Certified Police Officer

Job overview

The Certified Police Officer role is onsite in Salt Lake City, UT, with hourly pay of $33.54–$52.01, negotiable based on experience, education, and certifications. The position is with the City of Cottonwood Heights Police Department, serving a community near the Wasatch Mountains. Under a department sergeant’s direction, the officer performs law-enforcement duties including patrol, investigations, traffic enforcement, and community engagement. The role responds to calls involving life, safety, and property, investigates incidents, prepares reports, and supports positive community relations.

What you'll do

• Respond to calls for service involving life, safety, and property
• conduct preliminary investigations, gather evidence, interview witnesses, and make arrests
• prepare reports, case files, arrest records, and citations
• perform patrols and traffic enforcement using radar and Intoxilyzer equipment
• assist the public
• and promote positive community relations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

certified police officer

salt lake city ut

city of cottonwood heights

police department

law enforcement

patrol

investigations

traffic enforcement

community engagement

$33.54–$52.01/hr

utah post certification

shift differential

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• city-paid short- and long-term disability
• city-paid Utah Retirement System contributions
• up to 6.2% 401(k) match
• vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• tuition reimbursement after one year
• recreation center membership
• take-home vehicle privileges within a 20-mile radius
• and uniforms and equipment.

Why this role

Applicants must hold Utah POST Law Enforcement Officer certification in good standing or be certifiable within three months of employment. The posting lists 2% swing-shift and 5% graveyard-shift differentials.

About the employer

City of Cottonwood Heights, UT is hiring for this role. Industry: Police Protection. Sector: 92.