What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at Clearfield City?
Currently accepting applications for LATERAL certified police officer and entry level certified, or POST sponsored cadets.
Lateral Applicants
Lateral applicants may receive preference during the recruitment process. Qualifying lateral experience includes certified service as a police officer with a municipal, county, or state law enforcement agency. Applicants may receive year-for-year credit for qualifying certified law enforcement experience, up to a maximum of four (4) years.
Lateral applicants will be required to complete a written examination, oral interview board, background investigation, polygraph examination, and medical screening.
Entry-Level Applicants
Entry-level applicants may receive preference if they have graduated from the Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Academy and obtained Utah POST Law Enforcement Officer Certification. Applicants with no prior law enforcement experience who require POST sponsorship will also be considered.
Entry-level applicants will be required to complete a written examination, oral interview board, background investigation, polygraph examination, and medical screening. Applicants who have not attended POST will also be required to complete an initial physical fitness assessment before beginning the testing and background investigation process.
Recruitment Process
Preference during the recruitment process does not guarantee selection for employment. All applicants will be evaluated based on their qualifications, testing scores, interview performance, background investigation, and overall suitability for employment.
Pay Scale
Entry level - $32.25
1 yr experience - $ 33.21
2 yrs experience - $34.20
3 yrs experience - $35.34
4 yrs experience - $37.42
Education Stipend
Applicants selected for employment may be be eligible for an education stipend of $1.00 per hour for an associate degree and $2.00 per hour for a bachelor's degree. Applicants must provide official college transcripts to verify their educational credentials.
Hiring Bonuses
Performs a variety of entry-level to full-performance technical law enforcement duties related to enforcing the laws, maintaining the peace, and protecting the citizens of Clearfield.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of a Sergeant or the Lieutenant/Assistant Chief.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May function as the Officer in Charge (OIC) in the absence of a higher-ranking officer or by assignment. Oversee officers with less experience in training or on a case-by-case basis.
Examples Of Duties
Patrol
Patrols all areas of Clearfield City in police vehicles, on motorcycle, or on foot, including city streets, residential areas, parks and trailways, and business districts, with the intent of crime prevention and detection. Serves processes, notices, summons, and subpoenas and keeps records of dispositions.
Responds to calls for service and calls for assistance from other officers, or responds to calls at the direction of supervisory personnel; gathers evidence, secures crime scenes; makes preliminary investigation and interviews or interrogates complainants, witnesses, and suspects; prepares thorough and complete reports of investigations; performs case follow-up and assists with investigation activities as assigned; recognizes violations of criminal law and takes appropriate action including making arrests. Prepares for court cases and testifies in court when req
uired.
Takes pro-active approach to law enforcement through recognition and enforcement of violations of traffic laws and ordinances; issues citations and warnings for moving violations; provides assistance to the community by directing traffic, assisting motorists, and nswering general questions; investigates and enforces D.U.I.'s; investigates traffic accidents involving motor vehicles; prepares and submits accident, offense, and arrest reports, and other forms as necessary. Performs ongoing public relations to enhance the image of the department within the community.
Maintains professional appearance and adheres to department uniform and grooming standards.
Investigation
Conducts criminal investigations; processes scene of crime; finds, identifies, marks, and preserves evidence; interviews and interrogates witnesses, victims, and suspects; prepares all necessary reports.
Manages investigative caseload of major felony crimes; handles rape and homicide cases; works closely with supervisor(s) in solving difficult cases; follows up and ensures completion of all cases; conducts research and pursues clues, develops leads through proactive investigative techniques, makes telephone calls, tracts criminal histories, secures existing information on suspects, etc; apprehends and arrests suspects.
Answers business/bank complaints of theft, forgery, scams, bounced checks, embezzlements, and white-collar crimes; alerts businesses and community of check forgeries; performs surveillance; obtains search warrants; works closely with City and County attorney concerning legalities involved in certain cases and arrests.
Prepares facts, information, evidence, and statements for court proceedings; secures witnesses and testimonies; prepares visual diagrams of the scene of crime as deemed necessary; performs extraditions; testifies in court when necessary.
Develops informative contacts and participates in covert operations; investigates and apprehends persons suspected of illegal sale, purchase, or use of narcotics; may examine prescriptions and pharmacy's and physician's records to ascertain legality of sale and distribution of narcotics; arrests narcotic offenders; obtains statements for prosecution of offenders and appears in court as a witness.
Administrative Services
Administrative Services Division consists of an administrative sergeant, school resource officers, domestic violence investigator (VAWA), and a mental health officer.
Works as a School Resource Officer; follows up on case assignments, interacts with students, provides security, and acts as a liaison between the various schools in the city and the police department. Responds to calls for service at the schools; attends school functions and activities.
Attends community policing assignments, plans for and prepares community events, may be assigned to patrol division and/or investigation division as needed.
Investigates, domestic violence incidents, follows up with domestic violence victims, coordinates with the Clearfield City Victim Advocate and other advocate agencies relevant to victim services. May teach classes related to domestic violence investigations as well as procedures. Obtains advanced knowledge of domestic violence investigations and procedures. Reviews all domestic violence-related cases.
Responds to incidents related to mental health crisis. Conducts mental health follow-ups with identified consumers or referrals from patrol. Works collaboratively with Davis Behavioral Health or other mental health professionals and first responders to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals in crises. Is a resource to connect those experiencing mental hea
lth crises with appropriate mental health resources and support services such as; counseling, therapy treatment options, mental health appointments, substance abuse treatment, and other areas of support. Serves as a knowledgeable resource, fostering community relationships and providing intervention, navigation, and ongoing follow-up to effectively serve those in need.
Obtains advanced knowledge of practices related to the response to mental health crises, autism, or other me
Lateral Applicants
Lateral applicants may receive preference during the recruitment process. Qualifying lateral experience includes certified service as a police officer with a municipal, county, or state law enforcement agency. Applicants may receive year-for-year credit for qualifying certified law enforcement experience, up to a maximum of four (4) years.
Lateral applicants will be required to complete a written examination, oral interview board, background investigation, polygraph examination, and medical screening.
Entry-Level Applicants
Entry-level applicants may receive preference if they have graduated from the Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Academy and obtained Utah POST Law Enforcement Officer Certification. Applicants with no prior law enforcement experience who require POST sponsorship will also be considered.
Entry-level applicants will be required to complete a written examination, oral interview board, background investigation, polygraph examination, and medical screening. Applicants who have not attended POST will also be required to complete an initial physical fitness assessment before beginning the testing and background investigation process.
Recruitment Process
Preference during the recruitment process does not guarantee selection for employment. All applicants will be evaluated based on their qualifications, testing scores, interview performance, background investigation, and overall suitability for employment.
Pay Scale
Entry level - $32.25
1 yr experience - $ 33.21
2 yrs experience - $34.20
3 yrs experience - $35.34
4 yrs experience - $37.42
Education Stipend
Applicants selected for employment may be be eligible for an education stipend of $1.00 per hour for an associate degree and $2.00 per hour for a bachelor's degree. Applicants must provide official college transcripts to verify their educational credentials.
Hiring Bonuses
- $1,000 sign-on bonus for applicants with no prior experience
- $2,500 sign-on bonus for applicants with prior law enforcement experience
Performs a variety of entry-level to full-performance technical law enforcement duties related to enforcing the laws, maintaining the peace, and protecting the citizens of Clearfield.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of a Sergeant or the Lieutenant/Assistant Chief.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May function as the Officer in Charge (OIC) in the absence of a higher-ranking officer or by assignment. Oversee officers with less experience in training or on a case-by-case basis.
Examples Of Duties
Patrol
Patrols all areas of Clearfield City in police vehicles, on motorcycle, or on foot, including city streets, residential areas, parks and trailways, and business districts, with the intent of crime prevention and detection. Serves processes, notices, summons, and subpoenas and keeps records of dispositions.
Responds to calls for service and calls for assistance from other officers, or responds to calls at the direction of supervisory personnel; gathers evidence, secures crime scenes; makes preliminary investigation and interviews or interrogates complainants, witnesses, and suspects; prepares thorough and complete reports of investigations; performs case follow-up and assists with investigation activities as assigned; recognizes violations of criminal law and takes appropriate action including making arrests. Prepares for court cases and testifies in court when req
uired.
Takes pro-active approach to law enforcement through recognition and enforcement of violations of traffic laws and ordinances; issues citations and warnings for moving violations; provides assistance to the community by directing traffic, assisting motorists, and nswering general questions; investigates and enforces D.U.I.'s; investigates traffic accidents involving motor vehicles; prepares and submits accident, offense, and arrest reports, and other forms as necessary. Performs ongoing public relations to enhance the image of the department within the community.
Maintains professional appearance and adheres to department uniform and grooming standards.
Investigation
Conducts criminal investigations; processes scene of crime; finds, identifies, marks, and preserves evidence; interviews and interrogates witnesses, victims, and suspects; prepares all necessary reports.
Manages investigative caseload of major felony crimes; handles rape and homicide cases; works closely with supervisor(s) in solving difficult cases; follows up and ensures completion of all cases; conducts research and pursues clues, develops leads through proactive investigative techniques, makes telephone calls, tracts criminal histories, secures existing information on suspects, etc; apprehends and arrests suspects.
Answers business/bank complaints of theft, forgery, scams, bounced checks, embezzlements, and white-collar crimes; alerts businesses and community of check forgeries; performs surveillance; obtains search warrants; works closely with City and County attorney concerning legalities involved in certain cases and arrests.
Prepares facts, information, evidence, and statements for court proceedings; secures witnesses and testimonies; prepares visual diagrams of the scene of crime as deemed necessary; performs extraditions; testifies in court when necessary.
Develops informative contacts and participates in covert operations; investigates and apprehends persons suspected of illegal sale, purchase, or use of narcotics; may examine prescriptions and pharmacy's and physician's records to ascertain legality of sale and distribution of narcotics; arrests narcotic offenders; obtains statements for prosecution of offenders and appears in court as a witness.
Administrative Services
Administrative Services Division consists of an administrative sergeant, school resource officers, domestic violence investigator (VAWA), and a mental health officer.
Works as a School Resource Officer; follows up on case assignments, interacts with students, provides security, and acts as a liaison between the various schools in the city and the police department. Responds to calls for service at the schools; attends school functions and activities.
Attends community policing assignments, plans for and prepares community events, may be assigned to patrol division and/or investigation division as needed.
Investigates, domestic violence incidents, follows up with domestic violence victims, coordinates with the Clearfield City Victim Advocate and other advocate agencies relevant to victim services. May teach classes related to domestic violence investigations as well as procedures. Obtains advanced knowledge of domestic violence investigations and procedures. Reviews all domestic violence-related cases.
Responds to incidents related to mental health crisis. Conducts mental health follow-ups with identified consumers or referrals from patrol. Works collaboratively with Davis Behavioral Health or other mental health professionals and first responders to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals in crises. Is a resource to connect those experiencing mental hea
lth crises with appropriate mental health resources and support services such as; counseling, therapy treatment options, mental health appointments, substance abuse treatment, and other areas of support. Serves as a knowledgeable resource, fostering community relationships and providing intervention, navigation, and ongoing follow-up to effectively serve those in need.
Obtains advanced knowledge of practices related to the response to mental health crises, autism, or other me
Salary : $32 - $35