Police Officer

A full-time University Police Officer works under the direction of the 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 athttps://police.utahtech.edu/.

• 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 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.
• May be required to pass a psychological evaluation
• Must be able to pass an extensive background check/investigation.
• Must be able to complete the department's Field Training Officer program.

• 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 investigation process 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.
• May be required to pass a psychological evaluation
• Must be able to pass an extensive background check/investigation.
• Must be able to complete the department's Field Training Officer program.

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:Full-time non-exempt staff (overtime-eligible) position. Police Cadet annual salary of $52,000.00 ($25.00). Police Officer I annual salary of $58,240+ ($28.00+), depending on qualifications and experience. Police Officer II annual salary of $63,668.8+ ($30.61+), Police Corporal (Officer III) annual salary of $69,555.2+ ($33.44+), depending on qualifications and experience. This position will be offered as a full-time, permanent appointment.Desired start date of March/April 2026. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. Seehttps://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES:Application review begins February 2, 2026.Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload a cover letter electronically.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:?Utah Tech University is an open, 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, approximately 120 miles northeast of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities.Click here to learn more about the University.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered, who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the University's mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university.

Utah Tech employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must provide employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Utah Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources athr@utahtech.edu or 435-652-7500.

Utah Tech University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information or contact information, please visithttps://titleix.utahtech.edu/reporting-discrimination/.

For important information regarding academics, campus safety, student services, employment laws, and other regulatory requirements, visit Utah Tech University's Right-to-Know https://utahtech.edu/right-to-know/ and Clery Acthttps://police.utahtech.edu/clery-act websites.