Police Officer

• 80 hours vacation leave accrued annually (additional credit may be given for URS years of service)
• 64 hours personal leave annually (pro-rated based on the remaining time left in the year)
• 104 hours holiday leave annually
• 40 hours sick leave accrued annually
• City funded 401(a) retirement
• Participation in Utah Retirement Systems
• Contribution to 401(k) for Tier II retirement system employees
• Health insurance and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement

• Meet performance standards established with the employee's supervisor.
• Patrol all areas of Riverton City in various police vehicles, on a bicycle, or on foot, checking for criminal activity and its potential.
• Respond to calls for assistance and secure crime scenes for evidence searches.
• Conduct preliminary investigations and interview complainants, witnesses, and suspects.
• Complete complaint questionnaires.
• Perform case follow-up.
• Assist with investigation activities as assigned and make arrests.
• Control traffic and enforce traffic laws and ordinances, assist motorists, and issue citations and warnings for traffic violations.
• Investigate D.U.I.'s, reckless drivers, accidents involving motor vehicles, parking problems, and traffic-related hazards.
• Collect and classify data; create, enter, edit, and retrieve reports from the police records management system.
• Serve processes, notices, summons, and subpoenas; keep records of dispositions.
• Prepare for court cases and testify in court when required.
• Transport prisoners and subdue unruly prisoners when necessary.
• Clean and maintain assigned firearms, vehicles, and other special equipment.
• Perform ongoing public relations to enhance the image of the department within the community.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain productive working relationships with other employees and supervisor(s).
• Be present at assigned duty location, on time and with proper equipment, unless authorized leave.
• All other duties as assigned by higher-ranking officers or the Chief of Police.
• Any other responsibilities that would be required to maintain effective operations of the department.

• Graduation from High School or GED.
• Utah POST-certified or certifiable law enforcement officer status required.
• 1+ years of previous law enforcement experience working as a police officer required.
• If retired, certifiable by Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training based on continued completion of the 40-hour annual training requirement.
• Preference will be given to those candidates with related post-high school education.
• Current Utah Class D Driver's License with a good driving record.
• Ability to maintain the medical and physical fitness standard (Cooper Institute) required by Riverton City and Riverton Police Department.
• Must maintain firearms proficiency.
• Must pass a background check.

• Ability to prioritize work based on department and production objectives.
• Ability to manage projects simultaneously.
• Must be highly self-motivated and customer-focused.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, & holidays when needed; the schedule may vary weekly.
• Positive attitude and ability to work with a variety of different people at various levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with email and the internet required.
• Beginner level in MS Word is required.
• Beginner level in MS Excel is preferred.
• Excellent oral communication skills are required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, multi-tasking, and decision-making skills are required.
• Ability to make difficult decisions and be resilient in the face of adversity.
• Must be a team player who exemplifies professionalism and is committed to providing the absolute best police services.
• Ability to be flexible and a willingness to view other perspectives with humility and openness.
• Must have high ethics, morals, and standards.
• Basic technical skills with a police radio and body cams are required.

Riverton City