Job title: Police Officer Academy Recruit
Company: Cottonwood Heights
Job description: JOB ANNOUNCEMENTFULL TIME POLICE OFFICER RECRUITCottonwood Heights City, 2277 Bengal Blvd., Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121POLICE OFFICER – LEO CERTIFIED/FULL-TIMECLOSING DATE: Open Until filledpay rate/Hourly: $31.91 – $40.16 per hour. Depending on experience, education, and certifications.Cottonwood Heights is currently accepting applications for a Full Time Police Officer Recruit. This recruitment is for Non-LEO Certified applicants only. Applicants must not have completed the Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) training program. Applicants who have completed the Correctional Officer or Special Functions Officer certifications are eligible to apply. The successful applicant will be enrolled in the next available Utah POST Training program which start. Enrollment is sponsored by the City of Cottonwood Heights.HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must apply online at:Please direct questions to Cienna Brummel, HR Manager, (801) 944-7022 or Captain McHugh, or Lt. Ricks at 801-944-7100.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.
- S. 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 will follow the below steps:Applicants will be disqualified if they are not prepared for each step of the hiring process. NO EXCEPTIONS. Applicants selected to move forward in each phase of the hiring process will be notified by email.
- Physical Agility Test; The PT is pass/fail. Participation in the PT test is mandatory. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- NPOST: Applicants are required to attach proof of a passing NPOST exam score of 80% or better, and a valid Driver’s License to their application. Applicant’s missing either of these items with be disqualified from the hiring process.
- Written Exam: Immediately following the Physical Agility Test, applicants that successfully completed the Agility Test will be administered a Written Exam.
- Panel Interview: Applicants selected following the written exam will interview with the Assistant Chief of Police, Police Captain and Lieutenants/Sergeants.
- Chief’s Interview: Applicants selected following the background investigation will be scheduled for a final interview with the Chief of Police and City Manager.
- Medical Exam and Drug Test: Successful applicant will be given a conditional offer of employment contingent on passing a medical examination and drug test.
- POST Application: Applicant will be required to complete and submit the Utah POST Application for Training and Certification. The following must be submitted with the completed application; a “passport style” photograph, birth certificate, medical release form, NPOST exam results, and high school diploma (or equivalent). If applicable, proof of military service, criminal arrest records, and criminal court records. You will not be allowed entrance if your application has not been approved by POST.
Although no employment contract is offered or implied, Cottonwood Heights Police Department anticipates that the successful applicant would not act to terminate his/her employment for at least 3 years following employment by Cottonwood Heights Police Department.Pre-employment drug testing and background check required.
Expected salary: $31.91 – 40.16 per hour
Location: Cottonwood Heights, UT
Job date: Sun, 27 Apr 2025 02:26:55 GMT
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