Job Posting
POLICE OFFICER I, II or III
Tremonton/Garland Police Department
102 S Tremont St.
Tremonton, UT 84337
(435) 257-9500

Job Title: Police Officer I, II or III (Lateral)
Department: Police
Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt (hourly)
Wage: $18.25 – $ 33.68 per hour (Depending on Experience)
Close Date: Open until filled

Position Summary:
Under the supervision of a Patrol Sergeant, performs a variety of working level law enforcement duties; responds to life and property threatening calls such as robbery, burglary, family disturbance, theft, vandalism, arson, etc.; conducts investigation and follow-up investigation on scene and suspects; makes arrests of offenders; writes crime case reports, arrest reports, complaint reports, etc.; appears and testifies in court; performs traffic enforcement and routine patrol; operates breathalyzer and radar equipment; conducts security checks of business and residential establishments; issues tickets to traffic violators; and other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
· Knowledge of: Police Department organization and areas of responsibility, functions of other city agencies, and their relationship with the Police Department; Applicable laws, legal codes, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, ordinances, and departmental standard operating procedures.
· Skilled in: Operation of the applicable tools and equipment; Working under stress and using good judgment in emergency situations.
· Ability to: Work a flexible schedule; Present various options and approaches to problem identification and resolution; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, department heads, employees, officials, and employees of other jurisdictions and the general public; Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making; Analyze situations and adopt a reasonable course of action.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, taste and smell. Employee will also occasionally be required to perform a variety of physically demanding maneuvers and activities while involved in law enforcement and rescue operations, including running, walking, stooping, bending, rolling, crawling, climbing, jumping, lifting, carrying, dragging, and safely operating assigned equipment and vehicles.

Employee must maintain the ability to meet the department weapons testing requirements. Employee must also meet and maintain the ability to meet the department physical fitness requirements. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:
The noise level is usually quiet in office settings and loud at emergency scenes. Work can be under a variety of unfavorable conditions including exposure to gunfire, harsh weather, poor or no lighting, exposure to hazardous chemicals and smoke, extremes in temperatures, all types of weather conditions, electrical hazards, armed and dangerous persons, communicable diseases, etc.

Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications include:
· Graduation from high school or GED
· Must be a US Citizen, at least 21 years of age
· Valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a Utah driver’s license within 14 days of hire
· Preference given to those candidates who possess a Utah certification as a Law Enforcement Officer
· Ability to successfully pass the physical testing, oral interview, background, polygraph, and drug screen. Applicants who do not possess the POST certification will be expected to successfully obtain the Law Enforcement Certification within six months of hire

Testing: TBD

Application Instructions:
Qualified applicants must complete a Tremonton City employment application, available online at www.tremontoncity.gov. Contact Chief Fertig at (435) 257-9553 for questions.