Police Officer

Police Officer

Salary

$59,899.00 - $70,470.00 Annually

Location

Main Campus - Orem

Job Type

FT Nonexempt Salaried Staff

Job Number

FY2706436

Division

VP Administration/Strategic Rel

Department

Public Safety

Opening Date

08/21/2026

Closing Date

8/31/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Required Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

Applicant Support

1-855-524-5627

Support@schooljobs.com

Required Licenses or Certifications

Must be a P.O.S.T graduate or able to successfully complete P.O.S.T. Law Enforcement Academy.

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Position Announcement

This position offers a meaningful opportunity to serve and protect the Utah Valley University community while building a strong foundation in professional law enforcement. The role is essential to maintaining a safe and welcoming campus by enforcing local, state, and federal laws, ensuring compliance with university policies, and providing security for people, facilities, and resources. Employees gain hands-on experience in patrol operations, incident response, investigations, evidence preservation, and professional documentation, with opportunities to provide legal testimony when required.

Applicants will benefit from a dynamic work environment that values service, integrity, and teamwork. The position may include varied assignments such as campus patrol, substation operations, victim and witness assistance, or crime prevention initiatives, offering exposure to multiple aspects of campus policing. With flexible shift assignments and a strong sense of purpose, this role is well-suited for individuals seeking a rewarding public safety career while making a direct, positive impact on the UVU community.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Patrols university property, in a vehicle or on foot, to provide security and traffic law enforcement.
• Handles public assistance calls, such as assisting motorists, investigating traffic collisions, directing traffic, resolving personal disputes, keeping the peace, and other requests of the public.
• Arrests violators of the law and issues citations.
• Records activity by way of first and supplementary reports, and other required forms.
• Conducts formal investigations of criminal activity.
• Performs public relations activities as required to satisfy public inquiry.
• Testifies in court of law and at other formal hearings as well as attends a minimum of forty hours of sanctioned training each year to maintain Utah Peace Officer Certification.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• 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.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Utah Code, local laws, and ordinances.
• Knowledge of investigative tactics, information sources, and productive lines of inquiry.

Skills

• Skills in the use of firearms, the operation of police vehicles, and equipment.
• Skills in interpersonal communication.
• Skills in problem-solving.

Abilities

• Ability to run and walk around campus to protect all personnel and property.

• Ability to perform physical exertion duties of a hazardous nature.

• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle at high speed, in pursuit situations, and in adverse conditions while maintaining safe operation.

• Ability to communicate effectively with people from different backgrounds and perspectives.

• Ability to effectively work in highly stressful situations.

• Ability to maintain control in high-stress situations.

• Ability to read and comprehend legal and non-legal documents

• Ability to direct traffic, administer emergency medical aid, and lift, drag, and carry people away from dangerous situations.

EEO Statement:

UVU 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.

Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.

UVU is pleased to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports employees and their family's overall physical and mental health, protects their income in case of unforeseen illness and life events, and assists in building financial security for retirement and the future.

Highlights from Utah Valley University's benefits package include:

• Medical network and plan options with low employee premiums
• Employer HSA contribution for those that elect the university's High-Deductible Health Plan
• Other tax advantage, reimbursement account options (i.e. Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care)
• Dental and vision plan options
• Incentivized wellness program
• Employer paid basic life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan with an employer contribution of 14.2% based on employee's compensation (100% vested on first day of full-time employment)
• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit waiving up to 18 credit hours (each semester) for employees and their eligible dependents (spouses & children dependents unmarried and up to age 26)
• Generous leave package which includes sick, vacation (staff only), and personal leave; 13 paid holidays; paid medical maternity and parental leave

For more information about the benefits offered, visit https://www.uvu.edu/peopleandculture/benefits.

01

Are you currently a Utah POST Certified Law Enforcement Officer?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a valid drivers license and have the ability to operate a police vehicle?

• Yes
• No

03

This position requires successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation and psychological evaluation. Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of sworn law enforcement experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-5 years
• 6-10 years
• More than 10 years

05

Please select the law enforcement duties you have performed. (Select all that apply.)

• Patrol operations
• Traffic enforcement
• Conducting criminal investigations
• Arresting suspects
• Issuing citations
• Responding to emergency calls
• Traffic collision investigations
• Report writing
• Court testimony
• Community policing/public outreach
• None of the above

06

How frequently have you prepared incident reports, arrest reports, citations, or other legal documentation as part of your duties?

• Never
• Occasionally
• Regularly
• Daily

07

Have you testified in court, administrative hearings, or other formal proceedings?

• Yes
• No

08

If yes, briefly describe the type and frequency of your testimony experience.

09

Which of the following public assistance activities have you performed? (Select all that apply.)

• Assisting motorists
• Directing traffic
• Resolving disputes
• Responding to non-criminal service calls
• Community outreach events
• Public safety presentations
• None of the above

10

This position requires patrol duties on foot and in a vehicle, responding to emergencies, and working varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Are you able to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Utah Valley University

Address 800 W. University Parkway

Orem, Utah, 84058

Phone Applicant Support 855-524-5627

Website http://www.uvu.edu