What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry-level Police Officer Testing - March 31, 2025 position at Provo City?
Position Title :
Entry-level Police Officer Testing - March 31, 2025
Job Posting Closing Date :
03 / 23
- The Provo City Police Department regularly conducts entry-level police officer testing. Applications are assessed in the order received for any testing underway at that time. Applicants must successfully pass all 3 stages of the testing process to be placed on the eligibility list from which appointments are made.
- BEFORE APPLYING, PLEASE REFER TO UTAH PEACE OFFICE STANDARDS AND TRAINING (POST) REQUIREMENTS HERE TO ENSURE YOU WILL NOT BE DISQUALIFIED FROM THE PROCESS. WITH QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT MAY OR MAY NOT DISQUALIFY YOU, PLEASE CONTACT UTAH POST AT 801-256-2313.
What is the selection process?
Applicants will be reviewed in the order they are submitted. All applications must be submitted by March 24, 2025 , at which point candidates will be contacted to schedule a testing time for March 31, 2025. Provo's testing process consists of a physical fitness test (PT), a written exam, and an oral interview. If selected for hire, applicant will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check prior to appointment. Non-disclosure will result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.
Physical Fitness Test : Provo's PT test matches the Utah POST entrance requirements, shown below. If you have passed this test in the last 3 months, you may email a certified copy of your scores to recruit@provo.org. If not, you will be contacted to register for Provo's upcoming PT.
Date : March 31, 2025
Time : Starting at 7 : 30 a.m. (actual time will be emailed to you)
Written Exam : Provo currently uses the National Police Officer Selection Test (NPOST). If you have passed the NPOST in the last 6 months, and wish to be excused from it, you may email a certified copy of your scores to recruit@provo.org. If not, you will be scheduled to sit for Provo's next sponsored written exam.
Date : March 31, 2024
Time : 1 : 00 p.m.
Oral Interview : All eligible candidates will be invited to participate in Provo's in-person, structured oral interview. No remote interviews are allowed at this time.
Typically held in the days following the Physical and Written Exams.
Candidates who successfully complete all parts of the testing process will be placed on the hiring eligibility list. Those who rank high enough will be contacted for an interview with the Command Staff and / or Chief of Police.
NOTE : Candidates who have served on active duty in any branch of the United States Military for at least 6 months can submit their form DD-214 to recruit@provo.org to receive preference points in the testing process.
JOB DETAILS :
What is the compensation? Starting at (G28) $28.78 per hour.
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Provo City offers competitive pay; paid leaves, including vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, and parental leaves; generous employer-paid health insurance; retirement and pension plans; free use of the Provo Recreation Center, Peaks Ice Arena, and City Library; and regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive with the local market. Provo City does not contribute to Social Security for sworn officers.
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What are the minimum qualifications?
Why Provo City?
Provo City has a vision for continued prosperity based on citizen priorities. To deliver on those priorities, the Administration developed a brand promise to embody the high standards of the community identified as the Provo Pillars : Welcoming, Safe and Sound, Economically Vibrant, and Forward Looking .
Together we are building a strong foundation for a community that is honored both nationally and locally. Provo is consistently recognized nationally for its outstanding quality of life, well-being, and as a beautiful place to live .
Visit provo.org to learn more!
Full Time / Part Time :
Full time
Position Type : Regular
Scheduled Hours :
Salary : $28 - $29
