About the Police Officer Position

The police officer position has a salary range of $46,363 to $73,320 per year and includes benefits such as:

Health and Dental Insurance: The City pays 100% of the premiums.
Life Insurance: Group term life insurance is provided for all regular employees. The amount of coverage varies from $25,000 to $50,000 depending on job classification.
Paid Time Off: Officers receive 174 hours per year during year 1 to 5 increasing to 216 per year during years 6 to 10 and 260 hours per year after 11 or more years.
Holidays: Officers receive 11 paid holidays.
Long Term Disability Insurance: Coverage is available for employees. The amount of benefit is 66 2/3% of salary.

Wellness Program

The City offers a wellness program to help employees gain knowledge, skills, and motivation to improve the quality of their lives and well-being. Employees have access to a cardio and weight room at City Hall and receive a free family membership to the Alta Canyon Sports Center and discounted golf passes to River Oaks Golf Course. Other benefits include health screenings, flu shots and partial reimbursements for gym membership fees, sporting and fitness program costs, and weight loss program sign-up fees.

Employee Assistance Program

A counseling and consultation service is provided to help employees and eligible family members with a wide range of personal issues.

Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts

Available to help employees save taxes on medical expenses and dependent care expenses.

Tuition Assistance Program

Full-time employees may receive tuition assistance for approved work-related courses. Repayment of up to $1,500 per year tuition reimbursement.

Retirement

Sandy City contributes into the Utah State Retirement System and into a 401(k) account for employees. Employees may also choose to participate in a 457, Roth IRA or Roth 401(k).

Take Home Car

Your assigned car may be taken home if you reside in Salt Lake County or within 35 miles of Sandy City Hall.

Pay Scale & Benefits