Entry Level Police Officer

Job description

Position Title: Entry Level Police Officer Job Description: Incumbents perform duties that consist primarily of actively preventing or detecting crime, providing security, community protection, and enforcement of criminal statutes or ordinances. Responds to situations involving threats to public safety and makes emergency decisions affecting the lives and health of others, including in circumstances and at times when personal life or personal safety may be at risk. Anticipated Police Academy Start: January 2027 To qualify, you must: Have a high school diploma, Be 21 years of age by the time you’re certified as a law enforcement officer, Be either a U.S. Citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States with five years of legal U.S. residency, and Have NPOST results with a score of 70% or higher in each of the four categories. You do not need to have your NPOST scores to apply . Your NPOST scores (or proof that you have taken the NPOST and are awaiting results) will be collected at the time of the physical agility test. Applicants who attach non-passing scores will be automatically disqualified. You can find testing locations and information here: http://www.slcdocs.com/HR...