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Police Personnel Hiring Process
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Minimum Requirements
Minimum qualifications to become a Police Officer for the City of West Jordan are:
- One year of experience working with the public.
- Equivalent to a high school diploma supplemented by completion of POST Academy course of study. Two years of college are desirable.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.
- Possession of POST Basic Law Enforcement Certificate at the time of hiring.
Getting Started
The City of West Jordan does not sponsor individuals to go through POST courses. Therefore, interested applicants must obtain the required certification on their own.
• Satellite Academy
The Utah POST oversees and regulates several satellite academies in the state, which offer basic training programs. Satellite academies generally hold classes during the evening and weekend hours to accommodate those working full time. Because the classes are only a few hours every night, it takes longer to complete the training. This is a full certification course (Special Functions and Law Enforcement Officer). Contact the individual academies for enrollment information. You may contact Utah POST at (801)256-2300 for more information.
The following are the Satellite Academies:
Weber State University
Salt Lake Community College
Department of Corrections – Fred House Academy
Utah Valley State College
Bridgerland Applied Technology Center
Uinta Basin Applied Technology Center
Dixie College
Testing Process
- Written Test – The City uses various validated written selection tests.
- Physical Agility Test – The City follows the URMMA Physical Fitness Standards:
1.5 miles in 15:54 minutes
Bench Press (push 75% of body weight one time)
Push ups – 25 (no time)
Sit-ups – 35 in 1 minute
Vertical Jump – 16 inches - Assessment Center – This includes a panel interview, role play exercise, and written in-basket exercise.
- Final Interview with the Chief of Police – Recommended applicants will be interviewed by the Chief and a hiring list will be generated.
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