Assistant Police Chief

Posting Date:
May 20, 2026

Department:
Police

Reports to:

Police Chief

Salary Range: $48.29 to $74.92 per hour, depending on years of service

Position Type:
Full-Time

Final date to receive applications:
Sunday, May 31, 2026

Supervises the department under the direction of the Police Chief and has the full responsibility for the efficient and successful operations of the department. The Assistant Chief assists in the planning, organizing, coordinating and directing of personnel and resources of the department towards achieving the goals of security, peace, and well‑being.

• Proficiency in use of motor vehicle
• Proficiency in use of department firearm(s)
• Maintain skill in Arrest Control Techniques
• Proficiency with department impact tools and other less lethal munitions as required
• Must possess the physical skill and agility necessary to apprehend, detain and control a suspect
• Must have good verbal communication skills
• Must have good organizational skills and good problem‑solving skills
• Essential knowledge of leadership skills and techniques

Requires a high school diploma; possession of a Utah POST Basic Law Enforcement Officer Certification; and possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate valid Utah driver's license.

Preference will be given to those with three (3) years of administration experience as a Lieutenant rank or higher.

Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, and climb; exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations; must successfully pass the department's physical fitness criteria.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only tasks to be performed by the employee occupying this position. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by his or her supervisor.

It is the policy of the City of Bountiful to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability. Human Resources will provide reasonable accommodation for any applicants during the selection process.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a chemical screen for the presence of alcohol and/or controlled substances and an extensive personal background check which includes a driving record check and a pre‑employment drug test. The testing process includes an assessment center and a psychological test.

Medical Insurance. Benefits begin on the date of hire. Bountiful City offers Select Health and PEHP networks, with the choice of Traditional or High Deductible plans on either network. Bountiful pays 100% of the premium for employees (single coverage), 95% of the premium for two‑party coverage, and 90% of the premium for family coverage.

Dental and Vision coverage is provided by Renaissance. The coverage is optional and paid for by the employee. It is effective on the first day of the month following the date of hire.

Group Term Life insurance coverage of two times the annual salary + $10,000 is provided to the employee, $10,000 for a spouse, and $10,000 per eligible dependent. The premium for this coverage is paid by the City. Additional supplemental life insurance may be purchased by the employee.

Eligible employees may elect to enroll in the FLEX$ program offered by PEHP. Employee contributions are made bi‑weekly through payroll. Funds can be used to pay for eligible medical expenses (up to $3,300 per year for 2025 and may be spent during a grace period of 75 days) and for dependent childcare expenses (up to $5,000 per year) on a pre‑tax basis.

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