Position Title:

Reserve Police Officer

Job Posting Closing Date:

This is an open file recruitment. Applicants will be reviewed in the order they are received for any positions available at the time. Applications will remain on file for at least 60 days.

The Provo City Police department is seeking currently employed police officers to fill-in as needed by serving in the role of Reserve Police Officer.

Part-time Provo City employees are eligible to contribute to individual retirement savings plans through the City (401k, 457, Roth IRA, and/or Traditional IRA) and receive the following great benefits: a) free admission to the Provo Recreation Center, Peaks Ice Arena Public Skating, and Provo Shooting Sports Park; b) a free Provo City Library Card; c) a 25% discount on Provo Recreation Center memberships (direct family only); d) discounts from various local and national vendors, and e) free access to the City's Employee Assistance Program.

Job Details

Pay Rate: $30 per hour (Payment will be made by direct deposit.)

Essential Duties:

• Enforce all laws of the State of Utah and/or the City of Provo and Utah County.

• Patrol assigned areas to discover, control, and/or prevent violations of the law.

• Respond to calls, emergencies, and alarms; deliver emergency messages.

• Mediate civil complaints.

• Gather intelligence.

• Serve warrants and subpoenas.

• Educate the public in prevention of all crimes.

• Actively seek out and detect all criminal activity.

• Investigate complaints, traffic accidents, and crimes by interviewing complainants, suspects, witnesses and victims.

• Prepare, compose, and submit reports of a quality to be used in a court of law or as a basis for further investigation or intelligence gathering.

• Testify in court or at hearings when subpoenaed.

• Arrest suspects by proper and approved methods.

• Subdue, overcome, and control persons by using reasonable force.

• Maintain security of and escort prisoners from crime scenes to jail, court, or other assigned areas.

• Handle inquiries or complaints.

• Interview prisoners.

• Render first aid when necessary.

• Assist the public, control crowds, and intervene in crises.

• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements: Requires a POST Category I certification and some experience as a Law Enforcement Officer.

APPLICANTS MUST BE CURRENTLY EMPLOYED AS A FULL TIME POLICE OFFICER

Driver License: Applicants must possess a valid, lawful driver license and must obtain a Utah driver license at time of appointment. Candidates may be disqualified on the basis of an unacceptable driving record as reflected by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. Driving records will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Provo City's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Plan Utilization Report is available on the City Human Resources (http://provo.org/departments/human-resources) page or at the Provo Human Resources office.

Full Time/Part Time:

Part time

Position Type:

On-Call

Scheduled Hours:

10

It is the policy of Provo City to select, develop, and promote employees based on their ability and job performance. It has been, and shall continue to be, the policy of the City to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer/employee relations without regard to race; color; religion; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related condition; age; national origin; disability; sexual orientation; or gender identity. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, an employee's compensation; benefits; terms and conditions of employment; and opportunities for promotion, training and development, transfer, and other privileges of employment. It has been, and shall continue to be, the City's policy to maintain a working environment free of discrimination and intimidation. It is further the policy of the City to comply in good faith with applicable local, state, and federal statutes concerning Equal Employment Opportunity.

Employment with Provo City offers a variety of opportunities to start and grow an exciting career serving your community, including in public safety, utility services, leisure services, administration, and other areas. Opportunities are always available, so apply today to be a part of Provo’s team!