Police Officer III

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Open Date 06/01/2026

Requisition Number PRN
45214B Job Title Police Officer III Working Title Police Officer III Career Progression Track E Track Level FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary

Rotating: 27/7 rotating shifts, holidays and weekends

VP Area President Department 00471 - Public Safety Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $45.29 - $50.93 Close Date 09/01/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

An applicant who has seven (7) complete years of experience or more are 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, and 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.

UUPD will recognize years of service for lateral transfers in the following manner:

* 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 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.

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Responsibilities

1. Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls, i.e., thefts, accidents, assaults. Gives

assistance, assesses, and remedies the situation as appropriate; files a written report.

2. Conducts or assists in criminal, narcotics, traffic, and gang related investigations by applying

specialized skills, gathering evidence, and protecting the crime scene.

3. Assists the criminal intelligence operation by gathering information from other law enforcement

agencies, confidential informants, or the general public to provide substantiated facts.

4. Takes initial reports/complaints, prepares written reports, and maintains detailed and accurate

records for files, follow-up investigations, and court purposes.

5. Performs surveillance in high risk or known crime areas in order to apprehend suspects involved

in criminal activity.

6. Obtains and serves search/arrest warrants as well as apprehends suspects; performs warrantless searches and seizures as necessary.

7. Interviews and interrogates witnesses/suspects to acquire relevant information.

8. Prepares cases for the Office of the Attorney General; testifies and gives evidence in court.

9. Participates in the motorist assist program to promote a positive public image, i.e., helping people who are locked out of their cars, have dead car batteries, flat tires, etc.

10. Maintains issued equipment and supplies.

11. Assists in the classroom and field training of new officers; instructs classes; gives presentations to various public groups.

12. Uses logic and reasoning to independently make critical decisions, and uses initiative and common sense in a variety of police functions.

13. Officers must safely effect forcible arrest(s), pursue suspects on foot, safely control combatant(s), respond to emergencies, accept rotating shift and 24 hour on-call shifts, protecting and ensuring the safety of University students, staff, faculty and visitors while working extended hours in demanding and stressful environments. Therefore, Officers must annually pass a physical fitness assessment as a condition of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

* At least 9 years experience as a Police Officer

* Certification as a Utah Post LEO (Law Enforcement Officer) prior to hire.

* United States citizen;

* 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…