Lindon City - Police Officer

Job Description

Job Description

LINDON CITY JOB OPENING

Police Officer

(Pay Range 19 - $29.13 to $43.65 / hr, DOQ)

Open until filled.

(First group of applicants will be reviewed on December 29th, 2025)

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.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS :

Applications must include a current resume, a cover letter or writing sample, and a completed Lindon City General Employment Application (available online at https : / / lindoncity.applicantpro.com / jobs / 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.

Job Description :

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.

compliance with statutory provisions and procedure requirements.

equipment; operate a motor vehicle safely.

violations.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Considerable knowledge of :

apprehension, arrest, search and seizure, and rules of evidence.

Ability to :

representatives of outside agencies and businesses.

development, and wellness activities that promote personal growth within the department.

Skilled in :

regulations, and ordinances in a clear and concise manner.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

states must pass the Utah State POST waiver test prior to hire.

standards.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before

groups and over the telephone and / or radio.

individuals in emotionally charged situations.

Lindon City Corporation in 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.

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