Job Description
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
June 30th, 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 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 include a 1.5-mile run, 300-meter shuttle run, push-ups, sit-ups, bench press, vertical jump, and/or a 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.
CURRENT PRIMARY BENEFITS: - Medical - The City currently pays 97% of medical insurance premiums (traditional and high-deductible plans available through PEHP).
- Dental - The City will pay 50% of dental insurance premiums for family coverage
- Other supplemental insurance coverages are available at employee cost
- Utah Retirement System (URS) - full pension plan with death benefit + Social Security
- 401k - in addition to pension, the city pays 1.5% of a regular full-time employee's gross wage into a 401K or 457 retirement account on behalf of the employee. If an employee elects to make a voluntary contribution to the retirement savings account, the city will pay a matching contribution of up to 1.5% into a retirement savings plan through Utah Retirement Systems for a maximum City contribution of 3% of the employee's wage.
- Paid Holidays - 12 annual paid holidays
- Vacation Hours - 80 hrs years 0 to 2; 96 hrs yrs 3 to 5; 120 hrs yrs 6 to 10; 160 hrs yrs 11+. Vacation buy-back option available.
- Sick Hours - 96 hours (12 days) of sick leave each year. Sick leave buy-back option available.
- Take Home Vehicle (within a certain radius of work) - Ford F150, typically replaced every 2 yrs
- Long-Term Disability; $50k Life Insurance for employee/$5k spouse/$2.5k children and Surviving Spouse Trust Fund - Paid in full by City
- 2 hours paid fitness/exercise time per week; 24/7 access to cardio/weight room & locker room
- Aquatics Center passes & free City facility rentals
- Tuition Reimbursement - $1,500 - $2,000 annually for qualifying programs
- Training & additional certifications are strongly supported and encouraged
- Advancement opportunities are available as the department matures; corporal advancement can be obtained by meeting department criteria.
NATURE OF THE WORK Members of the Lindon Police Department conduct peace officer duties at the full-performance level, to include 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 to 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 procedural 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.
- Attend 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 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 include 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' 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, or certifiable, 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.
- 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 a 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 to include rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays;
- May be required to report to work after normal hours for emergencies, callouts, or city events;
- Light to heavy physical effort is required with the ability to lift and/or move more than 100 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.
- Job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the job requirements change.
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. Lindon City
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Local area, Live in, Shift work, Night shift, Rotating shift,