Police Officer - Certifiable/Currently Attending Academy

pDescription/ppstrongThis position is for those that are currently in the process of becoming POST certified as a Law Enforcement Officer and those that have their LEO certification, but no experience working as a Police Officer. /strongIf you do not meet this criteria, please apply to the position you are qualified for or apply at a different time. More information can be found on our website. Please review all of the information below regarding our application and hiring process./pulliemIf you are currently employed as a Correctional Officer, or possess your SFO certification, please apply as an SFO/BCO Police Officer./em/li/ulalign-leftLearn more here: a href="https://www.wvc-ut.gov/1075/Recruiting-Hiring" target="_blank"West Valley City Police Department Recruiting / Hiring/a/align-leftalign-leftbr//align-leftalign-leftbr//align-leftalign-leftstrongAPPLICATION INFORMATION:/strong/align-leftalign-leftDocuments umust/u be uploaded with application. You may be disqualified if you fail to attach the proper documents with your application. Attachments will not be accepted in person./align-leftalign-leftbr//align-leftalign-leftbr//align-leftpstrongREQUIRED ATTACHMENTS (include 1 of the following):/strong/pulliLEO Course Completion Certificate/liliLEO Course Scoresheet/liliLetter from instructor indicating current attendance in academy/li/ulpstrongOPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS:/strong/pulliPassing NPOST Scores or Passing Academy Test Scores/liliCopy of College Diploma/liliSFO Certificate/liliBCO Certificate/li/ulpbr//ppstrongHIRING PROCESS:/strong/pulliApplication - All applications must be filled out correctly and include the required attachments/liliPersonal Background Investigation - First Review/liliPreliminary Panel Interview - Tentatively scheduled for Thursday, September 25th. Dates subject to change./liliPersonal Background Investigation - Full Investigation/liliChief of Police Panel Interview/liliConditional Offer of Employment/liliCVSA, Psychological Examination, amp; Medical Examination/liliFinal Offer/li/ulpbr//ppstrongSUMMARY:/strong/ppThe position of Police Officer is subordinate to the Police Chief and all other ranking officers on the department. Responsible for the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Work is performed in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and state statutes./ppbr//ppa href="https://www.wvc-ut.gov/1885/Benefits" target="_blank"strongBenefits/strong/astrong: /strongFull Benefits; health, dental, and life insurance, paid time off and paid holidays, vision reimbursement plan/ppstrongRetirement:/strong Utah Retirement Systems, pension and/or 401(k)/ppstrongStarting Pay:/strong $33.45 - $46.24 per hour DOE. 1 for 1 service credit for previous law enforcement experience up to 10 years emincluding Corrections time and qualifying Military Police experience/em./ppstrongApplication Deadline: /strongMay close any time after September 2, 2025/ppbr//ppstrongESSENTIAL DUTIES:/strong/pulliSafely operates department vehicle during normal and emergency driving situations in accordance with department policy and state statue./liliResponds to; calls for service, assistance from other officers and at the direction of supervisory personnel./liliPerforms initial investigations of both criminal activity and/or traffic accidents./liliRecognizes and protects crime scenes for the preservation and gathering of evidence./liliPrepares thorough and complete reports of investigations and daily activity./liliMaintains a working knowledge of criminal and traffic law./liliTakes a pro-active approach to law enforcement thru the recognition of violations of criminal and traffic law and takes appropriate action./liliPrepared and capable of using required force to effect arrests up to and including deadly force./liliAbility to verbally articulate in court facts pertaining to investigations, arrests, and/or traffic citations in which the officer participated as a primary or backup officer./liliProvides assistance to community members including assisting motorists, giving directions and answering general questions./liliMaintains a professional appearance and adheres to department dress and grooming standards./liliHas a working knowledge of all department issued equipment and maintains the equipment in good working order./liliWorks with other agencies in a spirit of cooperation./liliMaintains required certifications and proficiency to include participation in mandatory department physical fitness standards./li/ulpstrongPHYSICAL DEMANDS:/strong/pulliModerately heavy physical activity./liliRequired to stand, walk or sit uncomfortably for extended periods of time./li/ulpstrongWORK ENVIRONMENT:/strong/pulliThe job places life or personal safety at risk./liliExposure to stress as a result of increased responsibility and human behavior./liliExposure to disagreeable elements such as cold, damp, heat and noise./liliIntermittent explore to infections, disease, disturbed or emotionally unbalanced individuals./liliSubject to traffic hazards during emergency responses through heavy traffic./liliMay be subject to shift work or assignments which require non-traditional work schedules./liliAbility to be recalled and respond to critical incidents as required./liliWillingness and ability to work overtime as work load dictates./li/ulpRequirements/ppstrongMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPLICATION:/strong/pulliGraduation from high school or possession of GED certificate./liliMust have a valid drivers license./liliMust be at least 21 years of age./liliMust be able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing./lilistrongThe position requires current attendance or completion of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)./strong/liliMust be a U.S. Citizen; strongor/strong A lawful permanent resident of the United States who has been in the United States legally for the five years immediately before the day on which the application is made; and has legal authorization to work in the United States./li/ulpemWest Valley City is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” and selects, hires, promotes, and compensates employees without regard to race, religion, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, color, national origin, or any other non-meritorious factor. The City evaluates applicants for employment or candidates for promotion based upon their knowledge, skills, experience, education, and potential for job performance consistent with the needs of the position./em/p