Police Officer

Police Officer

Salary

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Location

Main Campus - 225 S University Ave, St. George 84770, UT

Job Type

Full-Time Staff

Job Number

27CLS830-1

Division

Administrative Affairs

Department

University Police

Opening Date

11/10/2026

Closing Date

11/29/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

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Position Announcement

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. This is a one-year appointment, and is contingent upon funding thereafter. Additional information about the department can be found online at https://police.utahtech.edu/.

Responsibilities

• 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, holidays).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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, or currently enrolled in the POST Academy.
• 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.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time overtime-eligible staff 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 $67,828+ ($32.61+), depending on qualifications and experience. This is a one-year appointment, and is contingent upon funding thereafter. Desired start date of January/February 2027. 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. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins November 30, 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 at hr@utahtech.edu or 435-652-7520.

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 visit https://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 Act https://police.utahtech.edu/clery-act websites.

Click here to visit https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ to learn more about the wonderful benefits available to you as a Utah Tech employee!

Highlights from Utah Techs benefits package include:

• 14.2% retirement contribution, paid 100% by the employer (no match required), vested on day 1 of full-time employment;
• Regular undergraduate tuition waiver (paid at 100%) for employee, spouse, and unmarried dependent children to take courses at Utah Tech;
• Full medical, dental, and vision plans, with low employee-paid premiums, that begins on day 1 of full-time employment;
• Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts available;
• Employer-paid basic life insurance & disability insurance coverage from day 1 of full-time employment;
• Generous staff leave accruals, plus 12 paid holidays per calendar year.

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The following attachments are required to apply for this position. The size limit on a single attachment is 5 MB. You may attach up to 10 attachments. If you do not submit all of the required documents, your application may not receive full consideration. You will not be able to edit or add to your application once it has been submitted. Cover Letter Resume Contact information (including email) for three professional references Have you uploaded these documents?

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Are you currently 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, or currently enrolled in the POST Academy?

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Do you currently have a GED or High School Diploma?

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Employer Utah Tech University

Address Human Resources

225 S. University Avenue

St. George, Utah, 84770

Phone 435-652-4520

Website http://humanresources.utahtech.edu