Police Officer

Employment Opportunities The following is a listing of various job openings that are currently available. Click on any of the title(s) for further details. Salary Credit for Lateral Transfers Murray City is offering salary credit for lateral transfers (including Corrections). Lateral officers will be given one-for-one year credit for salary as follows: 0: $34.26 1: $35.97 2: $37.77 3: $39.65 4: $40.65 5: $41.66 6: $42.70 7: $43.77 8: $44.86 We are currently creating a hiring registry for ongoing recruitment; all qualifying applicants will be offered an interview as position(s) become available and an invite will be sent via email once interview dates have been finalized. Must obtain Utah L.E.O. POST certification within 12 months of hire; must maintain L.E.O. POST certification Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent (GED) Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of application deadline Must possess a valid Utah Driver License Employee’s life or personal safety is placed at risk NPOST exam results are desired but not required to apply; please upload NPOST exam results or applicable certifications with your application. Assists in responding to life and property threatening calls such as robbery, burglary, family disturbances, theft, and vandalism. Assists in investigations and follow-up investigations. Makes arrests when appropriate. Writes and files crime case reports, arrest reports, complaint reports, traffic accident reports for each case handled during the shift; issues tickets to traffic violators and testifies in court. Performs traffic enforcement and routine patrol; operates the Intoxilyzer and radar equipment; monitors traffic movement; reports hazards, such as blockages of street view, holes, etc. Assists in conducting security checks of business and residential establishments. Provides both written and verbal information to the public upon request. Performs vehicle, foot, bicycle and motorcycle patrol. Performs duties that actively prevent or detect crime and enforces criminal statutes or ordinances of Utah or any of its political subdivisions. Responds to situations involving threats to public safety and makes emergency decisions affecting the health of others. Performs duties that consist of providing community protection. Performs related duties as required. A complete list of essential duties and minimum qualifications can be viewed on the job description which can be found here Pension through Utah Retirement System Vacation – 12 days/yr; sick leave – 12 days/yr; 15 paid holidays Shift Differential Pay – 2.5% differential pay for afternoon shift, 5% differential pay for night shift Application Instructions: Qualified applicants must complete a Murray City employment application online here. If you do not have access to a computer you may come to the Murray City Human Resource Office located at 10 East 4800 South, Murray, UT between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday. Note: In the interest of workplace and public safety, all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a chemical screen for the purpose of detecting the presence of alcohol and/or controlled substances in the body. A background check is conducted if the candidate is over 18 years of age. Murray City is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr