Police Officer Job at Riverdale City, Utah

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  • Riverdale City
  • Utah

Job Description

Salary Range: $28.96 - $47.99

Opening Date: July 1, 2025

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Interested candidates must complete and submit a Riverdale City application. This job posting will be open until all vacant positions are filled. Once a qualifying application is received, arrangements will be made to begin the testing process. There will not be a group testing date. Starting salary will be based on years of service and qualifications on a 1 for 1 basis. POST graduation required. For applications, please visit our website at and click on employment.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of working level, technical law enforcement duties related to enforcing the laws, maintaining the peace, and protecting the citizens of Riverdale. Performs in investigations, patrol or traffic units as may be assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Assistant Chief or Sergeant.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May provide close to general supervision to less experienced officers while in training or on a case-by-case basis. Functions as the Officer in Charge (OIC) in the absence of a higher ranking officer or by assignment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs a variety of advanced level law enforcement duties.

Responds to life and property threatening calls such as robbery, burglary, family disturbance, theft, vandalism, arson, riot, etc.

Conducts investigation and follow-up investigation on scene and post incident; makes arrests of offenders.

Writes crime case reports, arrest reports, complaint reports, etc.

Appears and testifies in court.

Routine patrol of residential neighborhoods and businesses.

Operates the breathalyzer and radar equipment.

Conducts security checks of business and residential establishments.

Performs traffic related functions; i.e. enforcement and investigation of accidents.

Functions may be performed in uniform or investigation divisions.

Regular and predictable attendance.

Other functions may be assigned by letter of appointment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education and Experience:

A. Graduation from high school or equivalent GED.

B. Successful completion of Utah Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Academy.

C. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

2. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Some knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques and equipment; applicable Federal, State, County and City laws and ordinances and departmental rules and regulations; hazardous waste classifications and emergency procedures related to control, containment, and confinement, investigative procedures and practices; legal liabilities associated with arrest and law enforcement; court room procedures and laws of evidence.

Skill in the use of firearms, the operation of police vehicles and other specialized equipment including intoxilyzers, radar (laser) units, restraint devices and less than lethal devices.

3. Special Qualifications:

Must be clear of prior felony criminal convictions; misdemeanor convictions will be dealt with case-by-case.

Must possess a valid Utah Driver’s License.

Must maintain firearm proficiency.

Must maintain POST certification.

Must meet department specified physical fitness requirements.

4. Work Environment:

Many functions of the work pose high degrees of hazard uncertainty. Work is subject to all seasonal and weather extremes. Physical readiness essential to effective job performance. Various levels of mental application required. Continuous use of motor skills. Risk of exposure to biohazards and blood borne pathogens. Work requires twenty four hours, seven day a week coverage, including holidays.

Veteran's Preference Points: Applicants MUST submit a copy of their DD-214 with their application and before the closing date in order to receive veteran's points. This is for initial appointments only.

Riverdale City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants

selected for employment with the city shall be required to take a

drug and alcohol test with negative results and a background check

as a pre-condition of employment.

FLSA AND AT-WILL STATUS

This position is non-appointed and is entitled to protections of Utah Code 10-3-1105. As such, the Police Officer shall be entitled to due process appeal authority as set forth in Utah Code 10-3-1106.

The Police Officer position is a non-exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

This job description describes the general nature, and type of work performed by the employee(s) assigned to this job. The duties listed are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of the position. The job description is not intended to and does not imply or create an employment, compensation, or contract right to any person or persons. The City reserves the right to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this job description at any time.

Job Tags

Contract work, Seasonal work,

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