Lateral Police Officer

Hurricane City
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Job Announcement

Lateral Police Officer

LEO Certified $29.50 or Dependent on experience (Compensation will be considered based on years of experience up to 10 years)

Job Description:

Hurricane City Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Lateral Police Officer. This position is a full-time position consisting of 40 hours a week, 10-hour shifts, with rotating shifts to include days, evening, and nights. Every other weekend off. Applicants will need to be willing to work Weekends and Holidays. This position is under the direction of the Patrol Sergeant and or their designee.

Police Officers are responsible for enforcing all applicable City, State, and Federal Laws and Ordinances by investigating, citing, and/or arresting violators as appropriate; enforce traffic laws to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow; investigate traffic accidents and other criminal investigations. See our website for more information about the Hurricane Police Department.

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Qualifications:

• Applicants will need to have very good communications skills and have the ability to explain information to citizens in a professional and responsible manner. Hurricane City Police Department is a Community Oriented Policing department.
• Applicants need to have excellent common sense, be teachable and willing to learn.
• They need to be very knowledgeable and able to remember and follow the laws, procedures, and policies governing Police Officers.
• Police Officers are representatives of the Police Department and will be expected to act professionally and present a very professional demeanor while on duty and off. Police Officers will be in uniform and expected to act in a manner that brings trust and loyalty to their assigned position.
• Officers will be required to complete and pass a field training program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently certified as a Law Enforcement Officer through Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) or can become certified in the state of Utah.
• Have a minimum of one year of experience as a Police Officer with a state or local law enforcement agency.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Life, and Vision Insurance. HSA account plan.
• Retirement Benefits through Utah Retirement Systems.
• Vacation acquired annually.
• 96 sick leave hours per year.
• 112 hours of Paid Holiday per year.

Hurricane is an Equal Opportunity Employer.