Police Officer Recruit (Academy Sponsored)

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT (ACADEMY SPONSORED) Cottonwood Heights City, 2277 Bengal Blvd., Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121 STATUS: FULL-TIME CLOSING DATE: 07/10/2026 Pay rate/Hourly: $33.54 - $52.01 per hour. Depending on experience, education, and certifications. Cottonwood Heights City is seeking motivated individuals interested in beginning a rewarding career in law enforcement. This recruitment is specifically for applicants who are not currently Utah POST Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) certified. The City of Cottonwood Heights will sponsor the selected candidate through the Utah POST Law Enforcement Officer Academy (Block 396), which begins September 8, 2026, and concludes December 17, 2026. Applicants who have completed the Correctional Officer or Special Functions Officer certification are eligible to apply; however, applicants who have already completed the Utah POST LEO certification are not eligible for this recruitment. MANDATORY TESTING PROCESS Saturday, July 11, 2026 9:00 a.m. (check-in begins at 8:30am, doors close at 9:00am) Cottonwood Heights Police Department 2277 E. Bengal Boulevard Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121 Attendance is mandatory. Applicants who fail to report on time or who are not prepared to participate in all phases of testing will be removed from the hiring process. No alternate testing date will be offered. Questions regarding this recruitment may be directed to: Cienna Brummel Administrative Services Manager View phone number on click.appcast.io or LT Eatchel or LT Soakai View phone number on click.appcast.io MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education and experience: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED). Age: Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of application deadline. Citizenship: Must be a citizen of the United States at the time of hiring. Medical & health requirements: Applicants who are offered employment must undergo and successfully pass a thorough medical examination and drug/alcohol testing. Driver license: Applicants must, by date of hiring, possess a valid Utah driver license and have a satisfactory driving record. Background investigation: Prior to hiring, each applicant will be fingerprinted, and a thorough investigation will be conducted. HIRING PROCESS Applicants selected to continue through each phase of the hiring process will be notified by email. Step 1 – Mandatory Physical Agility Test Applicants must successfully complete the Physical Agility Test (pass/fail). Participation is mandatory. Applicants who fail to appear or do not successfully complete the test will be removed from the hiring process. Step 2 – Written Examination Immediately following the Physical Agility Test, successful applicants will complete a written examination. Step 3 – NPOST Examination Documentation Applicants must submit proof of a passing NPOST score of 80% or higher and a copy of their valid driver's license with their application. Applications missing either document will not be considered. NPOST information: Step 4 – Panel Interview Applicants selected to advance will participate in an interview with members of the Police Department command staff. Interviews will be held July 14th and July 15th. Step 5 – Background Investigation Applicants selected following the panel interview will undergo a comprehensive background investigation, including fingerprinting. Step 6 – Chief's Interview Finalists will interview with the Chief of Police and the City Manager. Step 7 – Conditional Offer, Medical Examination & Drug Screening The selected applicant will receive a conditional offer of employment contingent upon successfully passing a medical examination and drug screening. Step 8 – Utah POST Application The selected applicant must complete the Utah POST Application for Training and Certification. Required documentation includes: Passport-style photograph Birth certificate Medical release form NPOST examination results High school diploma or GED Military records (if applicable) Criminal arrest and court records (if applicable) Applicants may not attend the POST Academy until their application has been approved by Utah POST. While employment with Cottonwood Heights City is at-will and no employment contract is created or implied, the City makes a significant financial investment in sponsoring recruits through the Utah POST Academy and providing extensive field training. Because of this investment, the City expects applicants to accept this opportunity only if they are prepared to make a long‑term commitment to the Cottonwood Heights Police Department. Successful applicants are expected to remain employed with the Department for a minimum of three (3) years following completion of academy training. Prevent drug testing and background check required. #J-18808-Ljbffr