What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer I position at Hurricane City?
Hurricane City
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Job Announcement
Police Officer I
Opening Date: January 31st, 2025 Position: Full-Time Police Officer I
Closing Date: February 28,th 2025 at 5:00 p.m. or Lateral Transfer
Starting Pay: $20.74 (pay depends on experience)
Job Description:
Hurricane City Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. This position is a full-time position consisting of 40 hours a week, 10-hour shifts, with rotating shifts to include days, evening, and nights. Every other weekend off. Applicants will need to be willing to work Weekends and Holidays. This position is under the direction of the Patrol Sergeant and or their designee. Police Officers are responsible for enforcing all applicable City, State, and Federal Laws and Ordinances by investigating, citing, and/or arresting violators as appropriate; enforce traffic laws to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow; investigate traffic accidents and other criminal investigations.
Job Related Qualifications:
Applicants will need to have very good communications skills and have the ability to explain information to citizens in a professional and responsible manner. Hurricane City Police Department is a Community Oriented Policing department.
Applicants need to have excellent common sense, be teachable and willing to learn. They need to be very knowledgeable and able to remember and follow the laws, procedures, and policies governing Police Officers.
Police Officers are representatives of the Police Department and will be expected to act professionally and present a very professional demeanor while on duty and off. Police Officers will be in uniform and expected to act in a manner that brings trust and loyalty to their assigned position.
Police Officers will be required to complete and pass a field training program.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must be 21 years of age, have a High School Diploma or GED, and a valid Utah Driver’s License.
Applicants with SFO or LEO Certified will be given priority status.
Applicants will have to complete an application, background check, physical fitness test, written exam, and an oral interview board.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Life, and Vision Insurance. HSA account plan.
- Retirement Benefits through Utah Retirement Systems.
- Vacation acquired annually.
- 96 sick leave hours per year.
- 112 hours of Paid Holiday per year.
To Apply
Submit a completed City of Hurricane Employment Application. Applications can be mailed to 147 N 870 West, Hurricane, Utah 84737 or emailed to Human Resources. Deadline for submittal is November 05, 2024 at 5 p.m.
Applications will need to be thoroughly completed; any incomplete applications will be disqualified. Refer questions to Human Resources at 435-635-2811 Ext. 108. Successful completion of a criminal background investigation and pre- employment drug screening is required.
Hurricane is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make reasonable efforts to provide reasonable accommodation to disabled candidates and reserve the right to reject any and all applications.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.74 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Military leave
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21
