Police Officer (Lateral)

We are currently looking for qualified candidates for the position of Lateral 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.

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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 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

Lateral Officers will be given year for year credit towards salary and vacation accrual.

To qualify for the Sandy Police Department Lateral Entry Program, an applicant must meet the following:

In-State and Out-of-State Candidates:

• A candidate must have a current Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification as a Law Enforcement Officer. Out-of-state applicants must successfully pass Utah POST Waiver exam prior to employment.

• Candidates would be required to meet all minimum requirements to become a Sandy City Police Officer.

• Candidates must fill out an employment application for the Sandy Police Department, resume, addendum form and attach a copy of their Utah P.O.S.T. certification. Out-of-state applicants must attach a copy of their current state P.O.S.T. certification.

• Candidates must successfully complete all stages of the Sandy Police Officer Testing Process. The testing stages include the following: Screening of Personal History Statement, Typing Test (30 W.P.M.), Physical Agility Test, Interview, Background Investigation, Psychological Examination and Evaluation, Chief's Interview, Medical Examination, and Chemical Screen.

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.

Applications may only be submitted online at https://jobs.citysuitehr.com/sandycity. If you don't have access to a computer you can visit Sandy City Human Resources office to apply at 10000 Centennial Parkway (10000 S. 170 W) Sandy Utah. Sandy City will provide reasonable accommodations for any applicant during the examination and selection process. If you have special needs or questions, please call 801-568-7151. 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. 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 a lower level.

• 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