Entry-level Police Officer

Provo City

Entry-level police officer enforcing Utah, Provo City, and Utah County laws for Provo City government. Responding to emergencies and completing POST testing and interviews.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeProvo • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $32 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong knowledge of law enforcement practices and procedures, with a focus on community assistance and emergency response. Holds a valid Utah State POST Law Enforcement Officer Certificate and possesses the ability to successfully complete all required testing stages.

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Utah State POST CertificationEmergency ResponseCriminal Background CheckWritten Exam CompletionOral Interview Skills

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Hard Skills

Law Enforcement ProceduresCriminal Activity DetectionEmergency Response ProtocolsPublic AssistanceWritten Exam Completion

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Utah State POST Law Enforcement Officer Certificate

Industry Keywords

Provo City LawsUtah County LawsDrug ScreenEligibility ListNPOST

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Enforce all State of Utah, Provo City, and Utah County laws
Actively seek out and detect criminal activity
Assist the public
Respond to emergencies and alarms
Assist other staff members as needed
Perform other related duties as required
Complete Provo City's written exam, currently the National Police Officer Selection Test (NPOST)
Participate in an in-person, structured oral interview
Candidates who complete all testing stages are placed on the hiring eligibility list
Candidates ranking high enough may interview with Command Staff and/or the Chief of Police

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current Utah State Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Law Enforcement Officer Certificate, or currently enrolled in a POST Academy
High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
Valid, lawful driver's license
Must be 21 years of age by completion of POST Academy
United States citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States who has been legally in the United States for 5 years and has legal authorization to work in the United States
Must successfully pass the written exam and oral interview
Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check prior to appointment
Must successfully complete all stages of the testing process to be placed on the eligibility list
Applicants must disclose relevant information; non-disclosure results in dismissal
Unsatisfactory drug screen results make applicants ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum of six months
Current and valid POST certification is required; lack or expiration results in dismissal

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid vacation leave
Paid sick leave
Paid holidays
Paid bereavement leave
Paid parental leave
Generous employer-paid health insurance
Retirement and pension plans
Free use of the Provo Recreation Center
Free use of Peaks Ice Arena
Free use of City Library
Regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive with the local market
Preference points in the testing process for candidates with at least 6 months of active-duty United States Military service who submit DD-214