Police Officer II

Job Summary

An applicant who has four (4) complete years of experience, up to six (6) completed years of service are considered eligible as a Police Officer II. Performs a wide variety of law enforcement functions, including but not limited to: patrol, security, investigations, criminal gang activity, crime prevention, surveillance, and other law enforcement related duties. Utilizes proper skills to ensure the safety and security of people, property, and equipment throughout the University community. Officers work a variety of hours which may require overtime or on-call assignments.

UUPD will recognize years of service for lateral transfers in the following manner: 1 year of service credit given per year of prior patrol/investigation experience as a LEO with other law enforcement agencies. 1 year of service credit per year of prior task force experience as a LEO. 1 year of service credit given per 2 years of prior corrections/SFO/BCO (Basic Corrections Officer) experience as a LEO with Adult Probation and Parole.

A University of Utah Police Officer is considered “topped out” in the HR Compensation approved salary system at 9 completed years of service.

Responsibilities

1. Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls, i.e., thefts, accidents, assaults. Gives assistance, assesses, and remedies the situation as appropriate; files a written report.
2. Conducts or assists in criminal, narcotics, traffic, and gang related investigations by applying specialized skills, gathering evidence, and protecting the crime scene.
3. Assists the criminal intelligence operation by gathering information from other law enforcement agencies, confidential informants, or the general public to provide substantiated facts.
4. Takes initial reports/complaints, prepares written reports, and maintains detailed and accurate records for files, follow-up investigations, and court purposes.
5. Performs surveillance in high risk or known crime areas in order to apprehend suspects involved in criminal activity.
6. Obtains and serves search/arrest warrants as well as apprehends suspects; performs warrantless searches and seizures as necessary.
7. Interviews and interrogates witnesses/suspects to acquire relevant information.
8. Prepares cases for the Office of the Attorney General; testifies and gives evidence in court.
9. Participates in the motorist assist program to promote a positive public image, i.e., helping people who are locked out of their cars, have dead car batteries, flat tires, etc.
10. Maintains issued equipment and supplies.
11. Assists in the classroom and field training of new officers; instructs classes; gives presentations to various public groups.
12. Officer may be asked to participate in COP (Community Oriented Policing) events when necessary.
13. Uses logic and reasoning to independently make critical decisions, and uses initiative and common sense in a variety of police functions.
14. Officers must safely effect arrest(s), pursue suspects on foot, safely control combatant(s), respond to emergencies, accept rotating shift and 24-hour-on-call shifts, protecting and ensuring safety of University students, staff, faculty, and visitors while working extended hours in demanding and stressful environments.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience as a Police Officer
• Certification as a Utah Post LEO (Law Enforcement Officer) prior to hire.
• United States citizen; United States national; or Lawful permanent resident of the United States who: Has been in the United States legally for the five years immediately before the day on which the application is made; and Has legal authorization to work in the United States
• A valid Utah Driver's License to be obtained upon date of hire.
• Considerable human relation and communication skills
• Qualified applicants must successfully complete the department approved physical fitness test, a thorough background investigation, and must be willing to submit to a drug screening test
• Bachelor's degree in Criminology, Police Science, or a related area is preferred or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).