Reserve Police Officer

Position Title

Reserve Police Officer

*** This is an open file recruitment. Applicants will be reviewed in the order they are received for any positions available at the time. Applications will remain on file for at least 60 days.***

Pay Rate: $30 per hour (Payment will be made by direct deposit.)

Benefits: a) Part‑time employees are eligible to contribute to individual retirement savings plans (401k, 457, Roth IRA, Traditional IRA); b) free admission to the Provo Recreation Center, Peaks Ice Arena Public Skating, and Provo Shooting Sports Park; c) a free Provo City Library Card; d) a 25% discount on Provo Recreation Center memberships; e) discounts from various local and national vendors.

• Enforce all laws of the State of Utah and/or the City of Provo and Utah County.
• Patrol assigned areas to discover, control, and/or prevent violations of the law.
• Respond to calls, emergencies, and alarms.
• Deliver emergency messages.
• Mediate civil complaints.
• Gather intelligence.
• Serve warrants and subpoenas.
• Educate the public in prevention of all crimes.
• Actively seek out and detect all criminal activity.
• Investigate complaints, traffic accidents, and crimes by interviewing complainants, suspects, witnesses and victims.
• Subdue, overcome, and control persons by using reasonable force.
• Maintain security of and escort prisoners from crime scenes to jail, court, or other assigned areas.
• Handle inquiries or complaints.
• Render first aid when necessary.
• Assist the public, control crowds, and intervene in crises.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Requires a POST Category I certification.
• Two years of experience as a police officer.
• A valid, lawful driver license.
• Cannot be on probation with another agency.
• Applicants must be currently employed as a full‑time police officer.

This is an open file posting. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted for any positions available at the time and remain on file for a minimum of 60 days. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed above to be eligible for consideration.

Upon selection, candidates must successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Non‑disclosure may result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.

Provo City’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Plan Utilization Report is available on the City Human Resources page or at the Provo Human Resources office.

Full Time/Part Time:
Part time

Position Type:
On-Call/Reserve

Scheduled

Hours:

10