Entry Level Police Officer
Salt Lake City CorporationSalt Lake City, Utah, United States
Posted January 21, 2026
36.69 - 52.05 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Salt Lake City Corporation, governed by a full-time mayor and part-time city council, is Utah's capital city and premier public employer with over 3,500 employees. Salt Lake City is the economic and cultural hub of the State of Utah and the Intermountain West. Salt Lake City is home to approximately 200,000 residents, with 1.1 million people living in the greater metropolitan area. With one of the strongest economies in the nation, a family friendly atmosphere, access to outdoor recreation, and a cosmopolitan arts and cultural scene, Salt Lake City truly is a place where mind, body, and spirit can thrive.
Job Description
Incumbents perform duties that consist primarily of actively preventing or detecting crime, providing security, community protection, and enforcement of criminal statutes or ordinances. Responds to situations involving threats to public safety and makes emergency decisions affecting the lives and health of others.
Requirements
- Have a high school diploma
- Be 21 years of age by the time you’re certified as a law enforcement officer
- Be either a U.S. Citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States with five years of legal U.S. residency
- Have NPOST results with a score of 70% or higher in each of the four categories
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Discounted supplemental benefits
- Paid training