Police Officer II III IV Lateral hire
Police Officer II III IV Lateral hire
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USD 30 - 46
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Hiring Range: $30.88 $46.91 / hour depending on qualifications
Job open until filled
The Pleasant Grove Police Department (PGPD) has 30 full time Police Officers. We are proud of our heritage and our culture of camaraderie and service. We offer many specialty positions including: Patrol Motors SWAT K9 Bicycle Patrol Drone Pilot Criminal Investigations Special Victims Investigations and Major Crimes Task Force. Our Police Officers are privileged to have an opportunity to work in every facet of Law Enforcement.
At this time PGPD seeks experienced Utah POST certified candidates. Candidates for Police Officer II / III / IV positions will receive payment commensurate with their previous years of service in other sworn positions as well as considering their other qualifications.
Pleasant Grove offers excellent benefits including the following:
- Participation in Utah Retirement Systems (URS) including a full pickup 4.73 of the Tier II Public Safety employee portion.
- Medical insurance plans with no employee premiums.
- Car per person including take home policy.
- 120 hours of holiday time paid out annually to patrol officers.
- Numerous overtime opportunities.
- Additional pay increments for higher education attainment.
For questions or more information please contact David Packard HR Manager at oror contact John Clayton Patrol Lieutenant at or.
GENERAL PURPOSE
A Police Officer is responsible for Administrative duties within the Police Department. These duties may include technical administrative management investigative crime prevention interacting with public and duties and responsibilities as are required under the job description of Road Patrol Officer as necessary.
FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES
- Upholds and enforce the law impartially to protect life liberty property human rights and the dignity of the members of the public
- Patrol the city to preserve law and order. Prevent and discover the commission of a crime and enforce the criminal and traffic code of the State of Utah
- Provide a visible presence to deter crime and reassure the community
- Answer calls and complaints involving thefts burglaries s and other misdemeanors and felony crimes
- Conduct preliminary investigations identify secure and gathers evidence
- Make arrests prepare written reports and testify in court
- Identify individuals and locations at risk of being involved in crime
- Issues traffic citations; direct traffic and investigate traffic accidents
- Works in partnership with businesses groups and individuals
- Respond to citizen and community needs
- Demonstrate initiative and keep abreast of current trends practices and programs by participating in career and professional development
- Maintain professional work habits and image
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Utah POST Certification
- Valid Utah Drivers License
Experience:
- At least two years of sworn experience required
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of law enforcement methods and the applicable laws and ordinances
- Knowledge of the geography of the city
Skills/Abilities:
- Use of addition subtraction multiplication and division of numbers including decimals and fractions
- Use of simple formulas charts tables drawing specifications schedules wiring diagrams use of adjustable measuring instruments checking of reports forms records and comparable data where some interpretation is required intermediate knowledge of basic computer and technical skills
- Ability to effectively communicate both written & verbal
- Ability to provide quality customer service even in difficult circumstances
- Ability to use common sense maturity ethical decisionmaking ability and commitment
- Ability to make splitsecond decisions in life or death situations
- Ability to handle stressful situations
- Ability to handle animals
- Ability to climb maintain body equilibrium bend kneel reach stand walk run push pull lift grasp talk and hear
- Ability to use surveillance equipment computers firearms handcuffs spray baton and radio
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Working conditions may vary
- Regularly works in hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions
- Frequently works with external customers on a regular basis
PUBLIC SAFETY RETIREMENT REQUIREMENTS
- This position meets the requirements set by the Utah Retirement Systems to qualify for the Public Safety Retirement Plan.
- The employee has completed the Peace Officer Standards and Training; and
- The employees life or personal safety is placed at risk; and
- The employee performs duties that actively prevent or detect crime and enforce criminal statutes or ordinances of the state of Utah or any of its political subdivisions; and
- The employee responds to situations involving threats to public safety and making emergency decisions affecting the lives and health of others; and
- The employee performs duties that consist of providing community protection.
DISCLAIMER
The City of Pleasant Grove is an equal opportunity employer without regard to race religion sex pregnancy genetic information age national origin color sexual orientation gender identity citizenship disability veteran or military status or any other factor protected by the law. Reasonable accommodations may be made for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major responsibilities and duties performed on the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all jobrelated duties and responsibilities that an employee may perform. An employee in this position will be required to perform any other jobrelated duties required by their supervisor. This job description is not intended to and does not infer or create any employment compensation or contract rights to any person or persons. This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position. Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
