Police Officer

ClosureDate: Dependent upon eligible applicants moved into background investigation Interviews: Scheduled for eligible candidates once application review is completed APPLICANTS ARE ONLY ELIGIBLE IF THEY CAN BEGIN October 26, 2026 ThispositionisONLYopentoapplicantswho: Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent Have a valid driver’s license ArecurrentlyaUtahPOSTCertifiedPoliceOfficer,or Arecurrentlycertifiedtoperformthefunctionsofapoliceofficerinadifferentstateandcan successfully obtain a waiver from Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training by Oct. 26, 2026 AVAILABLE TO START ON OCTOBER 26, 2026 Out-of-state certified officers are encouraged to begin the Utah POST Waiver process as soon as possible to facilitate Utah Certification Testing prior to, or about, August 3rd. Hiringprocesseswillbeinitiatedbaseduponapplicationand/orinterviewscoring. Interviewandtestingdateswillbearrangedaftertheapplicationshavebeenreviewedforeligibility.Wewill work with applicants to accommodate their scheduling needs and accommodate in-person and video interviews. Forapplicantswhoarecertifiedinadifferentstateandmakethehiringlist,limitedpre-employmentprocesses will begin based upon a conditional job offer. Once the applicant obtains their Utah Certification, the remainder of the hiring process will be expedited. Please Note: Openings will be filled based upon interview score rankings established during the interview processforthisposting.Generalhiringorder,acrossallhiringlistsforPoliceOfficerI,II,IIIapplicantswill be based upon the applicants’ availability to start work (taking into consideration the pre-employment screening processes an applicant has completed and/or needs to complete). Salary&Benefits PaywillbedeterminedbaseduponexperienceandqualificationscomparedagainstcurrentSt.George Police Officers’ tenure and wages. Startingsalarywillbedeterminedbasedonyearsofserviceandqualifications. Ranges as of December 2025: PoliceOfficer I–Starting Salary: 63 ($69,982 - $104,972/year) PoliceOfficer II–Starting Salary: 65($73,524 - $110,286/year) PoliceOfficer III–StartingSalary: 67($77,246 - $113,230/year) Individuals hired in this position have the opportunity to progress up to $115,870/year, which is the maximum salary for this position as of December 2025. Benefits: Full City Benefits Package. The City of St. George covers 100% of the premiums for the High Deductible health plan for full-time employees and their qualified dependents. To find out more about our benefits package, please visit our website at careers.sgcity.org. PositionSummaryPerformsavarietyofhighlytrainedlawenforcementproceduresfortheCityofSt.Georgetoprotectand maintain the well-being of the general population of the City(Essentialfunctions,asdefinedundertheAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct,mayincludethefollowing tasks, knowledge,skills, and other characteristics.The list of tasks is illustrativeonly and is not a comprehensivelisting of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.) PoliceOfficer I Effectsanarrestwithintrainingguidelinesanddepartmentpolicy,andusesthatamountofforcewhichis reasonable and necessary in accordance with policy and law. Preparesinvestigativeandotherreports,includingsketches,usingappropriategrammar,symbols,and mathematicalcomputations. Exercisesindependentjudgmentindeterminingwhenthereisreasonablesuspiciontodetain,when probablecause exists to search and arrest, and when forcemaybe used and to what degree. Operatesa law enforcementvehicleduringthedayand nightin emergencysituationsinvolvingspeeds in excess of posted limits, in congestedtraffic, and in unsaferoad conditions caused by factors such as fog, smoke, high winds, rain, ice, and snow. Communicateseffectivelyandcoherentlyoverlawenforcementradiochannelswhileinitiatingand responding to radio communications. Gathersinformationincriminalinvestigationsbyinterviewingandobtainingthestatementsofvictims, witnesses, suspects, and confidential informers. Pursuesfleeingsuspects and performsrescueoperationswhichmayinvolvequicklyenteringand exiting alawenforcementpatrolvehicle;lifting,carrying,anddraggingheavyobjects;climbingoverandpulling oneself up over obstacles; jumping down from elevated surfaces; climbingthrough openings; jumping overobstacles,ditches,andstreams;crawlinginconfinedareas;balancingon unevenornarrowsurfaces; and using body force to gain entrance through barriers. Loads,unloads,aims,andfires,fromavarietyofbodypositions,ahandgun,rifle,andotheragency firearms under conditionsof stress that justifythe use of deadly force and at levels of proficiency prescribed in certification standards. Performssearchesofpeople,vehicles,buildings,andlargeoutdoorareas,whichmayinvolvefeeling and detectingobjects, walking for long periods of time, detainingpeople, and stopping suspicious vehicles and persons. Conductsvisualandaudiosurveillanceforextendedperiodsoftime. Engagesinlawenforcementpatrolfunctions,includingsuchthingsasworkingrotatingshifts,walkingon foot patrol, and physicallycheckingthe doors and windowsof buildingsto ensure theyare secure. Effectivelycommunicateswithpeople,includingjuveniles,bygivinginformationanddirections, mediating disputes, and advising of rights and processes. Demonstratescommunicationskillsincourtandotherformalsettings. Detectsandcollectsevidenceandsubstancesthatprovidethebasisofcriminaloffensesandinfractions and that indicate the presence of dangerous conditions. Enduresverbalandmentalabusewhenconfrontedwithhostileviewsandopinionsofsuspectsandother people encountered in an antagonistic environment. Performs rescue functions at accidents, emergencies,and disasters, includingdirecting traffic for long periodsoftime;administeringemergencymedicalaid;lifting,dragging,andcarryingpeopleawayfrom dangerous situations; and securing and evacuating people from particular areas. Processesandtransportsprisonersandcommittedmentalpatientsusinghandcuffsandotherappropriate restraints. Putsonandoperatesagasmaskinsituationswherechemicalmunitionsarebeingdeployed. Extinguishessmallfires byusing an extinguisherandotherappropriatemeans. Readsandcomprehendslegalandnon-legaldocuments,includingthepreparationandprocessingofsuch documents as citations, affidavits, and warrants. Servesasanagentofthe courtinservingwarrants,subpoenas,summonses,etc. Processesarrestedsuspects,includingtakingtheirphotographsandobtainingalegiblesetofinked fingerprintimpressions. 23. 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. 24. Responds to situations involving threats to public safety and making emergency decisions affecting the lives and health of others. 25. Performs duties that consist of providing community protection. 26. Performsotherrelateddutiesasrequired. NOTE: The successful applicant must be able to perform ALL of the above essential job functions of an experienced police officer, unassisted, and at a pace and level of performance consistent with actual job performance requirements. This requires a high level of physical ability to include vision, hearing, speaking, flexibility, and strength. PoliceOfficer II All essential functions required of Police Officer I. May act as a Field Training Officer and, as such: Supervises new officers and reserve officers during the initial field training program. Provide additional training for these officers or make arrangements for additional training. Evaluate these officers and make recommendations for additional training, corrective action, and reports trainee progress and status. Police Officer III All essential functions required of Police Officer I and II. May act as an Officer In Charge (OIC) when the shift sergeant is absent. When acting as OIC: Responsible for the activities and performance of that shift. Conducts and supervises lineups at the beginning of the shift. Makes a car assignment and special assignments and provides information on ATLs, extra patrol, and areas of concern. Responds to major calls. Assists and instructs other officers in investigations and other unusual situations. Assumes charge in the absence of a superior officer. Review officer’s reports to ensure essential information is contained and approves and routes reports to the records section. Maintains records and reports regarding personnel rosters and logs. Typical Physical / Mental Demands / Working Conditions Moderately heavy physical activity. Required to push, pull, or lift heavy weights. Difficult working positions, including standing, walking, or sitting uncomfortably for extended periods. Moderate exposure to elements such as heat, cold, dampness, fumes, noise, dust, or grease. The employee’s life or personal safety is placed at risk, and that risk may be extreme when working some special assignments. Occupational safety and health hazards may be encountered under uncontrolled conditions. Exposure to stress is of considerable magnitude as a result of human behavior. May be required to report for duty on scheduled days off and/or work without sleep for extended periods during emergency situations. Subjected to traffic hazards during emergency responses through heavy traffic. May be subject to irregular working hours that may change on a periodic basis. PoliceOfficer I Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Licenses and/or Certifications: Must be UTAH POST certified as a LEO (law enforcement officer) at time of hire. Successfully complete the St. George Police Officer Selection Examination and requirements established by the City of St. George and the City’s Police Department. This may include written and oral examination, physical examination, background investigations, computer voice stress and/or polygraph examination, drug test, psychological evaluation, and physical fitness test. Must pass and maintain the Police Department physical fitness standards. Must obtain and maintain all certifications as required by the Chief of Police or Division Commander, which include: Firearms proficiency (qualification at minimum 80%) Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification First Aid Arrest Control Tactics (ACT) and Defensive Tactics proficiency Baton (ASP) Oleoresin Capsicum (O.C.) Electro-muscular disrupter device (Taser) Federal/State required hazardous materials and bloodborne pathogen training, Intoxilyzer Field Sobriety Test proficiency Radar/Lidar Certification With written approval of the Division Commander, documented specialized training directly related to the officer’s present assignment may be substituted. Must maintain a minimum of 40 hours of POST accepted training each year to maintain certification, which includes the Police Department’s mandatory in-service training requirements. Must maintain at three (3) or higher rating on annual department evaluation. Must possess a valid Utah driver’s license. A driver’s license must be maintained throughout employment. PoliceOfficer II Possess all applicable and valid licenses and certifications required for Police Officer I. Must have a minimum of two (2) years full-time law enforcement experience. Must obtain and maintain all certifications as required by the Chief of Police or Division Commander, including Crisis Intervention Team (C.I.T.). Must have the minimum of an Associate’s Degree or serve on a department special team to include: SWAT Hostage negotiations Bomb squad Accident Reconstruction Team Active Department Field Training Officer (FTO) Active Department Honor Guard Department Instructor/Coordinator as approved by the Chief of Police Proficiency in a second language to the extent that can be used for interpretation and interview. Other special assignment approved, in writing, by the Chief of Police. Police Officer III: Possess all applicable and valid licenses and certifications required for Police Officer I and Police Officer II. Must have the minimum of an Associate’s Degree and at least three (3) years of law enforcement experience as a full-time law enforcement officer, or five (5) years of law enforcement experience as a full-time law enforcement officer. Knowledge: Knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment. Working knowledge of criminal, traffic, and juvenile codes for the State of Utah. Working knowledge of the Utah judicial system and civil procedures, testifying, and courtroom demeanor. Working knowledge of laws governing search and seizure. Basic criminal investigative techniques, including crime scene preservation, diagramming, interviewing and interrogation, photography, etc. Basic traffic accident investigation, police radio codes and procedures, report writing, grammar, and punctuation. Computer literate and working knowledge of the Spillman records management system and the Lexipol Policy Manual and Daily Training Bulletins. Working knowledge of the Police Department’s policies and procedures. Skills: Emergency vehicle operation and procedures. Pursuit driving techniques. Proficiency in firearms, defensive tactics, and handcuffing. Ability to: Pursue, subdue, and apprehend a hostile and combative subject. Observe situations, record them, and react quickly and calmly. Act with tact and impartiality. Deal effectively and courteously with fellow officers and the general public. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Work independently. Exhibit imagination, initiative, and problem-solving capability in coping with a variety of law enforcement situations. React to change productively. Work in a paramilitary organization that relies on policies and procedures to govern the behavior of personnel. Exercise good judgment and maintain self-control during periods of extreme stress. Be effectively trained to prepare reports for agency and court use. Establish and maintain effective working relations with elected officials, department heads, coworkers, officials, and employees of other jurisdictions, and the general public. #J-18808-Ljbffr