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USD 30 - 42
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Job Description
Job Description
The City of Saratoga Springs is accepting applications for Police Officers this is for fulltime sworn positions within the Saratoga Springs Police Department. Successful applicants must be Utah P.O.S.T. Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) certified or be currently enrolled in the Utah P.O.S.T. LEO Academy. Lateral appointments will be considered for those applicants with applicable law enforcement credit on a yearforyear basis per the city policy up to a maximum of Step 10.
Qualifications
Certifications & Special Requirements:
- Must possess Utah P.O.S.T Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) certification in good standing or be currently enrolled in the Utah POST Law Enforcement Officer Academy
- Must be clear of any prior felony or significant misdemeanor criminal record.
- Must possess a valid Utah Drivers License.
- Must maintain firearm proficiency to include department firearms qualifications.
- Must maintain law enforcement certification by completing annual training requirements 40 hours).
Job Responsibilities
These positions will be serving Saratoga Springs City (population 40000 and Bluffdale City (population 16000. Both cities are growing offering significant opportunities for those who are seeking longterm professional growth. The Police Department is looking for applicants who are committed to communityoriented policing. The Police Department has assignments in Patrol Investigations SRO K9 Commercial Vehicle Enforcement DARE and SWAT. More information about the cities and the Police Department can be found on the City website or the Police Department Facebook page.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Some knowledge of modern law enforcement principles procedures techniques and equipment; applicable federal state county and city laws and ordinances and
departmental rules and regulations - Hazardous waste classifications and emergency procedures related to control containment and confinement
- Investigative procedures and practices
- Legal liabilities associated with arrest and law enforcement
- Court room procedures and laws of evidence
- Skill in the use of firearms the operation of police vehicles (EVO qualified) and other specialized equipment including breathalyzers radar units video camera systems police batons tasers and restraining devices; perform basic CPR First Aid.
Ability to:
- Ability to react effectively in emergency life and death and stress situations
- Exhibit imagination initiative and problemsolving capability in coping with a variety of law enforcement situations
- Follow standard safety practices and procedures common to law enforcement work
- Perform work requiring good physical condition
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Establish and maintain an effective working relationships with employees other agencies and the public
Working Conditions
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job in accordance with state and federal law.
- Preemployment drug testing a preemployment background check and proof of employment eligibility are required.
- A background investigation and drug screen will be required prior to appointment.
Saratoga Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Compensation and Benefits
SALARY RANGE:
Steps (Years) Police Officers
Step 0$30.69 Step 5$35.58 Step 10$40.45
Step 1$31.61 Step 6$36.65 Step 11$41.26
Step 2$32.56 Step 7$37.74 Step 12$42.08
Step 3$33.54 Step 8$38.88 Step 13$42.92
Step 4$34.54 Step 9$39.65
BENEFITS:
The City offers a competitive benefits package including several health insurance options (one of which has a $0.00 employee premium payroll deduction with Wellness program participation) dental insurance life and longterm disability insurance an EAP (including mental health shortterm counseling services) for the whole family a free Teledoc program for the whole family monetary incentives for wellness program participation and a HSA (health savings account) with an Employer match. The City also offers the employee the option to elect to add on Vision Accident Hospital Critical Illness additional Life Insurance coverage and FSAs (flexible spending accounts).
The City participates in the Utah Public Retirement System (pension). In addition the City does not participate in Social Security so no Social Security taxes are deducted from your paycheck. In lieu of the Citys Social Security contributions the City contributes 6.2 of salary into a 401 (k) retirement plan. Officers with college degrees from an accredited institution of higher learning may be eligible for an incentive $25 per month for an associates degree $50 per month for a bachelors degree and $75 per month for a masters degree). Additionally Officers are currently eligible for a uniform allowance $1300 per year paid biweekly). All benefits are subject to formal City Council and/or City Manager approval and are subject to change in the future. Leave time benefits include 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) accrued annually 40 hours of short term medical accrued annually and 11 holidays annually. The City also offers flexible workweek schedules (all schedules must be approved by the department head).
Closing Date:
Open until filled. Selected lateral applicants will be invited to a department interview as scheduled. An interview with the Chief of Police for selected applicants will then be scheduled for a future date. Entrylevel applicants will be required to take a written exam and must pass the Utah POST LEO fitness test or provide proof of passing the test within the last year. Selected entrylevel applicants will then be invited to participate in a department interview followed by an interview with the Chief of Police for selected applicants. Send questions to Laura Gamon at or Human Resources at
Disclaimer
SUSPENSION OF PROCESS ETC.:
The City reserves the right to reject any and all applicants to waive any requirement set forth in this announcement and to hire anyone as the City Manager or designee deems to be in the Citys best interest all subject to legal requirements. Any application in response to this Announcement is at the applicants sole risk and expense. Although the City anticipates hiring one of the applicants responding to this announcement there is no guaranty that any responding applicant will be hired.
Preemployment drug testing proof of employment eligibility and background check required.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
