Police Officer

Police Officer

Lindon City is seeking qualified applicants to fill openings for the position of Police Officer. Lindon City, Utah (pop. 12,500) is a vibrant, growing community situated along the Wasatch Mountains about 45 minutes south of Salt Lake City. In 2009, 2011, and 2013, Lindon City was ranked by CNN Money Magazine as one of the 100 'Best Places to Live in America' and has been identified by Safewise.com as one of the safest cities in Utah. Lindon has full-time police, fire, and EMS services that operate out of its newer Public Safety Building (opened in February 2017). The Department consists of 16 FT officers, 5 PT reserve officers, 3 administrative staff, and a PT Emergency Planning Coordinator.

Applications must include a current resume, a cover letter or writing sample, and a completed Lindon City General Employment Application (available online or at City offices located at 100 North State Street, Lindon, UT 84042). This position is open until filled. The selection process may include an oral panel, an administrative interview, and a physical fitness evaluation. The fitness evaluation will consist of a 1.5-mile run, 300-meter shuttle run, push-ups, sit-ups, bench press, vertical jump, and / or practical fitness scenario, which includes physical and cognitive abilities. Finalists for the position will be required to pass a comprehensive background investigation, as well as complete polygraph, psychological, drug, and medical examinations.

TITLE : Police Officer

DEPARTMENT : Police Department

STATUS : Regular Full-Time

FLSA CODE : Non-Exempt

PAY : $29.13 to $43.65 / hr (pay range 19) depending on qualifications (years of experience, education, military service, specialty training). An additional one-time yearly merit pay bonus is currently available if topped out in the pay scale.

NATURE OF THE WORK Members of the Lindon Police Department conduct peace officer duties at the full-performance level, including the promotion of community safety and equitable law enforcement within the City. The position of Police Officer is subordinate to the Chief of Police and other ranking officers within the department. Officers are responsible for the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Work is performed in accordance with department policy and procedure as well as state statute.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism, including the ability to work as a team, to lead, and be directed.
• Respond promptly and professionally to calls for service.
• Prepare various reports, records, memoranda, and other necessary records to ensure compliance with statutory provisions and procedure requirements.
• Make public presentations on crime prevention, safety, and emergency preparedness.
• Ability to operate firearms and other modern police equipment; operate modern office equipment; operate a motor vehicle safely.
• Testify and present verbal and physical evidence in court regarding criminal and traffic violations.
• Attends training provided by the department for career development.
• Coordinate activities with other divisions, departments, and jurisdictions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Lindon City Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lindon City will not base its hiring decisions on non-meritorious factors such as race, color, national origin, sex, religion. Lindon City will not refuse to hire an individual who is disabled who is capable of performing the essential requirements of the position with reasonable accommodations when they do not create undue hardship.

Hiring is conditioned upon submission to and successfully passing a drug screen and background check.