Lindon City - Police Officer
1 month ago
Lindon
Job Description LINDON CITY JOB OPENING Police Officer (Pay Range 19 - $29.13 to $43.65/hr, DOQ) Open until filled. (First group of applicants will be reviewed on December 29th, 2025) Lindon City is seeking qualified applicants to fill openings for the position of Police Officer. Lindon City, Utah (pop. 12,500) is a vibrant, growing community situated along the Wasatch Mountains about 45 minutes south of Salt Lake City. In 2009, 2011, and 2013, Lindon City was ranked by CNN Money Magazine as one of the 100 'Best Places to Live in America' and has been identified by Safewise.com as one of the safest cities in Utah. Lindon has full-time police, fire, and EMS services that operate out of its newer Public Safety Building (opened in February 2017). The Department consists of 16 FT officers, 5 PT reserve officers, 3 administrative staff, and a PT Emergency Planning Coordinator. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Applications must include a current resume, a cover letter or writing sample, and a completed Lindon City General Employment Application (available online at or at City offices located at 100 North State Street, Lindon, UT 84042). This position is open until filled. The selection process may include an oral panel, an administrative interview, and a physical fitness evaluation. The fitness evaluation will consist of a 1.5-mile run, 300-meter shuttle run, push-ups, sit-ups, bench press, vertical jump, and/or practical fitness scenario, which includes physical and cognitive abilities. Finalists for the position will be required to pass a comprehensive background investigation, as well as complete polygraph, psychological, drug, and medical examinations. Job Description: TITLE: Police Officer DEPARTMENT: Police Department STATUS: Regular Full-Time FLSA CODE: Non-Exempt PAY: $29.13 to $43.65/hr (pay range 19) depending on qualifications (years of experience, education, military service, specialty training). An additional one-time yearly merit pay bonus is currently available if topped out in the pay scale. NATURE OF THE WORK Members of the Lindon Police Department conduct peace officer duties at the full-performance level, including the promotion of community safety and equitable law enforcement within the City. The position of Police Officer is subordinate to the Chief of Police and other ranking officers within the department. Officers are responsible for the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Work is performed in accordance with department policy and procedure as well as state statute. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES • Respond promptly and professionally to calls for service., • Make public presentations on crime prevention, safety, and emergency preparedness., • Attends training provided by the department for career development., • Coordinate activities with other divisions, departments, and jurisdictions., • Performs other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS Considerable knowledge of: Ability to: • Provide positive leadership, direction, and guidance to department staff., • Analyze issues, evaluate alternatives, and make logical recommendations based on findings., • Keep and prepare accurate reports and records. Skilled in: • Using tact, prudence, and good judgment to de-escalate tense situations., • Tactical law enforcement procedures and proper use of law enforcement equipment. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Desired: 2 years of experience as a full-time peace officer, • High School Diploma or GED, • Preference given to military veterans, • Preference given for bachelor's and advanced degrees, • Preference given for previous law enforcement promotion., • Preference given for law enforcement specialty training certification. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS • Requires a valid State of Utah driver's license. WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Must be able to operate a city vehicle;, • Requires the ability to work shifts day and night for 12 hours at a time;, • May be required to report to work after normal hours for emergencies, call-outs, or city events;, • Some light to medium physical effort is required with the ability to lift and carry 25 pounds; Lindon City Corporation in an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lindon City will not base its hiring decisions on non-meritorious factors such as race, color, national origin, sex, religion. Lindon City will not refuse to hire an individual who is disabled who is capable of performing the essential requirements of the position with reasonable accommodations when they do not create undue hardship. Hiring is conditioned upon submission to and successfully passing a drug screen and background check. Job Posted by ApplicantPro