# Lateral Police Officer

**Company**: Salt Lake City Police Department
**Location**: Salt Lake City, UT
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: Entry $36.69
2 Year $38.89
4 Year $41.23
6 Year $43.71
8 Year $46.32
10 Year $49.10
12 Year $52.05
**Category**: Security
**Industry**: Government & Public Sector

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## Description

We're seeking well-qualified police officers to join the Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD), serving Utah's capital city. This role offers opportunities for growth and development.

You will be eligible for an incentive:

- A one-time cash bonus of up to $7,000,

- Or a one-time cash bonus of up to $3,500 and 80 hours of front-loaded vacation leave.

Responsibilities and qualifications can be found in detail here: https://www.slcdocs.com/HR/Hire/SLCPD_PoliceOfficer_JobDescription.pdf

**Requirements:**

- At least one year of experience as a Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) with an agency responding to community calls for service.

- Current Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification or a passed Utah POST waiver exam.

**Benefits:**

- Year-for-year credit towards starting pay and vacation accruals based on your experience.

- Full City benefits from day one, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and various discounted supplemental benefits.

- Specialty assignments available, such as SWAT team, bike patrol, intelligence and detective divisions, and training unit.

- All necessary equipment provided, including take-home vehicles, uniforms, handcuffs, and body cams.

- Competitive pay incentives, including merit increases and Career Path incentive pay for a bachelor's degree.

**Salary Range:**

- Entry: $36.69

- 2 Year: $38.89

- 4 Year: $41.23

- 6 Year: $43.71

- 8 Year: $46.32

- 10 Year: $49.10

- 12 Year: $52.05

**Tattoo Policy:**

- Permitted on hands, arms, and legs if not distracting or interfering with duties.

- Prohibited on neck above the collarbone, face, or head, except for cosmetic micro-blading.

**Out-of-State Applicants:**

- Welcome to apply! Information on the waiver process can be found here: https://post.utah.gov/waiverreactivation-process/

## Skills

### Required
- Law Enforcement Experience
- Utah POST Certification

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