Job Description

CEDAR CITY CORPORATION is seeking certified and non certified law enforcement officers. This position will close June 6, 2025 and interviews will be held June 12, 2025.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Under general supervision, performs professional duties in enforcing federal, state and local laws to preserve the peace, and protect the rights and property of all people. Performs related responsibilities as required. See full job descriptions on our website .

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be a United States Citizen or a legal permanent resident continuously for the past five years.
2. High school diploma or equivalent
3. Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
4. Must possess a valid Utah Driver License.
5. Must have no felony or domestic violence convictions.
6. Must pass and maintain department physical fitness standards.
7. Must be certified in Utah as a special functions officer or a law enforcement officer or certified as a law enforcement officer in another state with the ability to challenge the Utah POST Certification.

SALARY/BENEFITS: The starting wage with no experience is $25.51/hour or $53,072/annually. We also give wage credit for experience up to ten years. The City participates in the Utah Retirement System and currently provides health, dental, vision and life insurance.

OTHER BENEFITS:

1. Insurance premiums paid 100% by Cedar City.
2. Contributions to a Health Savings Account.
3. All equipment and uniforms, including dry cleaning, are provided.
4. Take home cars for employee's who live within 25 miles of the Cedar City Police Department.
5. Free access to city swimming pool, golf course and open horse-riding pass at the Cross Hollow Event Center for employee and dependent family members.
6. Twelve paid Holidays per year.
7. 40 hours of paid vacation & 48 hours of sick leave upon hire
8. Sick leave, 1 day per month of service with no top out limit.
9. Compensation time can be accrued up to 480 hours.
10. Shift differential pay
11. Overtime available for hours worked over 80 in a 14-day pay period.
12. Free Police Gym membership for self /spouse/children age 12-18.
13. Educational Assistance Opportunities.
14. Employee assistance program (Counseling)
15. 80 hours annual military leave

DUTY OPPORTUNITIES:

Patrol, K-9, Mountain Bike Patrol, Motor Officer, School Resource Officer, Detective, Drug Task Force, S.W.A.T., Firearms Instructor, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Emergency Vehicle Operation Instructor, Physical Fitness Instructor, Taser Instructor, Less Lethal Instructor, Field Training Officer, Crisis Intervention Team, Crisis Negotiations.

APPLICATION/RESUMES: Interested candidates must complete online application process at

INFORMATION: For additional information call Human Resources at (435) 865-2880.

Cedar city promotes a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent on successfully passing a drug test.

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