Salary Range: $28.96 -
$47.99
Opening Date: August 7, 2025
Closing Date: Open
Until Filled
Interested candidates must complete and submit a Riverdale
City application. This job posting will
be open until all vacant positions are filled.
Once a qualifying application is received, arrangements will be made to
begin the testing process. There will
not be a group testing date. Starting
salary will be based on years of service and qualifications on a 1 for 1
basis. POST graduation required. For applications, please visit our website at
and click on employment.
GENERAL PURPOSE
Performs a variety of working
level, technical law enforcement duties related to enforcing the laws,
maintaining the peace, and protecting the citizens of Riverdale. Performs in investigations, patrol or traffic
units as may be assigned.
SUPERVISION
RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of the Assistant Chief
or Sergeant.
SUPERVISION
EXERCISED
May provide close to general supervision to less experienced
officers while in training or on a case-by-case basis. Functions as the Officer in Charge (OIC) in
the absence of a higher ranking officer or by assignment.
ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS
Performs a variety of advanced level law enforcement duties.
Responds to life and property threatening calls such as
robbery, burglary, family disturbance, theft, vandalism, arson, riot, etc.
Conducts investigation and follow-up investigation on scene
and post incident; makes arrests of offenders.
Writes crime case reports, arrest reports, complaint
reports, etc.
Appears and testifies in court.
Routine patrol of residential neighborhoods and businesses.
Operates the breathalyzer and radar equipment.
Conducts security checks of business and residential
establishments.
Performs traffic related functions; i.e. enforcement and
investigation of accidents.
Functions may be performed in uniform or investigation
divisions.
Regular and predictable attendance.
Other functions may be assigned by letter of appointment.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Education
and Experience:
A.
Graduation from high school or equivalent GED.
B.
Successful completion of Utah Peace Officers Standards and Training
(POST) Academy.
C.
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Knowledge,
Skills, and Abilities:
Some knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures,
techniques and equipment; applicable Federal, State, County and City laws and
ordinances and departmental rules and regulations; hazardous waste
classifications and emergency procedures related to control, containment, and
confinement, investigative procedures and practices; legal liabilities
associated with arrest and law enforcement; court room procedures and laws of
evidence.
Skill in the use of firearms, the operation of police vehicles and
other specialized equipment including intoxilyzers, radar (laser) units,
restraint devices and less than lethal devices.
3. Special
Qualifications:
Must be clear of prior felony
criminal convictions; misdemeanor convictions will be dealt with case-by-case.
Must possess a
valid Utah Driver’s License.
Must maintain
firearm proficiency.
Must maintain
POST certification.
Must meet
department specified physical fitness requirements.
4. Work
Environment:
Many
functions of the work pose high degrees of hazard uncertainty. Work is subject to all seasonal and weather
extremes. Physical readiness essential
to effective job performance. Various
levels of mental application required.
Continuous use of motor skills.
Risk of exposure to biohazards and blood borne pathogens. Work requires twenty four hours, seven day a
week coverage, including holidays.
Veteran's Preference Points: Applicants MUST submit a copy of their DD-214 with their application and before the
closing date in order to receive veteran's points. This is for initial
appointments only.
Riverdale
City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All applicants
selected for
employment with the city shall be required to take a
drug and
alcohol test with negative results and a background check
as a
pre-condition of employment.
FLSA AND AT-WILL STATUS
This position is non-appointed and
is entitled to protections of Utah Code 10-3-1105. As such, the Police Officer shall be entitled
to due process appeal authority as set forth in Utah Code 10-3-1106.
The Police Officer position is a
non-exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
This job description describes the
general nature, and type of work performed by the employee(s) assigned to this
job. The duties listed are not intended
to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required
of the position. The job description is
not intended to and does not imply or create an employment, compensation, or
contract right to any person or persons.
The City reserves the right to add, delete, or modify any and/or all
provisions of this job description at any time.