Police Officer

LINDON CITY JOB OPENING
Police Officer
(Pay Range 19 - $29.13 to $43.65/hr, DOQ)
Open until filled.
(First group of applicants will be reviewed on December 29th, 2025)

Lindon City is seeking qualified applicants to fill openings for the position of Police Officer. Lindon City, Utah (pop. 12,500) is a vibrant, growing community situated along the Wasatch Mountains about 45 minutes south of Salt Lake City. In 2009, 2011, and 2013, Lindon City was ranked by CNN Money Magazine as one of the 100 'Best Places to Live in America' and has been identified by Safewise.com as one of the safest cities in Utah. Lindon has full-time police, fire, and EMS services that operate out of its newer Public Safety Building (opened in February 2017). The Department consists of 16 FT officers, 5 PT reserve officers, 3 administrative staff, and a PT Emergency Planning Coordinator.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Applications must include a current resume, a cover letter or writing sample, and a completed Lindon City General Employment Application (available online at https://lindoncity.applicantpro.com/jobs/ or at City offices located at 100 North State Street, Lindon, UT 84042). This position is open until filled. The selection process may include an oral panel, an administrative interview, and a physical fitness evaluation. The fitness evaluation will consist of a 1.5-mile run, 300-meter shuttle run, push-ups, sit-ups, bench press, vertical jump, and/or practical fitness scenario, which includes physical and cognitive abilities. Finalists for the position will be required to pass a comprehensive background investigation, as well as complete polygraph, psychological, drug, and medical examinations.

Job Description:

TITLE: Police Officer
DEPARTMENT: Police Department
STATUS: Regular Full-Time
FLSA CODE: Non-Exempt
PAY: $29.13 to $43.65/hr (pay range 19) depending on qualifications (years of experience, education, military service, specialty training). An additional one-time yearly merit pay bonus is currently available if topped out in the pay scale.

NATURE OF THE WORK

Members of the Lindon Police Department conduct peace officer duties at the full-performance level,
including the promotion of community safety and equitable law enforcement within the City. The
position of Police Officer is subordinate to the Chief of Police and other ranking officers within the
department. Officers are 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 department
policy and procedure as well as state statute.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism, including the ability to work as a team, to
lead, and be directed.
• Respond promptly and professionally to calls for service.
• Prepare various reports, records, memoranda, and other necessary records to ensure
compliance with statutory provisions and procedure requirements.
• Make public presentations on crime prevention, safety, and emergency preparedness.
• Ability to operate firearms and other modern police equipment; operate modern office
equipment; operate a motor vehicle safely.
• Testify and present verbal and physical evidence in court regarding criminal and traffic
violations.
• Attends training provided by the department for career development.
• Coordinate activities with other divisions, departments, and jurisdictions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Considerable knowledge of:
• Criminal laws, codes, and ordinances, and court interpretations, including rights of citizens,
apprehension, arrest, search and seizure, and rules of evidence.

Ability to:
• Interact effectively with the general public, elected officials, administrators, co-workers, and
representatives of outside agencies and businesses.
• Provide positive leadership, direction, and guidance to department staff.
• Develop and achieve department goals and objectives with quality training, personal
development, and wellness activities that promote personal growth within the department.
• Analyze issues, evaluate alternatives, and make logical recommendations based on findings.
• Keep and prepare accurate reports and records.

Skilled in:
• Using tact, prudence, and good judgment to de-escalate tense situations.
• Verbal and written communication methods, including explaining complex laws, codes,
regulations, and ordinances in a clear and concise manner.
• Tactical law enforcement procedures and proper use of law enforcement equipment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Desired: 2 years of experience as a full-time peace officer
• High School Diploma or GED
• Preference given to military veterans
• Preference given for bachelor's and advanced degrees
• Preference given for previous law enforcement promotion.
• Preference given for law enforcement specialty training certification.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
• Requires a valid State of Utah driver's license.
• Must be certified as a Utah Law Enforcement Officer (L.E.O). Applicants certified in other
states must pass the Utah State POST waiver test prior to hire.
• May be required to participate in a physical fitness program and meet minimum fitness
standards.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• May include long periods of sitting or standing with occasional exposure to weather, noise,
confined spaces, chemicals, mechanical hazards, and dangerous situations, including threat to life;
• Must be able to operate a city vehicle;
• Requires the ability to work shifts day and night for 12 hours at a time;
• May be required to report to work after normal hours for emergencies, call-outs, or city events;
• Some light to medium physical effort is required with the ability to lift and carry 25 pounds;
• Must have vision to observe emergency scenes and investigations, and to read printed
materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before
groups and over the telephone and/or radio.
• Work requires regular exposure to deadlines and stressful situations, including contact with
individuals in emotionally charged situations.

Lindon City Corporation in an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lindon City will not base its hiring
decisions on non-meritorious factors such as race, color, national origin, sex, religion. Lindon
City will not refuse to hire an individual who is disabled who is capable of performing the
essential requirements of the position with reasonable accommodations when they do not
create undue hardship.

Hiring is conditioned upon submission to and successfully passing a drug screen and
background check.