Police Officer

CEDAR CITY CORPORATION is seeking certified and non-certified law enforcement officers. This position will close September 2, 2026. Interviews will be held September 9, 2026.

Under general supervision, performs professional duties in enforcing federal, state and local laws to preserve the peace, and protect the rights and property of all people. Performs related responsibilities as required. See full job descriptions for details.

• Must be a United States Citizen or a legal permanent resident continuously for the past five years.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Must possess a valid Utah Driver License.
• Must have no felony or domestic violence convictions.
• Must pass and maintain department physical fitness standards.

The starting wage with no experience is $29.14/hour or $60,617/annually. We also give wage credit for experience up to ten years. The City participates in the Utah Retirement System and currently provides health, dental, vision and life insurance.

• Insurance premiums paid 100% by Cedar City.
• Contributions to a Health Savings Account.
• All equipment and uniforms, including dry cleaning, are provided.
• Take home cars for employee's who live within 25 miles of the Cedar City Police Department.
• Free access to city swimming pool, golf course and open horse-riding pass at the Cross Hollow Event Center for employee and dependent family members.
• Twelve paid Holidays per year.
• vacation & sick leave given upon hire
• Compensatory time can be accrued
• Shift differential pay
• Overtime available for hours worked over 80 in a 14-day pay period.
• Free Police Gym membership for self /spouse/children age 12-18.
• Educational Assistance Opportunities.
• Employee assistance program (Counseling)
• 80 hours annual military leave

• Patrol
• K-9
• Mountain Bike Patrol
• Motor Officer
• School Resource Officer
• Detective
• Drug Task Force
• S.W.A.T.
• Firearms Instructor
• Defensive Tactics Instructor
• Emergency Vehicle Operation Instructor
• Physical Fitness Instructor
• Taser Instructor
• Less Lethal Instructor
• Field Training Officer Crisis Intervention Team
• Crisis Negotiations

For additional information call Human Resources at .

Cedar city promotes a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent on successfully passing a drug test.