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Police Officer - Public Safety

Employer
Utah Valley University
Location
Orem, UT

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Employment Type
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Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

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Position Title Police Officer - Public Safety Position Category Staff - Full-Time Summary

Utah Valley University is seeking a full time police officer to join the team!

Responsible for performing sworn law enforcement duties. Patrols assigned area(s) to insure personal safety and provides protection and security to facilities. Investigates accidents, complaints, disturbances, and law violations. Secures crime scenes and collects and preserves evidence. Directs traffic. Pursues, apprehends, and arrests law violators and suspected law violators. Issues traffic warnings and citations. Controls crowds during special events, catastrophes, riots, and demonstrations.

Required Qualifications

Graduation from a standard senior high school or the equivalent AND P.O.S.T graduate. Applicant must be currently Certified Law Enforcement Officer or certifiable as a State of Utah Law Enforcement Officer. Applicants with contingent offer will be subjected to a psychological test and thorough background check.

POST Certified.
Valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of Utah Code, local laws and ordinances.
  • Knowledge of investigative tactics, information sources, and productive line of inquiry.
  • Skills in the use of firearms.
  • Interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision making skills.
  • Ability to operate a motor vehicle in high speed, pursuit situations, and in adverse conditions while maintaining a safe operation.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals.
  • Ability to work effectively in highly stressful situations.
  • Ability to maintain control when others may seem to be not in control.
  • Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time.
  • Ability to run and walk around campus to protect all personnel and property.
Preferred Qualifications Physical Requirements

Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

EEO Statement

Employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Benefits Summary

UVU offers an excellent benefits package which includes a generous leave policy, 12 paid holidays, affordable medical and dental insurance options, life and AD&D insurance, tuition waiver (undergraduate resident) for employee and dependents and substantial employer contribution to a retirement plan.

FLSA Non-Exempt Pay Range $35,188 - $43,985 annually Advertisement Detail Information

Advertisement Number STA127218 Open Date 12/12/2018 Review Start Date 12/19/2018 Close Date 01/31/2019 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant

Priority consideration will be given to those applicants who apply on or before the “Review Start Date." This job advertisement may close at any time after the review date.

Please list a minimum of three references. References may be contacted at some point during the screening and selection process for a letter of recommendation.

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting http://www.uvu.jobs/postings/10074 Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. License or Certification
Optional Documents
  1. Evidence of Degree (copy of transcript OR diploma)
  2. Unofficial Transcripts # 1 , License or Certification
  3. Other Document #1
  4. Other Document #2
  5. Other Document #3
  6. Curriculum Vitae

Organization

Utah Valley University is a teaching institution where students learn, do and become.  With nearly 33,000 students, UVU is now one of the largest institutions of higher learning in Utah--quite an evolution for an institution that began with a a few hundred students learning wartime trades on the old Provo fairgrounds.  As a teaching institution that educates more Utahns than any other university, UVU's primary focus is on student success--the academic, professional and personal success of its students.

UVU provides opportunity, promotes student success, and meets regional educational needs. UVU builds on a foundation of substantive scholarly and creative work to foster engaged learning. The university prepares professionally competent people of integrity who, as lifelong learners and leaders, serve as stewards of a globally interdependent community. 

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