Police Officer - Non Certified

Description

Non-Certified candidates are individuals who have not attended POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) or an equivalent police academy and/or individuals who have attended the SFO portion only. More information can be found on our website. Please review all of the information below regarding our application and hiring process.

• If you are currently employed as a Correctional Officer, please apply as an SFO/BCO Police Officer.
• If you are currently attending a Police Academy or have your LEO certification, but have no Police Officer experience, please apply as a Certifiable/Currently Attending Police Officer.

Learn more here: West Valley City Police Department Recruiting / Hiring

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Documents must be uploaded with application. You may be disqualified if you fail to attach the proper documents with your application. Attachments will not be accepted in person.

REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS:

• Copy of passing NPOST results (not required for out of state applicants to submit an application*). 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.

*Out of state applicants: we recommend you take the NPOST exam while you are in town for the physical test. Passing the NPOST is a requirement to move forward in our hiring process.

OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS:

• Copy of College Diploma

HIRING PROCESS:

• Application - All applications must be filled out correctly and include the required attachments
• Personal Background Investigation - First Review
• Physical Fitness Test
  • Vertical Jump (14.5 inches)
  • Push-Ups (14 Reps - Maximum repetitions with no time constraint and no rest during this phase of the test)
  • Isometric Plank (:30)
  • 1.5 Mile Run (16:11)
• Preliminary Panel Interview
• Personal Background Investigation - Full Investigation
• Chief of Police Panel Interview
• Conditional Offer of Employment
• CVSA, Psychological Examination, & Medical Examination
• Final Offer

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, vision reimbursement plan

Retirement: Utah Retirement Systems, pension and/or 401(k)

Starting Pay: $33.4457 per hour

Application Deadline: May close any time after August 7, 2024

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.

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