Job Description

SANDYCITY

APPROVED POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

II. Summary Statement of Overall Purpose/Goal of Position:

Under general supervision of a Police Sergeant and/or Police Officer, provides for the protection of life and property, prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals and the general enforcement of laws and ordinances.

III. Essential Duties:

• Communicate and work effectively with merchants, businesses, and citizens in solving problems within the community.
• Gather information through observation and public interaction. Articulate the information through written reports.
• Enforce local and state laws.
• Respond to telephone and walk-in complaints/calls for service under the direction of a Police Officer.
• Prepares clear, accurate and complete reports pursuant to Department policy on all activities engaged in.
• Provide for protection and security of citizens through the application of arrest control techniques to include the use of lethal and less-lethal weapons within departmental policy and training.
• Assist in the investigation of criminal activity and incidents which are civil in nature.
• Effectively employ arrest control techniques to include the use of lethal and less-lethal weapons within departmental policy and training.
• Successfully interact with, and when necessary, control persons experiencing emotional, psychological, or other disorders in a manner prescribed by Departmental policy and training.
• Serve as a Court Bailiff.
• Search the interior of the courtroom, judicial chambers, jury room, restrooms, and other restricted areas each morning prior to the arrival of any other court participants. Conduct similar searches following any recesses to ensure the rooms are clear of weapons, explosives, or contraband.
• Observe all persons entering the courthouse, and their movement and activities while in the courthouse.
• Respond as initialofficer to calls for service at City Hall and Justice Court building.
• Administers first aid, including CPR, to sick and injured persons.
• IV. Marginal Duties:
• Appears and testifies in court and similar proceedings when necessary.
• Safely and effectively operate a police vehicle according to departmental policy and training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

V. Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Certifications/Licenses: Must obtain/possess and maintain Utah SFO and/or LEO P.O.S.T. certification; governed by Utah Code Ann. § 53-6-203. Utah SFO and/or LEO P.O.S.T. certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire. Possess and maintain a valid Utah Driver’s License. Attend mandatory training and qualify annually in specified disciplines and obtain certifications as required by department policy.

Probationary Period: A one-year probationary period when SFO/LEO POST certified at time of hire or a probationary period extending one-year following SFO/LEO POST certification is a pre-requisite to this position.

Knowledge of: Criminal and traffic laws; City and Department policies; rules of proper verbal and written communication; ethical principles; principles of self-defense.

Responsibility for: Great responsibility for the care, condition and use of materials, equipment, money and tools; great responsibility for decisions that affect the lives and well-being of others; use of sound judgement when deciding when to take police action and what situations warrant an arrest.

Communication Skills: Ability to effectively counsel, persuade and inform others regarding city operations, policies and needs, under close scrutiny of the public, press, political interests, courts and other agencies of government; respond impromptu, examine witnesses effectively often under hostile and stressful circumstances; relate positively and professionally with legal counsel, judicial, administrative and legislative officials, press representatives, co-workers and members of the general public; exhibit patience and empathy with persons holding hostile or opposing views; maintain professional confidences; constructively and creatively solve problems and resolve disputes; represent the City with decorum in a manner which promotes public confidence in the City, its officials and employees.

Tool, Machine, Equipment Operation: Regular use of a hand-held walkie talkie, a police vehicle, computer, word processing software, calculator, copy machine, firearms, and less-lethal weapons. Ability to type 30 words a minute.

Analytical Ability: Great initiative and ingenuity is necessary; constant alertness to react to unexpected situations; collect and rapidly assimilate facts; organize, analyze and retain familiarity with large numbers of complex court cases; research effectively and require and retain familiarity with sophisticated and rapidly changing principles of law and apply principles to complex factual situations; concentrate and function effectively and independently under heavy workload demands in matters of serious financial or practical consequence or involving the welfare of lives and property.

VI. Working Conditions:

Physical Demands: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability to work in a law enforcement setting and an office setting; restrain or subdue individuals; walk, stand, sit, or run for prolonged periods of time; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; occasionally climb and balance; regularly push, pull, lift, and/or carry light to moderate weights; frequently lift and/or move moderate to heavy weights; occasionally lift and/or move heavy weights up to 150 pounds; operate office equipment including use of computer keyboard; requires a sense of touch, finger dexterity, and gripping with hands and fingers; ability to speak and hear to exchange information; ability to operate a vehicle to travel to various locations; ability to operate and use specialized law enforcement tools and equipment including firearms and handcuffs.

Working Conditions: Great pressure and fatigue exist during a normal workday due to moderate exposure to stressful situations, overtime, deadlines and contact with the public. Frequent exposure to unpleasant or hazardous conditions caused by the handling of dangerous situations. The noise level is usually moderate. Work assignments are broad and performed with little or no supervision or checking; work procedures are established, refer only unusual cases to supervisor; must work in all weather conditions as well as all types of environmental and physical hazards. Position includes rotating shift work, including days, graveyard, weekends and holidays; and may be required to travel outside City boundaries to attend training, meetings and perform law enforcement duties.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. The approved class specifications are not intended to and do not infer or create any employment, compensation or contract rights to any person or persons. This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position. Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online at https://jobs.citysuitehr.com/sandycity. If you don’t have access to a computer you can visit Sandy City Human Resources office to apply at 10000 Centennial Parkway (10000 S. 170 W) Sandy Utah. Sandy City will provide reasonable accommodations for any applicant during the examination and selection process. If you have special needs or questions, please call 801-568-7151. Sandy City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, protected veteran’s status or other classes protected by applicable federal, state and local employment law. Sandy City is a drugfree workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Must pass drug test before hire. If the position is a step position, it may be filled at a lower level.

Note: Candidates not qualifying during any phase of testing, excluding the psychological test phase, may reapply and test for a position during any new hiring process. Candidates not passing the psychological phase of testing will not be allowed to retake the psychological test for a minimum two year time period from the original job posting date.

Company Description

Sandy City is located in beautiful Salt Lake County, Utah. Our walkable and transit-oriented city center called "The Cairns" connects mountain adventure with an active urban lifestyle. With a bustling city arts and entertainment scene, world-class mountain skiing and summer recreation, a strong network of trails and outdoor public spaces, and unsurpassed shopping and dining, Sandy City is a destination location like no other!

With low property taxes, a low crime rate, great job availability, a highly-rated school system, and excellent entertainment and recreation options, Sandy City is a great place to live and work. If you think you are ready to be a part of our community, then we encourage you to continue with this job application!

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short-term Medical Leave
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Training Opportunities
• Expressions of Appreciation
• Departmental Specific Awards
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts
• Tuition Assistance Programs
• Bereavement Leave
• Court Witness and Jury Duty Leave
• No Social Security Deductions
• Remote Work or Condensed Work Week (certain positions and with department head approval)