Opening Date: March 31, 2025                                            

Closing Date: April 14, 2025

Status: Full-time, Exempt

Pay Range: $68,845.92 - $98,166.44                                               

Schedule: Monday – Friday or option to work four 10-hour shifts, 7:00am – 5:00pm (Fridays off)

Interested applicants must complete an online application found on www.westjordan.utah.gov.

This position is eligible for the extensive benefits the City of West Jordan offers!

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, plus up-front and matching Health Savings Account contributions. Employees also have access to our brand-new Employee Health Center located at City Hall, receive contributions to a pension account through Utah Retirement System, as well as deferred savings account match options. Enjoy work-life balance with substantial paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

The City also offers tuition reimbursement and down payment assistance programs!

SUMMARY

Under direction, to support general police operations, coordinate, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for supporting law enforcement operations in the areas of patrol, investigations, jail, training, crime analysis, administration; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

·      Plan, prioritize, assign, coordinate, and review work related to functions, and programs in the police department under the direct supervision of the Chief of Police.

·      Manage the Department accreditation program and compliance with maintaining accreditation status.

·      Prepare various reports on operations and activities.

·      Manage daily training bulletin distribution and training compliance tracking; reports progress to Command staff and Chief of Police.

·      Assist Chief of Police in community outreach activities and communications. Represent Chief of Police at community events and in external meetings as directed.

·      Assist Chief of Police in developing, implementing, and managing policy for police operations; oversee policy management services for entire department; recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules for assigned staff; participate in the process to implement and maintain department policies and procedures.

·      Oversee the use and care of equipment.

·      Maintain and facilitate public relations and cooperative working relationships with news media, schools, local organizations, and the general public; attend and speak at various community functions and meetings; respond to citizen requests for information; prepare press releases and confer with the media in matters related to assigned activities.

·      Respond to and resolve inquiries.

·      Attend and participate in professional group meetings. Create and prepare police recruitment materials.

·      Analyze and report on data related to police operations including but not limited to police use of force, vehicle pursuits, arrests, traffic related data and police budgets.

·      Create and manage interdepartmental communications. Provide organizational support to the community advisory board.

·      Provide organizational support for the department's citizen academy.

·      Update and manage information of the police web page and department social media accounts.

·      Follow and report on grant programs the department participates in.

·      Conduct position audits and make staffing and job description recommendations.

·      Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Associates degree or 60 or more semester hours with coursework related to law enforcement.

Experience: Ten years of work experience related to public safety operations, public safety training, public relations, and public safety administrative work. Five years of supervisory experience.

Certifications/Licenses:

·      Valid Utah Driver’s License

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

·      Operations, services, and activities of public safety field operations and investigation programs.

·      Public safety training practices, and training curriculum development.

·      Public safety practices, law enforcement policy and public safety risk management practices.

·      Public safety theory, principles and practices and their application to a wide variety of services and programs.

·      Principles and practices of community relations related to public safety.

·      Recent court decisions and how they could affect department and division operations.

·      Functions and objectives of federal, state, and other local law enforcement and public safety agencies.

·      Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting. Safe driving principles and practices.

Skill with:

·      Operating office equipment including computer equipment and software.

·      Operating a motor vehicle safely.

Ability to:

·       Train staff and assist with compliance with annual mandatory training requirements.

·      Communicate effectively with community leaders and other City staff and effectively represent the Chief of Police and Police Department in public engagement efforts.

·      Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.

·      Participate in the recommendation and implementation of goals, objectives, and practices for providing effective and efficient law enforcement services.

·      Properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.

·      Meet and deal with the public tactfully and effectively.

·      Interpret and explain City and Department policies and procedures. Prepare and maintain accurate, and complete records.

·      Prepare clear and concise reports.

·      Respond to requests and inquiries from the public.

·      Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, sensitivity, and the ability to respond to changing situations and needs.

·      Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

·      Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work in a standard office environment which includes reaching, bending, sitting, standing, talking, hearing, and listening.