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Company Name : West Valley City
Location : West Valley City, UT 84119
Position : Police Officer- Non Certified
Job Description : Description:
Non-Certified candidates are individuals who have not attended POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) or an equivalent police academy. More information can be found on our website. West Valley Police Recruiting Website
***Documents must be uploaded with application***
You will be disqualified if you fail to attach the proper documents with your application.Attachments will not be accepted in person.
Required Attachments: please attach all applicable documentation
Copy of passing NPOST Results (not required for out of state applicants). A passing score is 70% or higher in each section of the test. This is required for West Valley PD even though Utah POST no longer requires the NPOST.
SUMMARY:
The 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.
Benefits: Full Benefits; health, dental, and life insurance, paid time off and paid holidays
Retirement: Utah Retirement Systems, pension and/or 401(k)
Starting Pay: $27.15 per hour
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Safely operates department vehicle during normal and emergency driving situations in accordance with department policy and state statue.
Responds to; calls for service, assistance from other officers and at the direction of supervisory personnel.
Performs initial investigations of both criminal activity and/or traffic accidents.
Recognizes and protects crime scenes for the preservation and gathering of evidence.
Prepares thorough and complete reports of investigations and daily activity.
Maintains a working knowledge of criminal and traffic law.
Takes a pro-active approach to law enforcement thru the recognition of violations of criminal and traffic law and takes appropriate action.
Prepared and capable of using required force to effect arrests up to and including deadly force.
Ability 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.
Provides assistance to community members including assisting motorists, giving directions and answering general questions.
Maintains a professional appearance and adheres to department dress and grooming standards.
Has a working knowledge of all department-issued equipment and maintains the equipment in good working order.
Works with other agencies in a spirit of cooperation.
Maintains required certifications and proficiency to include participation in mandatory department physical fitness standards.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Moderately heavy physical activity.
Required to stand, walk or sit uncomfortably for extended periods of time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The job places life or personal safety at risk.
Exposure to stress as a result of increased responsibility and human behavior.
Exposure to disagreeable elements such as cold, damp, heat and noise.
Intermittent exposure to infections, disease, disturbed or emotionally unbalanced individuals, and critical incidents that involve citizens that are seriously injured or have lost their lives.
Subject to traffic hazards during emergency responses through heavy traffic.
May be subject to shift work or assignments which require non-traditional work schedules.
Ability to be recalled and respond to critical incidents as required.
Willingness and ability to work overtime as workload dictates.
. Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPLICATION:
Graduation from high school or possession of GED certificate.
Must have a valid drivers license.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
Must attach a copy of passing NPOST exam scores (A passing score is 70% or higher in each section of the test).
Must be a U.S. Citizen; or 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.
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