Employment

West Bountiful is a great place to work!

For our full time employees, we offer great benefits and a respectful working environment. We also offer many opportunities for seasonal employment in our Parks department and at Lakeside Golf Course. Drug screen testing is required of all employees. West Bountiful is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All job applicants are required to submit an Employment Application. Once completed, it can be dropped off at City Hall, 550 N 800 West, West Bountiful, or emailed to  [email protected]

POLICE OFFICER I / PATROL DIVISION

OPEN DATE:                         September 17, 2026

CLOSE DATE:                       Until Filled, First Review October 5, 2026

Position Title:                      Police Officer I / Patrol Division

Salary Range:                      $29.84 per hour to $41.23 depending on experience

Department:                         Police

Summary Statement of Overall Purpose/Goal of Position:

Under the supervision and direction of Sergeants, Assistant Chief and the Chief of Police, the Police Officer is responsible for all general uniform police operations. Those operations include the following but are not limited to: patrolling West Bountiful City to interdict any criminal activity, render aid, arrest or cite when appropriate, and protect and promote the public peace. The Police Officer will be the initial investigator in allegations of criminal activity and will be responsible for the timely and thorough initial investigation of the incident. The police officer will be expected to provide a courteous, professional, and competent law enforcement product to the community.

Essential Duties:

  • Work at the direction of the patrol division Sergeants, Assistant Chief and Chief of Police.
  • Respond promptly and professionally to calls for service from the community.
  • Maintains a high standard of professionalism.
  • Adheres to all laws and city and department policies while performing patrol duties.
  • Investigates and reports on incidents or events that a police response is requested by police dispatch, a supervisor, or member of the community.
  • Compiles and completes all documentation required in the initial response, investigation, and resolution of incidents or events the patrol officer is called upon or directed to respond to.
  • Must be able to follow up on cases when appropriate.
  • Investigates or responds to those events or incidents that occur in the presence of the patrol officer which are not received through dispatch or supervisory channels.
  • Proactively patrols the city to maintain a high-profile presence in the community to discourage criminal activity.
  • Performs traffic enforcement while patrolling to ensure the safety of the city streets.
  • Interacts with the community in a positive manner to foster goodwill and community confidence.
  • On a regular basis, trains and receives instruction on investigative techniques, interview skills, firearms use, crime scene management, traffic enforcement techniques, and personal communication skills to provide the highest level of police service to the community.
  • Testify in court to present verbal and physical evidence regarding traffic and criminal prosecutions.
  • Provide general and specific information to the community.

 

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