2.4 Maintains a visible profile to discourage crime

2.5 Performs surveillance functions

2.6 Testifies in court on criminal cases as required

2.7 Maintains normal availability by radio or telephone for consultation on major emergencies

  1. Performs other law enforcement related activities

3.1 Prepares a variety of reports and records including officer's Daily Log, reports of investigations, etc.

3.2 Participates in drills and other department training activities including the use of firearms

3.3 Provides community-oriented police work, and assists citizens with such matters as crime prevention, drug abuse resistance education (DARE), traffic safety, etc.

3.4 Provides community information through speeches to citizen groups and answers citizen inquiries

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS

  • Must be 21 years or older at the time of employment.
  • Must have both SFO and LEO POST Certification or are enrolled in a program with an anticipated graduation date
  • Must possess a valid state driver's license or can obtain one prior to employment.

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NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  1. Knowledge of uniform police procedures and city codes; knowledge of emergency medical procedures and techniques; knowledge of the proper use of firearms.
  2. Skill in the use of a wide variety of equipment including firearms, radar and surveillance; skill in word processing, spreadsheets, office machine usage and the operation of micro-computers.
  3. Ability to work under extremely dangerous physical conditions and periods of mental duress; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • No police officer employed by the City of South Salt Lake will establish residence more than forty miles from the center of the city.
  • Probationary officers who live outside the forty-mile limit will be required to move within the forty-mile limit within nine (9) months of being hired. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
  • Officers employed prior to the effective date of this policy, living outside the forty-mile limit are exempt from the residency portion of this policy. Officers who are currently exempt from residency requirements who then move following the effective date of this policy, may not move any further away from the city than their distance when the policy took effect.
  • For policy 706 the 40-mile limit will be measured from the following point:

Mill Creek and 300 West (2970 S 300West)