Police Officers - Full-time and Part-time

Police Officer II

Police Officer II

Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time

Shift
Rotating: 27/7 rotating shifts, holidays and weekends
00471 - Public Safety

An applicant who has four (4) complete years of experience, up to six (6) completed years of service are considered eligible as a Police Officer II. Performs a wide variety of law enforcement functions, including but not limited to: patrol, security, investigations, criminal gang activity, crime prevention, surveillance, and other law enforcement related duties. Utilizes proper skills to ensure the safety and security of people, property, and equipment throughout the University community. Officers work a variety of hours which may require overtime or on-call assignments.
1 year of service credit given per year of prior patrol/investigation experience as a LEO with other law enforcement agencies.
• 1 year of service credit given per 2 years of prior corrections/SFO/BCO (Basic Corrections Officer) experience as a LEO with Adult Probation and Parole.
A University of Utah Police Officer is considered "topped out" in the HR Compensation approved salary system at 9 completed years of service.
The Chief Safety Officer (CSO) for the University is the Director of Public Safety and serves as chief of police services. University Police, Campus Security, Health Security, Emergency Management, Emergency Communications, and the central administrative Office of the CSO.
Safety looks and feels different to each person, and the U Department of Public Safety is committed to working with the community to foster a safe environment where all individuals feel empowered and equipped to succeed in their work, education, and other business with the university.
Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls, i.e., Gives assistance, assesses, and remedies the situation as appropriate; Conducts or assists in criminal, narcotics, traffic, and gang related investigations by applying specialized skills, gathering evidence, and protecting the crime scene.
Assists the criminal intelligence operation by gathering information from other law enforcement agencies, confidential informants, or the general public to provide substantiated facts.
Takes initial reports/complaints, prepares written reports, and maintains detailed and accurate records for files, follow-up investigations, and court purposes.
Performs surveillance in high risk or known crime areas in order to apprehend suspects involved in criminal activity.
Obtains and serves search/arrest warrants as well as apprehends suspects; Prepares cases for the Office of the Attorney General; testifies and gives evidence in court.
helping people who are locked out of their cars, have dead car batteries, flat tires, etc.
Maintains issued equipment and supplies.
Assists in the classroom and field training of new officers; Officer may be asked to participate in COP (Community Oriented Policing) events when necessary.
Uses logic and reasoning to independently make critical decisions, and uses initiative and common sense in a variety of police functions.
Officers must safely effect arrest(s), pursue suspects on foot, safely control combatant(s), respond to emergencies, accept rotating shift and 24-hour-on-call shifts, protecting and ensuring safety of University students, staff, faculty, and visitors while working extended hours in demanding and stressful environments.
At least 5 years experience as a Police Officer
Certification as a Utah Post LEO (Law Enforcement Officer) prior to hire.
United States citizen;
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; Has legal authorization to work in the United States

Bachelor's degree in Criminology, Police Science, or a related area is preferred or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).

FELONY CONVICTION - Applicants may not have been convicted of a crime which could have been punished by imprisonment in a federal penitentiary or by imprisonment in the penitentiary of this or another state. Felony convictions as a minor (under 18 years of age) may not automatically disqualify an individual, and will be individually reviewed.
MORAL CHARACTER - Applicants shall demonstrate good moral character, as determined by a department conducted background investigation including criminal history records as well as expunged records. TATTOOS - Tattoos, brands, and decals cannot be obscene, offensive, distract from professional appearance, or interfere with on-duty actions and responsibilities.
ILLEGAL DRUGS - Applicants may not have used any illegal drug while employed in any law enforcement or prosecutorial position, or while employed in a position which carries a high level of public trust. Applicants may not have used hard drugs or their derivatives and synthetic equivalents within five (5) years prior to the application closing date.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io or University Human Resource Management at View phone number on click.appcast.io if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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