Lateral Police Officer – $4,000 Sign-On Bonus

United States·Cottonwood Heightsmid

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Must be POST LEO Certified Must have a minimum of two years of law enforcement experience Must be in good standing at a current agency (if employed) or have retired within the past 2 years.

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Requirements

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Must be POST LEO Certified
Must have a minimum of two years of law enforcement experience
Must be in good standing at a current agency (if employed) or have retired within the past 2 years.
High school diploma, GED, or an appropriate equivalent.
Must have a valid Utah driver's license or have the ability to obtain one before employment.
Candidates must be at least 21 years of age at the time of application.
Must be able to pass an in-depth background investigation.

If you are an experienced officer seeking a department that values professionalism, community partnership, and officer development, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Cottonwood Heights team.

What We Offer

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The pay range for full-time police officers is $33.54 - $52.01 per hour, depending on experience, education, and certifications. Previous years of experience and certifications will be considered when negotiating pay, at the discretion of the Chief of Police.

✓Full benefits - Medical, dental, vision, accident and life insurance.

✓Life Insurance ($50,000), employer-paid.

✓Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, employer-paid.

✓Retirement in Utah Retirement Systems, employer-contribution.

✓Up to 6.2% 401k match

✓Additional contributions are made to 401k accounts for officers in the Tier II Retirement System.

✓96 hours of Sick Pay, 96 hours of Vacation Pay, and 110 hours of Holiday Pay, per fiscal year

✓Tuition reimbursement ($2,500 annually)

✓Take-home car privileges.

✓ALL necessary uniforms and equipment are provided by the department.

✓Career advancement and growth opportunities - many specialties

Candidates receiving a conditional offer of employment must complete and pass a thorough background check, and medical examination, including a drug screen.

Cottonwood Heights is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

The closing date may be extended by the city, or the application process recommenced, upon the city's determination that the pool of applicants received by the original termination date is unacceptable in terms of quality and/or quantity and that such an extension may increase the pool of qualified applicants to be considered by the city.