POLICE OFFICER
Ephraim City Job Announcement Salary: $28.82 – $42.46 D.O.E Opening Date: October 26, 2026 Status: Full-Time Closing Date: Open until filled Work Hours: 12-Hour Shifts (Variable) Department: Police Department Work Location: Ephraim City Hall Supervisor: Police Sergeant
Special Notes:
PRIOR LAW ENFORCMENT EXPERIENCE IS PREFERED. MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO WITHIN 20 MILES OF THE EPHRAIM CITY LIMITS. THIS RECRUITMENT IS INTENDED TO ESTABLISH A HIRING ROSTER. APPLICANTS MUST BE LEO CERTIFIED AT THE DATE OF HIRE. COMPETITIVE PAY SCALE FOR LEO AND CORRECTIONS QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE! Upon hiring, a new full-time officer will receive service credit for Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) qualifying experience on a one-to-one basis, rounded to the nearest whole year, up to a maximum of eleven years. Corrections experience will be credited on a two-to-one basis, also rounded to the nearest whole year.
GENERAL PURPOSE
Provide professional police services through engaged community partnerships consistent with the values of Ephraim City by performing a variety of law enforcement duties related to enforcing the laws, maintaining the peace, along with serving and protecting the citizens of Ephraim.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- LEO certified
- Valid Utah Class D Driver License
- Successful completion of examination process which may include a written examination, physical examination, background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological examination and evaluation, drug screen, and oral interviews.
- Subject to 24-hour call-out
BENEFITS
· 12-hour shifts · Take home car program · Flexible health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life · 100 hours of paid holiday · Paid vacation and sick leave · Non-contributory public safety retirement for Tier I, and up to 4.73% for Tier II through Utah Retirement Systems. · 401k match program
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- General knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques and equipment; applicable Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances and departmental rules and regulations; hazardous waste classifications and emergency procedures related to control, containment and confinement; investigative procedures and practices; legal liabilities associated with arrest and law enforcement; court room procedures and rules of evidence.
- Skill in the use of firearms, the operation of police vehicles and other specialized equipment including breathalyzers, radar units, police batons and restraining devices; basic CPR, First Aid and emergency response driving.
- Ability to qualify with department issued weapons as required.
- Ability to operate a personal computer and Microsoft products.
- Ability to react effectively in emergency, life and death, and stress situations; exhibit imagination, initiative and problem-solving capability in coping with a variety of law enforcement situations; follow standard safety practices and procedures common to law enforcement work; perform work requiring good physical condition; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please submit a city application form and resume in person or by mail to Ephraim City, Human Resources, 5 S Main St, Ephraim City, Utah 84627, or by email to cmaudsley@ephraim.gov, or by fax to (801) 283-4867. Application forms may be obtained online at www.ephraim.gov or contact the city. E.O.E. For any questions regarding the hiring process, you may call the Ephraim City Police Department at 435-283-4602 Ephraim City is an Equal Opportunity Employer