Entry Level Police Officer

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Position Title: Entry Level Police Officer Job Description: Incumbents perform duties that consist primarily of actively preventing or detecting crime, providing security, community protection, and enforcement of criminal statutes or ordinances. Responds to situations involving threats to public safety and makes emergency decisions affecting the lives and health of others, including in circumstances and at times when personal life or personal safety may be at risk. Anticipated Police Academy Start: January 2027 To qualify, you must: Have a high school diploma, Be 21 years of age by the time you're certified as a law enforcement officer, Be either a U.S. Citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States with five years of legal U.S. residency, and Have NPOST results with a score of 70% or higher in each of the four categories. You do not need to have your NPOST scores to apply . Your NPOST scores (or proof that you have taken the NPOST and are awaiting results) will be collected at the time of the physical agility test. Applicants who attach non-passing scores will be automatically disqualified. You can find testing locations and information here: http://www.slcdocs.com/HR/Hire/NPOST_TestingInformation.pdf . NOTE FOR APPLICANTS REGARDING SLCPD TATTOO POLICY Employees are permitted to display tattoos and body art on their hands, arms, and legs when they do not distract or interfere with the employee's on-duty actions and responsibilities. Employees are not permitted to display tattoos that are located on the neck above the collarbone, the face, or head; an exception to this would be cosmetic micro-blading tattoos. Tattoos that are found to be offensive, obscene, vulgar, depict graphic nudity, or are prejudicial to any segment of the population are strictly prohibited. Any tattoos that may potentially bring discredit upon the Salt Lake City Police Department are also prohibited. Exceptions to this policy may be made at the discretion of the Office of the Chief. *see additional information about minimum requirements below* Living out of state? Find out more below. Why SLCPD? We pay for your Utah POST SFO and LEO certification! All training is done in-house by our POST-certified instructors. Get paid while you attend the academy! You'll start receiving your regular pay and credit towards retirement while in training. Receive full City benefits starting day one! That includes health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a variety of discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services. Read more about our benefits here: https://www.slc.gov/hr/benefits-and-wellness/ . All your equipment is provided to you! Everything from take-home vehicles (after training) and uniforms to handcuffs and body cams is included and paid for by the department to ensure you're fully equipped for success. Enjoy competitive pay incentives! Whether it's your regular merit increases, career path incentive pay for your bachelor's degree, or overtime opportunities, SLCPD has plenty of opportunities to increase your earning potential. Pay starts at $36.69 per hour. The full pay scale can be found below. Disqualifying conditions and legal requirements can be found here: https://post.utah.gov/prospective-officers/qualifications/ and here: https://post.utah.gov/prospective-officers/legal-requirements/ . Tips for success: Get your NPOST done early! It can take a long time to get in to take the test, then to receive the results. You'll need to have your results at the time of your physical agility test. If you don't have your results or proof that you took the test and are awaiting the results, you'll be turned away from the physical agility test! You can find testing locations and information here: http://www.slcdocs.com/HR/Hire/NPOST_TestingInformation.pdf . It's never too early to start preparing for the physical agility test. The bulk of those that don't pass the test fall behind on the run . Applicants who don't pass the physical agility test will be invited to reapply for the next academy. Details about what's involved in the physical agility test can be found here: https://police.slc.gov/careers/joinourteam/physical-agility-test/ . Oral board interviews are held immediately after the physical agility tests. You're welcome to change into professional interview attire, but we don't expect it. Brush up on your interview skills and consider what makes you the best fit for the department and the position. What you can expect from the process: Becoming a police officer is a long process. Depending on when you apply, it could take 8-12 months from the day you apply to the day you start. You may not hear from us for a while; know that we'll always update you when there's a change in your application status or when we need something from you. To get an idea of what the hiring process looks like, read more about it here: https://www.slcdocs.com/HR/Hire/SLCPD_EntryLevelPoliceOfficerProcess.pdf

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