Police Officer - Lateral

Police Officer - Lateral

The Herriman City Police Department is seeking exceptional individuals to join our highly respected and community-supported law enforcement team. We pride ourselves on being one of the most trusted and appreciated police departments in the region-and we're looking for officers who share our dedication to public service, professionalism, and teamwork.

Our officers are recognized for making a real impact. With strong leadership, a supportive team culture, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Herriman City has been repeatedly recognized by the Salt Lake Tribune as one of Utah's "Top Places to Work."

General Purpose Protect people and property by preventing crime; enforcing laws; apprehending suspects; monitoring traffic; keeping the peace; always while valuing community partnerships with empathy and compassion.

Essential Functions

• Apprehends suspects as needed by responding to complaints and calls for help; observing violations; making arrests. Determines when there is reasonable suspicion to detain, when probable cause exists to search and arrest, and when force may be used and to what degree.
• Prevents crime by explaining and enforcing applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; mediating disputes; patrolling assigned area; responding to notices of disturbances; conducting searches; observing suspicious activities; detaining suspects. Upholds constitutional right of all individuals.
• Conducts criminal investigations by gathering evidence; interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects. Protects victims and makes arrests of offenders as needed.
• Apprehends fleeing suspects and performs rescue operations which may involve quickly entering and exiting a law enforcement patrol vehicle; running, lifting, carrying, and dragging heavy objects; climbing over and pulling oneself up over obstacles; jumping down from elevated surfaces; climbing through openings; jumping over obstacles, ditches, and streams; crawling in confined areas; balancing on uneven or narrow surfaces; and using body force to gain entrance through barriers.
• Loads, unloads, aims, and fires, from a variety of body positions, a handgun, rifle, and other agency firearms under conditions of stress that justify the use of deadly force and at levels of proficiency prescribed in certification standards.
• Maintains operations by following department policies and procedures; recommending changes.
• Writes and files crime case reports, arrest reports, complaint reports, traffic accident reports for each case handled during the shift; issues tickets to traffic violators and testifies in court.
• Fulfills court orders by serving warrants and commitments.
• Reads and comprehends legal and non-legal documents, including the preparation and processing of such documents as citations, affidavits, and warrants.
• Maintains safe traffic conditions by monitoring and directing traffic; enforcing laws and ordinances; investigating accidents; providing escort; reporting unsafe streets and facilities.
• Minimizes personal injury by rescuing and reviving victims; radioing for medical assistance.
• Ensures operation of equipment by practicing use; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; notifying supervisor of needed repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by studying applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; practicing skills; participating in professional societies.
• Conducts visual and audio surveillance for extended periods of time.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Other duties as requested

Minimum Qualifications

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Work Environment