Police Officer
Company: Green River Police Department
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: June 3, 2025
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Job Description:
DEFINITION
By submitting your application, you will be placed on a hiring
roster that will be used to fill future vacancies of Sworn Officers
at the Green River Police Department.
Under direction, patrol an assigned area and investigate incidents
in the enforcement of law and order to protect life and property.
Perform special assignments as assigned.
SUPERVISION
The Police Officer reports to a Police Sergeant (and, indirectly,
to a Police Captain).
This position may exercise technical and function al supervision
over part-time staff.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following functions & duties are typical for this position.
Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be
required to perform additional or different duties from those set
forth below to address City needs and changing business
practices.
Operate an automobile in patrolling an assigned area for the
prevention of crime and the enforcement of traffic laws and
regulations.
Respond to radio and telephone dispatches and appear at scenes of
disorder or crime; conduct crime scene investigations.
Note and report traffic hazards.
Assist in controlling traffic at scenes of emergencies; investigate
and prepare reports on accidents, offenses, and dam age to
property; provide directions and information.
Make arrests; issue citations; serve warrants and subpoenas; give
verbal warnings; prepare reports on arrests and property
impounded.
Observe and check doors to determine that buildings are secure;
perform specialized work; carry out crime prevention, DARE, Special
Response Team, barricade and hostage situations, mounted and
bicycle patrol, use of training in special equipment, or field and
other training programs; issue citations for parking and moving
violations; escort parades and processions.
Perform as a school resource officer, nuisance enforcement officer,
or work restitution supervisor, as assigned.
Inspect establishments providing alcoholic beverages and
entertainment; intervene in private or public disputes to protect
the public and maintain order; perform initial and follow-up
investigations of crimes involving adults and juveniles;
investigate complaints; interrogate victims, witnesses, and persons
whose actions are suspicious; impound and tag evidence.
Continue to train in law enforcement areas and subjects.
Speak before school and civic groups as required.
Appear in court as arresting officer; transport prisoners.
Assist the Fire and other departments.
Perform other related job duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements
Knowledge of:
Modern police methods and procedures related to patrol,
apprehension, arrest, search and seizure , traffic control, and
investigation and identification techniques.
Law enforcement theory, principles and practices, and their
application to a wide variety of services and programs.
Modern investigative methods including interviewing and
interrogation techniques.
Recent court decisions and how they affect department and division
operations.
Functions and objectives of federal, state, and other local law
enforcement agencies.
Self defense tactics.
Pertinent federal, state and local laws a nd ordinances,
particularly with reference to apprehension, arrest, search and
seizure, evidence and records maintenance, and traffic control.
Safe driving principles and practices.
Skill to:
Operate firearms and other modern police equipment.
Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and
software.
Operate a motor vehicle safely in all weather conditions.
Ability to:
Properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with federal,
state and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Obtain information through interviews and interrogation.
Gather, assemble, analyze, evaluate, and use facts and
evidence.
Interpret and explain City and Department policies and
procedures.
Identify potential crime situations or traffic hazards and take
preventive action.
Observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents,
and places.
Prepare clear and concise reports.
Analyze situations quickly and objectively, and determine proper
course of action .
Act quickly and calmly in emergencies.
Meet and deal with the public tactfully and effectively.
Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively
perform the assigned duties.
Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in
response to changing situations and needs.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working
relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education/Experience :
A high school diploma, GED or High School Equivalency Certificate
(HiSet), supplemented by specialized training in law enforcement is
required.
Minimum Age:
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
License/Certification:
An aggregate score of at least 12 is required on the Test of Adult
Basic Education (TABE). Candidates must complete the TABE and have
results sent directly from testing facility to the Green River
Police Department.
Possession of current Wyoming P.O.S.T. certification, or the
ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of employment is
required.
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license is
required.
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work
environment:Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, stoop,
squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 50 lbs.; exposure to cold,
heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining work space, chemicals,
explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards;
ability to travel to different sites; availability for shift
work.
Applicants who are offered employment are required to pass a
comprehensive law enforcement background investigation (including
FBI fingerprint check), job-related physical exam, drug screening
test and driver license check.
The City of Green River provides an excellent benefit package for
full-time positions. Some of the items included are:City-Paid
Voluntary
Life Insurance
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Plans
Deferred Compensation Plans
AFLAC Insurance (variety of plans, options & coverage)
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