To seek employment as a Utah police officer, one must ensure that he or she fulfills all minimum requirements prior to submitting an application (listed below). If an individual meets the requirements listed by a department, they can apply and then follow the hiring process. Utah applicants must undergo both written and physical tests and also have extensive checks done into one’s background, and one or more interviews. If an individual is offered employment as a Utah officer, they can then attend a police academy training program. Once graduated from basic training at the police academy, a Utah cadet will then undergo training on the field under the direct supervision of a training officer. Those who satisfactorily complete all of this could then become a Utah police officer.
How to Become a Utah Police Officer
Utah requirements are extremely similar to what is outlined on the homepage: the average national requirements of police officers. An individual in Utah needs to be 21 years or older when they apply and take the first test in the hiring process. They need to be a legal citizen, have a state driver’s license, and have obtained their high school diploma or GED.
Salaries for Utah Police Officer Jobs
The general yearly salary of Utah police officers is around 44,000, which is competitive to the national average. Those wishing to make more may choose to further their education or earn promotions. A detective in Utah for instance can make around 56,000 a year, and police supervisors in Utah can make 64,000 a year. All of these numbers are state averages which means in actuality an officer of these ranks may make more or less depending on their education background, level of prior experience, and the geographic location in which they work and serve. Rural officers generally make less money than urban officers.
Utah Law Enforcement School Degrees
Although it is not required by every police department in Utah, having a college degree may be a wise choice following high school if you are looking to go into a law enforcement career. The list below shows educational institutions in Utah which provide criminal justice related programs. Even if it is not required, it may set you apart from other applicants and also may ensure a higher starting pay for those with a degree. Having a more specific area of study may make you even more desirable (such as forensics).
- DeVry University
9350 South 150th East, SUite 420, Sandy, UT 84070
801-565-5110
- Dixie State College of Utah
225 South University Avenue, St. George, UT 84770
435-652-7500
- Eagle Gate College
5588 South Green Street, Murray, UT 84123
801-333-8100
- Everest College
3280 W 3500 Street, West Valley City, UT 84119
801-840-4800
- ITT Technical Institute
920 West Levoy Drive, Murray, UT 84123
801-263-33213
- Provo College
1450 W 820 North, Provo, UT 84601
801-818-8900
- Salt Lake Community College
4600 S Redwood Road, Salt Lake City, UT 84123
1-801-957-7522
- Snow College
150 East College Ave, Ephraim, UT 84627
435-283-7000
- Southern Utah University
351 West University Boulevard, Cedar City, UT 84720
435-586-7700
- Utah State University Eastern
451 East 400 North, Price, UT 84501
435-613-5000
- Utah Valley University
800 West University Parkway, Orem, UT 84058
801-863-4636
- Weber State University
3848 Harrison Blvd., Ogden, UT 84408
801-626-6000
- Westminster College
1840 South 1300 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84105
801-484-7651