About this role
POLICE OFFICER
Police Officer I: $31.10–$31.72 per hour
Police Officer II: $34.09–$36.17 per hour
Corporal / Police Officer III: $40.43–$50.26 per hour
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The Tooele City Police Department is seeking experienced lateral transfer officers, certifiable officers, or current POST cadets to fill an opening and to create a roster for future openings with the department.
We know you have options in today's competitive labor market. Here's why joining us is a great choice:
- Strong support for law enforcement-from the Mayor on down.
- Excellent equipment and training.
- A modern, purpose-built police facility designed with safety and functionality in mind. Located at 50 N. Garden Street, our HR team proudly calls it "Tooele Five-O."
- Competitive pay, including year-for-year lateral credit for prior sworn LEO experience.
- A transparent Salary Schedule available on the City's website, with HR ready to provide pay estimates.
- Robust retirement benefits, with the City covering a significant share of costs, which is often paid out-of-pocket elsewhere.
- A student loan repayment program for college or POST-related debt.
- Recognized by Forbes as one of America's top ten "Friendliest Cities," and highlighted by AARP's Livability Index for inclusivity and opportunity.
- Most importantly: exceptional people. Our officers will tell you-there's something truly special about the team here.
Our 45 police officers serve a community of 41,000 residents and responded to roughly 17,000 calls last year, making us a very busy department.
Our organization is committed to integrity and ethical conduct. We value the camaraderie and trust among officers, support a healthy balance between work and family, and maintain a culture that prioritizes officer safety. Our police officers are well trained, well equipped and dedicated to addressing crime while honoring the Constitutional rights of all community members.
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Position will remain open until filled. Apply now for first consideration!
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DISCLAIMER - Tooele City is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Positions deemed safety-sensitive and/or that require a CDL are subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug/alcohol testing during employment. Background checks , including criminal history checks, are required for applicants age 18 and older. Criminal history records are not an automatic disqualification from employment with Tooele City. Our general background policies & procedures can be found on our website at : WWW.TOOELECITY.GOV click on City Departments, Human Resources, Personnel Policies and Procedures, Hiring and Job Assignments. To be employed in a position that requires driving , you must possess and maintain a valid Utah State Driver License (or obtain prior to hire), 12 months experience driving (not including time for learner's permit), and have a driving record acceptable for Tooele City's insurance and risk management standards. Tooele City is an equal opportunity employer . Applicants needing an accommodation in the application or selection process may contact the HR office. Tooele City participates in the E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees after an offer of employment has been accepted. For more information on E-Verify, please visit DHS.GOV/E-VERIFY.