Police Officer III

Job Summary

An applicant who has seven (7) complete years of experience or more is considered eligible as a Police Officer III. Performs a wide variety of law enforcement functions, including but not limited to:

• patrol
• security
• investigations
• criminal gang activity
• crime prevention
• surveillance
• other law enforcement related duties

Utilizes proper skills to ensure the safety and security of people, property, and equipment throughout the University community. Officers work a variety of hours which may require overtime or on‑call assignments.

Service Credit for Lateral Transfers

• 1 year of service credit given per year of prior patrol/investigation experience as a LEO with other law enforcement agencies.
• 1 year of service credit per year of prior task force experience as a LEO.
• 1 year of service credit given per 2 years of prior corrections/SFO/BCO (Basic Corrections Officer) experience as a LEO with Adult Probation and Parole.

A University of Utah Police Officer is considered “topped out” in the HR Compensation approved salary system at 9 completed years of service.

Safety

Safety is a top priority for the University of Utah. The Chief Safety Officer (CSO) for the University is the Director of Public Safety and serves as chief of police services. The CSO is responsible for overseeing the University’s Department of Public Safety, which includes the following operational divisions:
University Police, Campus Security, Health Security, Emergency Management, Emergency Communications, and the central administrative Office of the CSO.

Safety looks and feels different to each person, and the U Department of Public Safety is committed to working with the community to foster a safe environment where all individuals feel empowered and equipped to succeed in their work, education, and other business with the university.

• Respond to emergency and non‑emergency calls, e.g., thefts, accidents, assaults; provide assistance, assess, and remedy the situation as appropriate; file a written report.
• Conduct or assist in criminal, narcotics, traffic, and gang related investigations by applying specialized skills, gathering evidence, and protecting the crime scene.
• Assist the criminal intelligence operation by gathering information from other law enforcement agencies, confidential informants, or the general public to provide substantiated facts.
• Take initial reports/complaints, prepare written reports, and maintain detailed and accurate records for files, follow‑up investigations, and court purposes.
• Perform surveillance in high‑risk or known crime areas to apprehend suspects involved in criminal activity.
• Obtain and serve search/arrest warrants; apprehend suspects; perform warrantless searches and seizures as necessary.
• Interview and interrogate witnesses/suspects to acquire relevant information.
• Prepare cases for the Office of the Attorney General; testify and give evidence in court.
• Participate in the motorist assist program to promote a positive public image.
• Maintain issued equipment and supplies.
• Assist in the classroom and field training of new officers; instruct classes; give presentations to various public groups.
• Use logic and reasoning to independently make critical decisions, and use initiative and common sense in a variety of police functions.
• Officer must safely effect forcible arrest(s), pursue suspects on foot, safely control combatants, respond to emergencies, accept rotating shift and 24 hour on‑call shifts; protect and ensure the safety of University students, staff, faculty and visitors while working extended hours.
• Officer must annually pass a physical fitness assessment as a condition of employment.

• At least 9 years of experience as a Police Officer.
• Certification as a Utah POST LEO (Law Enforcement Officer) prior to hire.
• United States citizen, or United States national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States who has been in the United States legally for the five years immediately before the day on which the application is made and has legal authorization to work in the United States.
• A valid Utah Driver’s License to be obtained upon date of hire.
• Considerable human relation and…