POLICE OFFICER (Certifiable, In POST, or Lateral Transfer)

POLICE OFFICER

Police Officer I : $30.26–$30.87 per hour

Police Officer II : $33.17–$35.20 per hour

Corporal / Police Officer III : $39.34–$48.91 per hour

The Tooele City Police Department is seeking experienced lateral transfer officers, certifiable officers, or current POST cadets to fill an opening and to create a roster for future openings with the department.

We know you have options in today's competitive labor market. Here's why joining us is a great choice :

• Strong support for law enforcement, from the Mayor on down.
• Excellent equipment and training.
• A modern, purpose-built police facility designed with safety and functionality in mind. Located at 50 N. Garden Street, our HR team proudly calls it "Tooele Five-O."
• Competitive pay, including year-for-year lateral credit for prior sworn LEO experience.
• A transparent Salary Schedule available on the City's website, with HR ready to provide pay estimates.
• Robust retirement benefits, with the City covering a significant share of costs, which is often paid out-of-pocket elsewhere.
• A student loan repayment program for college or POST-related debt.
• Recognized by Forbes as one of America's top ten "Friendliest Cities," and highlighted by AARP's Livability Index for inclusivity and opportunity.
• Most importantly : exceptional people. Our officers will tell you-there's something truly special about the team here.

Our 45 police officers serve a community of 41,000 residents and responded to roughly 17,000 calls last year, making us a very busy department.

Our organization is committed to integrity and ethical conduct. We value the camaraderie and trust among officers, support a healthy balance between work and family, and maintain a culture that prioritizes officer safety. Our police officers are well trained, well equipped and dedicated to addressing crime while honoring the constitutional rights of all community members.

Position will remain open until December 5th, 2025. Apply now!

DISCLAIMER - Tooele City is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Positions deemed safety-sensitive and / or that require a CDL are subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug / alcohol testing during employment. Background checks , including criminal history checks, are required for applicants age 18 and older. Criminal history records are not an automatic disqualification from employment with Tooele City. Our general background policies & procedures can be found on our website at : click on City Departments, Human Resources, Personnel Policies and Procedures, Hiring and Job Assignments. To be employed in a position that requires driving , you must possess and maintain a valid Utah State Driver License (or obtain prior to hire), 12 months experience driving (not including time for learner's permit), and have a driving record acceptable for Tooele City's insurance and risk management standards. Tooele City is an equal opportunity employer . Applicants needing an accommodation in the application or selection process may contact the HR office. Tooele City participates in the E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees after an offer of employment has been accepted. For more information on E-Verify, please visit DHS.GOV / E-VERIFY.

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