Summary

Under general supervision of a Police Sergeant, provides a range of routine and emergency police services, enforces criminal laws and county and city ordinances.

Pay

As of March 2019 the Sandy City Police Officer position starts at $21.85 and the Auxiliary Officer positions start at $17.25 (plus benefits)

Minimum Requirements

Must pass NP.O.S.T. exam with a score of 80% or better overall
Requires a valid Utah Driver's License; must meet all mandatory certifications annually
A one-year probationary period is a prerequisite to this position.
Knowledge of criminal and traffic laws; rules of proper verbal and written communication; ethical principles; principles of self-defense
Great responsibility for the care, condition, and use of materials, equipment, money, and tools
Great responsibility for decisions that affect the lives and well-being of others
Use of sound judgment when deciding when to take police action and what situations warrant an arrest

Note: Candidates not qualifying during any phase of testing, excluding the psychological test phase, may reapply and test for a position during any new hiring process. Candidates not passing the psychological phase of testing, will not be allowed to retake the psychological test for a minimum two-year time period from the original job posting date.

Entry Level Officers