Police Officer - SFO/BCO/Non-Certified

Description

• If you have your LEO certification with Police Officer experience and have passed FTO, please apply as a Lateral Police Officer.
• If you hold an active LEO certification but have not passed a Police Officer FTO program with a state or local law enforcement agency/department (includes those who have worked as an Agent with AP&P), please apply as a Certifiable Police Officer.
• If you are currently attending a police academy, please apply as a Currently Attending Police Officer.

Learn more here: West Valley City Police Department Recruitment / Hiring 

• Copy of passing NPOST results (not required for out of state applicants to submit an application*). A passing score is 70% or higher in each section of the test. The test must be certified by Stanard and Associates. This is required for West Valley PD even though Utah POST no longer requires the NPOST.

*Out of state applicants: Please upload a copy of your registration receipt for the NPOST exam to your application in place of the results. We recommend you take the NPOST exam while you are in town for the physical test. Passing the NPOST is a requirement to move forward in our hiring process.

• SFO and/or BCO Certification
• Copy of College Diploma

• Application - All applications must be filled out correctly and include the required attachments
• Personal Background Investigation - First Review
• Physical Fitness Test - Tentatively scheduled for January 5th, 2027 at 2pm. Date subject to change.
  • Vertical Jump (14.5 inches)
  • Push-Ups (14 Reps - Maximum repetitions with no time constraint and no rest during this phase of the test)
  • Isometric Plank (:30)
  • 1.5 Mile Run (16:11)
• Preliminary Panel Interview - Tentatively scheduled for January 6th, 2027. Date subject to change.
• Personal Background Investigation - Full Investigation
• Chief of Police Panel Interview
• Conditional Offer of Employment
• CVSA, Psychological Examination, Medical Examination, Drug Screening, & MVR
• Final Offer

The position of Police Officer is subordinate to the Chief of Police and all other ranking officers in the department. 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 departmental policies and procedures and state statutes.

• Graduation from high school or possession of GED certificate.
• Possess a valid Utah driver’s license or have the ability to obtain one.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
• Must attach a copy of passing Stanard & Associates NPOST exam scores (A passing score is 70% or higher in each section of the test).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen; or A lawful permanent resident of the United States who has been in the United States legally for the five years immediately before the day on which the application is made; and has legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Have the ability to work independently.

• Moderately heavy physical activity.
• Required to stand, walk or sit uncomfortably for extended periods of time.

The job places life or personal safety at risk. Exposure to stress as a result of increased responsibility and human behavior. Exposure to disagreeable elements such as cold, damp, heat and noise.  Intermittent exposure to infections, disease, disturbed or emotionally unbalanced individuals, and critical incidents that involve citizens that are seriously injured or have lost their lives.  Subject to traffic hazards during emergency responses through heavy traffic. May be subject to shift work or assignments which require non-traditional work schedules. Ability to be recalled and respond to critical incidents as required.  Willingness and ability to work overtime as workload dictates.

West Valley City is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” and selects, hires, promotes, and compensates employees without regard to race, religion, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, color, national origin, or any other non-meritorious factor. The City evaluates applicants for employment or candidates for promotion based upon their knowledge, skills, experience, education, and potential for job performance consistent with the needs of the position.