GENERAL PURPOSE

Provide professional police services through engaged community partnerships consistent with the values of Ephraim City by performing a variety of law enforcement duties related to enforcing the laws, maintaining the peace, along with serving and protecting the citizens of Ephraim.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•LEO certified

•Valid Utah Class D Driver License

•Successful completion of examination process which may include a written examination, physical examination, background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological examination and evaluation, drug screen, and oral interviews.

•Subject to 24-hour call-out

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

•General 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 rules of evidence.

•Skill in the use of firearms, the operation of police vehicles and other specialized equipment including breathalyzers, radar units, police batons and restraining devices; basic CPR, First Aid and emergency response driving.

•Ability to qualify with department issued weapons as required.

•Ability to operate a personal computer and Microsoft products.

•Ability to react effectively in emergency, life and death, and stress situations; exhibit imagination, initiative and problem-solving capability in coping with a variety of law enforcement situations; follow standard safety practices and procedures common to law enforcement work; perform work requiring good physical condition; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.

Special Notes:

PRIOR LAW ENFORCMENT EXPERIENCE IS PREFERED. MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO WITHIN 20 MILES OF THE EPHRAIM CITY LIMITS

APPLICANTS MUST BE LEO CERTIFIED AT THE DATE OF HIRE. SALARY INCREASES 1.5% FOR EVERY YEAR OF LEO QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE!

At the time of hire, a new full-time officer shall receive service credit for all LEO qualifying experience at the rate of one to one, rounded to the nearest whole year. Salary increases 1.5% for every year of LEO qualifying experience.