Lateral Police Officer

Overview

We're looking for well-qualified police officers who want to work for Utah's capital city. Continue your career with Salt Lake City Police Department and discover opportunities for growth and development.

Lateral Police Officer

We're looking for well-qualified police officers who want to work for Utah's capital city. Continue your career with Salt Lake City Police Department and discover opportunities for growth and development.

• At least one full year of experience working in a Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) capacity for an agency whose primary responsibility is responding to calls for service in the community.
• A current Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certificate as a Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) or successfully passed the Utah POST waiver exam (if you are an out-of-state candidate).

NOTE FOR APPLICANTS REGARDING SLCPD TATTOO POLICY

Employees are not permitted to display tattoos that are located on the neck above the collarbone, the face, head or hands. Exceptions to this include cosmetic micro-blading tattoos and a single tattoo on the left ring finger may be allowed. The tattoo, if allowed, will only be in the area of the finger where a normal wedding style ring would be placed.

A full list of typical duties and qualifications can be found here:

Opportunities are limited; this position may be closed at any time without notice. Apply today to avoid missing this opportunity!

Ready for the change? Select the Apply button above and submit your application with your resume and Utah POST certificate (or equivalent) attached. We ll review your application and reach out with the next step.

We welcome all out-of-state police officers!

Applying from out-of-state? No problem! Here s some information to get the ball rolling:

• You don t have to start the waiver process (or "challenge" POST) before applying to SLCPD. Feel free to submit your application at any time!
• The POST waiver process consists of (1) a successful POST application, (2) a knowledge-based exam, and (3) a physical fitness test. The exam and the physical fitness test are held once a month in Sandy, Utah. Find out more information about the waiver here: /
• We can help consolidate your trips to Utah! If you submit your application to us and complete your background packet before completing the waiver process, we ll work with you to get your in-person background components done while you re in Utah for the waiver testing.
• Coordinate directly with Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training at  to complete the Utah Waiver Process. Questions about your SLCPD application can be directed to Taylor Saunders, HR Recruiter, at  or by email nders.

• Get year-for-year credit towards your starting pay and vacation accruals. We value your experience; all of your qualifying experience is credited towards your pay rate, so you don t have to start over. If you have four years of qualifying experience, you ll start at our four-year rate!
• Receive full City benefits starting day one. That includes health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a variety of discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services. Read more about our benefits here: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• We have specialty assignments galore. Whether you prefer to have boots on the ground with our SWAT team or bike patrol, behind-the-scenes work with intelligence and detective divisions, or training our next generation of officers with our training unit, there s something for everyone.
• All your equipment is provided for you. Take-home vehicles, uniforms, handcuffs, and body cams are included and paid for by the department.
• Enjoy competitive pay incentives, merit increases, Career Path incentive pay for your bachelor s degree, and overtime opportunities.

• Entry: $36.69
• 2 Year: $38.89
• 4 Year: $41.23
• 6 Year: $43.71
• 8 Year: $46.32
• 10 Year: $49.10
• 12 Year: $52.05

Disqualifying conditions and legal requirements can be found here:  and here:…