Police Officer

Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties involved in the enforcement of laws and the

prevention of crimes; conducts and participates in general investigations of crimes, accidents, and a cases; controls traffic flow and enforces State and Local traffic regulations; serves as Patrol Officer, and/or Special Assignment as Detective, Field Training Officer, S.W.A.T. Team Officer, Motor Officer, PROS Officer, Problem Oriented Policing Detective, or School Resource Officer; and performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Department.

Knowledge of: functions and objectives of Federal, State, and other local law enforcement

agencies; basic principles of criminal law; principles and practices of community policing; and safe

driving principles and practices.

Skill to: learn to operate firearms and other modern police equipment; operate modern office

equipment including computer equipment and software; and operate a motor vehicle safely.

Ability to: learn modern police methods and procedures related to patrol, apprehension, arrest, search and seizure, traffic control, and investigation and identification techniques; learn modern investigative methods including interviewing and interrogation techniques; learn law enforcement theory, principles and practices and their application to a wide variety of services and programs; learn local geography, City streets, public buildings, and businesses; learn recent court decisions and how they affect department and division operations; learn self-defense tactics; learn, properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations particularly with reference to apprehension, arrest, search and seizure, evidence and records maintenance, and traffic control; learn to gather, assemble, analyze, evaluate and use facts and evidence; learn, interpret and explain City and Department policies and procedures; observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places; prepare clear and concise reports; analyze situations quickly and objectively, and determine proper course of action; act quickly and calmly in emergencies; meet and deal with the public tactfully and effectively; meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the assigned duties; exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Requires a high school diploma; possession of a Utah POST Basic Law Enforcement Officer Certification; and possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate valid Utah driver's license.

Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, and climb; exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations; availability for shift work.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only tasks to be performed by the employee occupying this position. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor.

It is the policy of the City of Bountiful to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability. Human Resources will provide reasonable accommodation for any applicants during the selection process.

If you have special needs, please call 801-298-6140.

In the interest of the workplace and public safety, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a chemical screen for the purpose of detecting the presence of alcohol and/or controlled substances in the body and an extensive personal background check. The testing process includes an assessment center and a psychological test.

Candidates are encouraged to wear gym clothes throughout the assessment center process. The assessment will consist of the following:

• Physical Agility Test
  • Vertical Jump (minimum 16 inches)
  • Sit Ups (minimum 35 in one minute)
  • Push Ups (minimum 25, no time limit)
  • Run (1.5 miles in less than 15 minutes 54 seconds)
• Written Exam
• Oral Board Interview

Benefits begin on the date of hire. Bountiful City offers Select Health and PEHP networks, with the choice of Traditional or High Deductible plans on either network. Bountiful pays 100% of the premium for employees (single coverage), 95% of the premium for two-party coverage, and 90% of the premium for family coverage.

Dental and Vision coverage is provided by Renaissance. This coverage is optional and is paid for by the employee. It is effective on the first day of the month following the date of hire.

Group Term Life insurance coverage of two times the annual salary + $10,000 is provided to the employee, $10,000 for a spouse, and $10,000 per eligible dependent. The premium for this coverage is paid by the City. Additional supplemental life insurance may be purchased by the employee.

Eligible employees may elect to enroll in the FLEX$ program offered by PEHP. Employee contributions are made bi-weekly through payroll. Funds can be used to pay for eligible medical expenses (up to $3,300 per year for 2025 and may be spent during a grace period of 75 days) and for dependent childcare expenses (up to $5,000 per year) on a pre-tax basis.

Employees who are enrolled in a High-Deductible plan will receive pre-tax contributions from Bountiful City to fund their HSA. Employer contribution amounts rely on the tier of medical coverage chosen by the employee and are prorated based on date of hire. Annually these amounts are $1000 (single coverage), $2,000 (two-party coverage), and $3,000 (family coverage).

Employees have the option to make bi-weekly pre-tax contributions to their HSA account in addition to the contributions made on their behalf by Bountiful City. HSA contribution limits for 2025 are $4,300 for single coverage and $8,550 for family coverage. These limits include contributions made by the employee and the employer.

Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance coverage is provided by PEHP. This coverage is optional and is paid for by the employee. It is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.

Bountiful City pays the premium for LTD coverage which offers 66.67% salary replacement after a 90 day waiting period.

Employees accrue 3.70 hours of sick leave per pay period and there is no cap on accrual. Employees accrue 3.70 hours of vacation leave per pay period and may carry a maximum of 240 hours. Vacation accrual rates increase with years of service. Employees who meet certain criteria may sell back sick and vacation leave annually.

Employees receive twelve paid holidays a year.

A counseling and consultation service through Blomquist Hale is provided to help employees and eligible family members with a wide range of personal issues. This plan is paid for by Bountiful City and there is no out of pocket expense for the employee to utilize this benefit.

Employees may receive COLA (cost of living adjustment) and/or merit salary increases based on performance evaluations, market adjustments, and/or the availability of funds as allocated by the City Council.

Bountiful City funds a pension plan and/or 401(k) account through Utah Retirement Systems (URS) on the employee's behalf. Specific contributions vary based on hire date and the tier the employee falls under and will be discussed further at the time of hire. For more information, please visit www.urs.org. Presently, Bountiful City makes additional contributions to Tier 2 employees 401(k) accounts to equalize contribution rates with Tier 1 employees.

Employees have the option to contribute to a variety of additional savings account options including 401(k), 457, and Roth IRA. Contributions can be made on a pre-tax or post-tax basis through bi-weekly payroll deductions.