POLICE OFFICER I

CITY OF WEST JORDAN

8000 Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah 84088

POLICE OFFICER I
JOB POSTING

Opening Date: January 14, 2021 Closing Date: Open until filled

Hourly Range: $21.52 - $30.29 Status: Full-time, Non-exempt

Lateral candidates will receive an incentive of one pay step for one year worked as a full-time Law

Enforcement Officer (Special Function Officer experience does not apply) for up to six years

(putting them at step 7 with the maximum credit of 6 years of full-time Law Enforcement Officer

experience).

The statements and information in this document are neither intended to

nor do they create contractual or other rights on behalf of any person

hired by the City.

I. SUMMARY

Under general supervision, to perform a variety of duties involved in the enforcement of laws

and the prevention of crimes; to conduct and participate in general investigations of crimes,

accidents, and cases; to control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations; to

serve as Patrol Officer, Detective, Field Training Officer, S.W.A.T. Team Officer, K-9

Officer, Motor Officer, Traffic Officer, D.A.R.E. Officer, or School Resource Officer; and to

perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Department. This

position is a merit employee position that has the protections found in Utah Code §10-3-

1105(1)(a).

II. SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

III. ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Patrol a designated area of the City to preserve law and order; discover and prevent

the commission of crimes; check property for physical security.

• Respond to general public service calls and complaints including domestic

disturbances, civil complaints, property control, automobile accidents, robberies, and

related misdemeanor and felony incidents.

• Investigate crimes and suspicious circumstances; collect, process, photograph and

preserve evidence including fingerprints, fibers, blood, and related physical

evidence; interview victims, complainants and witnesses; identify and interrogate

suspects; apprehend and arrest offenders; testify and present evidence in court.

• Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the

apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.

• Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and

preserve good relationships with the general public; take an active role in areas of

public education relative to crime and crime prevention.

• Take custody of lost and found property.

• Prepare reports on arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents

observed.

• Book prisoners in jail; assist in the custody, care, and welfare of prisoners; transport

prisoners.

• Furnish information and directions to the public.

• Participate in training courses and programs.

• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

When assigned to Patrol Officer:

• Perform general police work in the protection of life and liberty.

• Prevent crime; arrest criminals; enforce local, State, and Federal laws.

• Patrol designated areas of the City in a vehicle and on foot.

• Inspect, report, and correct conditions which may lead to criminal activity or pose a

societal problem.

• Provide the public with safety information; give advice on laws or ordinances.

• Prepare written reports on criminal matters or civil problems.

• Perform criminal investigations.

• Perform specialized duties requiring application of abilities and knowledge acquired

through experience.

When assigned to Detective:

• Perform detailed investigations into all criminal matters.

• Investigate the identification of criminals and their prosecution.

• Conduct interviews of suspects, witnesses, and victims.

• Prepare supplemental reports for criminal matters.

• File cases with the District Attorney's Office.

• Pick up and transport all paperwork and files to the District Attorney's Office.

• Serve subpoenas.
  

When assigned to Field Training Officer:

• Provide continual training and supervision to new Police Officers.

• Perform continual training exercises to maintain a constant level of proficiency.

• Provide verbal information and written evaluations regarding the status of new

Officers in training.

• Coordinate the activities of the Field Training Officer Program with other Field

Training Officers.

• Perform duties of Patrol Officer.
  

When assigned to S.W.A.T. Officer:

• Resolve high risk or high threat situations that involve hostile criminals.

• Perform continual training with other S.W.A.T. Team members in order to maintain

a high level of competence and effectiveness.

When assigned to K-9 Officer:

• Perform specialized duties involving a police canine.

• Assume responsibility for the effective use and deployment of police canine during

narcotics searches, contraband searches, and searches for suspects involved in crimes.

• Perform continual training in order to maintain a high level of effectiveness with the

police canine.

• Perform all duties of a Patrol Officer.
  

When assigned to Traffic or Motor Officer:

• Patrol a designated area of the City in a police traffic vehicle, as assigned.

• Patrol a designated area of the City on a police motorcycle, as assigned.

• Enforce motor vehicle operation and parking regulations.

• Enforce City, State, and Federal laws, especially those pertaining to traffic related

issues.

• Perform drunk driving and commercial vehicle checkpoints.

• Perform all duties of a Patrol Officer.
  

When assigned to D.A.R.E. Officer:

• Teach D.A.R.E. program classes and provide instruction to students regarding the

abuse of drugs and alcohol.

• Design and instruct various safety programs, and coordinate and supervise school

children.

• Provide both students and citizens a positive relationship with the Police Department.
  

When assigned to School Resource Officer:

• Conduct preliminary investigations of cases involving school property, students,

faculty, or staff.

• Interact with patrol, investigations, and other law enforcement agencies to share

information and work together on matters of mutual concern.

• Perform prevention patrols on school campuses.

• Act as liaison and resource between law enforcement community, other governmental

agencies, and schools.

• Educate school faculty and administrators on law enforcement matters.

IV. JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

A. Knowledge of:

• Functions and objectives of Federal, State, and other local law enforcement

agencies.

• Basic principles of criminal law.

• Principles and practices of community policing.

• Safe driving principles and practices.

B. Skill to:

• Learn to operate firearms and other modern police equipment.

• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and

software.

• Operate a motor vehicle safely.

C. Ability to:

• Learn modern police methods and procedures related to patrol, apprehension,

arrest, search and seizure, traffic control, and investigation and identification

techniques.

• Learn modern investigative methods including interviewing and interrogation

techniques.

• Learn law enforcement theory, principles and practices and their application

to a wide variety of services and programs.

• Learn local geography, City streets, public buildings, and businesses.

• Learn recent court decisions and how they affect department and division

operations.

• Learn self defense tactics.

• Learn, properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with Federal,

State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations particularly with

reference to apprehension, arrest, search and seizure, evidence and records

maintenance, and traffic control.

• Learn to gather, assemble, analyze, evaluate and use facts and evidence.

• Learn, interpret and explain City and Department policies and procedures.

• Observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and

places.

• Prepare clear and concise reports.

• Analyze situations quickly and objectively, and determine proper course of

action.

• Act quickly and calmly in emergencies.

• Meet and deal with the public tactfully and effectively.

• Meet the physical requirements necessary as outlined in General Directive

No. 007, Physical Fitness Standard Guidelines, to safely and effectively

perform the assigned duties.

• Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to

changing situations and needs.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships

with those contacted in the course of work.

V. Minimum Qualifications:

A. Experience:

• No experience required.

B. Education and/or Training:

• High school diploma or GED.

• Two years of college desirable.

C. License or Certificate:

• Valid Utah Driver’s License.

• Must be at least 21 years of age when job offer is extended.

• Possession of POST Basic Law Enforcement Certification or ability to

obtain POST Basic Law Enforcement Certification by the completion of the

POST certification training.

D. Special Requirements:

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb,

and lift 75% of body weight; exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors,

vibration, confining work space, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical

hazards, and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and

locations; availability for shift work.

• Due to the nature of this position, the incumbent places his or her life and

personal safety at risk.

• Department policy does not allow tattoos, body piercing, or branding to be

visible while in uniform or at any time when the employee is identifiable as a

member of the department.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants must complete and submit a City application and resume to Human

Resources through the website at www.westjordan.utah.gov. This position is open until filled.

EOE.