Description
We are seeking a Police Officer Lateral to join the Provo Police Department. As a lateral transfer, you will have the opportunity to build your police career in a destination department where you feel appreciated and supported.
Compensation: The Lateral Transfer Hiring Range is $33.21 - $54.26 per hour. Police Officers receive a full career series pay range of $31.61 - $54.26 per hour. Lateral appointees also receive a $5,000 signing bonus.
Benefits: Provo City offers competitive pay, paid 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.
Main Duties:
- Enforce State of Utah, Provo City, and Utah County laws
- Respond to life-threatening and property-threatening calls, emergencies, and alarms
- Gather and organize intelligence
- Arrest suspects using proper methods
- Secure crime scenes
- Investigate complaints, traffic accidents, and crimes
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Law Enforcement Officer Certificate by Utah State Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)
- United States citizenship or lawful permanent residency
- Valid Driver License
Selection Process:
- Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be screened and invited to take the Provo City Police Officer Lateral Transfer Exam
- Applicants who score at least 80% on the exam will be advanced to a Command Staff interview
- Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a background investigation, drug screening, psychological examination, polygraph, and meeting minimum physical standards