Entry Level Police Officer (May 2027 Academy)

Position Title:

Entry Level Police Officer (May 2027 Academy)

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: May 2027

*Anticipated Academy Start subject to change according to department needs

Anticipated Application Close: Early October 2026

*Application close date subject to change according to department needs

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. NPOST scores will be recorded at the time of the physical agility test. You must have passing scores at that time to continue in the hiring process, otherwise you will be asked to re-apply.

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 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 rea