University Police Officer

Position Announcement



A full-time University Police Officer works under the direction of
the Interim Chief of Police / Director, to ensure the safety and
protection of persons and property at Utah Tech University (UT).
The UT Police Department (UTPD) is an accredited state police
agency whose goal is to prevent crime and to provide emergency
services of all types. Additional information about the department
can be found online at "https://police.utahtech.edu/">https://police.utahtech.edu/
.



Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and protection of persons and property by
  conducting foot patrol, vehicle patrols, building security checks,
  and special event coverage.


• Duties include public safety, crime prevention, and general law
  enforcement.


• Respond to 911 and emergency calls, conduct investigations,
  parking enforcement, court appearances, and write reports as
  necessary.


• Enforce University Policies and Procedures, campus rules, St.
  George City ordinances, and Utah State laws, as applicable.


• Make arrests and testify in court as necessary.


• Provide VIP and special-assignment security.


• Work with other federal, state, and local law enforcement
  agencies.


• Maintain Utah POST Certification requirements.


• Pass the Department quarterly firearms qualifications, and
  department in-service training.


• Shift schedule may vary depending on campus needs (day,
  evening, graveyard).


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications



QUALIFICATIONS FOR POST CERTIFIED OFFICERS (Officer I or
II)

• High School Diploma/GED required.


• Certified as a Law Enforcement Officer by the Utah Police
  Officers Standards and Training (POST) as defined in Section 53.13
  of the Utah Code Annotated.


• Officers who are certified as a Law Enforcement Officer by
  another state must be able to successfully obtain a waiver from
  Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training.


• Good judgment, quick responses, physical agility, and good
  driving skills required.


• Ability to work in a stressful environment, such as crowd
  control situations, accident scenes, etc. and in various conditions
  such as temperature and weather extremes.


• Must possess a valid Utah driver license.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working
  relationships with students, University employees, and the
  public.


• Pass a psychological evaluation and background check.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR NON-POST CERTIFIED CANDIDATES
(Cadet)

• High School Diploma/GED required.


• Must be 21 years of age.


• Pre-employment drug screening and extensive criminal background
  check.


• Applicants selected to move into background and be considered
  for sponsorship to POST must meet POST minimum; fitness standard,
  firearms efficiency, defensive tactics efficiency, class attendance
  and participation.


• Cadet position requires a passing grade from POST and a
  two-year employment contract with Utah Tech Police Department.


• Good judgment, quick responses, physical agility, and good
  driving skills required.


• Ability to work in a stressful environment, such as crowd
  control situations, accident scenes, etc. and in various conditions
  such as temperature and weather extremes.


• Must possess a valid Utah driver license.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working
  relationships with students, University employees, and the
  public.


• Pass a psychological evaluation and final background
  check.

Supplemental Information



POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time
classified staff (overtime-eligible) position. Police Cadet
annual salary of $52,000.00 ($25.00). Police Officer I
annual salary of $56,139+ ($26.99+), depending on qualifications
and experience. Police Officer II annual salary of $59,508+
($28.61+), depending on qualifications and experience. Desired
start date of January 2023. Excellent benefits package included
that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision,
employee assistance and wellness programs, life, disability,
retirement, undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and
eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick
and vacation leave accruals. See "https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/">https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/
under 'Benefits Summary' for more details.



ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review is
ongoing, starting December 1 . Submit application
materials (including resume contents and contact information for
three professional references) and upload cover letter
electronically. If, because of a disability, you need special
services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please
call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520.



ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open,
inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to
exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an
instructional approach of 'active learning. active life' and a
culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and
staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented
learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911
as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our
university is located in picturesque southwestern Utah with its red
rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and
featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational
opportunities. The nearest metropolitan area is Las Vegas, NV (120
miles), with amenities such as an international airport and
professional sporting teams.



Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of
higher education, with more than 12,000 students. We offer over 230
programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates,
endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and
retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas,
possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and
vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, inclusive,
comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an
Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and
employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative
Action and within its programs and activities, including in
admissions and employment. Utah Tech does not discriminate or
tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability,
status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by
University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local
law.



The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries
regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing
regulations and/or the University’s non-discrimination
policies:

• Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel
  Sainsbury - "mailto:[email protected]">[email protected] , HCC 579,
  435-652-7747.


• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Abby DeFeo - "mailto:[email protected]">[email protected] ,
  435-652-7731.

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit
"https://titleix.utahtech.edu/">https://titleix.utahtech.edu/
or contact:

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for
  Civil Rights, [email protected] ,
  800-421-3481.


• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, "mailto:[email protected]">[email protected] ,
  303-844-5695.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required
to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and
to complete the required employment eligibility verification.