Police Officer Job at Heber City, Heber, UT

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  • Heber City
  • Heber, UT

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Heber City Police Officer performs a variety of law enforcement duties related to enforcing the laws, maintaining the peace, and protecting the citizens and guests of Heber City. Performs investigations and patrol units as assigned, and acts as a source of information in educating members of the public. The following wage range includes a broad span beginning with a first-year P.O.S.T. certified officer to a Master Officer payscale maximum depending on experience. Please see the attachment for a full job description.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Investigation: Conducts routine and more complex criminal investigations; processes scene of crime; finds, identifies, marks, and preserves evidence; interviews and interviews witnesses, victims, and suspects; secures crime scene, takes photographs to preserve forensic evidence; prepares all necessary reports. Manages investigative caseload as assigned; assists with complex felony cases, such as rape and homicide; investigates child sex and abuse crimes; follows-up and ensures completion of assigned cases; conducts research and pursues clues, makes telephone calls, tracks criminal histories, secures existing information on suspects, etc.; apprehends and arrests suspects. Answers business/bank complaints of theft, forgery, scams, bounced checks, embezzlements, bad credit, and white-collar crimes; alerts businesses and community of check forgeries, and short change artists; performs surveillance; obtains search warrants; works closely with city and county attorney concerning legalities involved in certain cases and arrests. Prepares facts, information, evidence, and statements for court proceedings; secures witnesses and testimonies; prepares visual diagrams of the scene of the crime as deemed necessary; performs extraditions; testifies in court when necessary. May serve as a member of the drug investigations strike force (Back-NET).

Develops informative contacts and participates in covert operations; investigates and apprehends persons suspected of illegal sale, purchase or use of narcotics; may examine prescriptions and pharmacy's and physician's records to ascertain the legality of sale and distribution of narcotics; arrests narcotic offenders; obtain statements for the prosecution of offenders and appears in court as a witness.

Patrol/Traffic: Acts as first responder for various calls, including, emergency medical, fire, infrastructure emergencies, natural disasters, bio-hazards, etc. Patrols all areas of Heber City in police vehicles, on bicycles, or on foot, including the city streets and alleys, checking for unlocked doors, windows, and building security; make business location and residential house checks for possible illegal activities.

Respond to calls for assistance, secure crime scenes for evidence searches; make preliminary investigations and interview complainants, witnesses, and suspects; complete complaint questionnaires; perform case follow-up and assist with investigation activities as assigned; make arrests; control traffic and enforce traffic laws and ordinances; directs traffic, assists motorists, issues citations and warnings for moving violations, D.U.I.'s, and investigates accidents involving motor vehicles; prepares and submits accident, offense, arrests and other forms and reports as necessary.

Performs proactively with regular traffic enforcement, DUI enforcement, warrants of arrest enforcement, and clearing criminal cases by arrest - as set forth by peer officers.

Serves processes, notices, summons, and subpoenas and keeps records of dispositions; escorts prisoners to and from county jail or from one location to another; subdues unruly prisoners when necessary.

Completes comprehensive reports of daily activities and enforcement actions; Prepares for court cases and testifies in court when required.

Cleans and maintains assigned firearms vehicles and other special equipment.

Performs ongoing public relations to enhance the image of the department within the community. Performs related duties as required.

Performs proactively with regular traffic enforcement, DUI enforcement, warrants of arrest enforcement, and clearing criminal cases by arrest - as set forth by peer officers.

Performs special assignments given by the administration to assist in running the day-to-day operations of the police department.

Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

  1. Must complete P.O.S.T. certified peace officer training.
  2. Must complete Field Training Program.
  3. Must be clear of a prior criminal record.
  4. Must possess a valid Utah State Driver's License. Must maintain firearm proficiency. Must maintain law enforcement certification by completing annual P.O.S.T training requirements (40 hrs.).
  5. Must live within the residency boundaries established by the Chief of Police.
  6. High School diploma or equivalent.

All Public Safety sensitive positions at Heber City are required to undergo an extensive background check that may include a credit report and driver's license history.

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