Police Officer

The UPD is no longer accepting applications for Police Officer positions.

UPD Police Officers perform a wide variety of police functions, including but not limited to:  Crime repression, crime prevention, protection of personal liberties, and serve the citizens of Herriman, Holladay, Kearns, Magna, Millcreek, Riverton, and unincorporated areas of Salt Lake County.  Officers work a variety of hours including day, afternoon, or graveyard shifts, holidays, and weekends.

Pay and Benefits

Entry level $16.97 hour
Experienced law enforcement officers –  1 year credit for 2 years experience; salary is based on UPD step pay plan.
Health, Dental, and Retirement.


Physical Fitness exam

All applicants must pass the physical fitness exam to move on to the next testing phase.


Oral Interviews
Applicants will be asked to respond to a series of questions designed to assess their ability to be successful in their position.
As openings become available, applicants, based on final ranking, will be invited to the hiring process, which includes a thorough and extensive background investigation.  The investigation includes, but is not limited to, past work history, a criminal history check, a credit history check, and a polygraph examination.

NPOST (National Police Officer Selection Test) Information

Applicants must pass the National Police Officer Selection Test (NPOST) with an overall score of 85%. The NPOST written test is one of the testing components; therefore, scores must be attached to the application. This requirement applies to law enforcement certified and non-certified applicants. This test is not given by the Unified Police Department and must be taken at one of the testing centers in Utah that administers the NPOST (see below).

The written test is a multiple-choice, true/false, and short answer test, and is designed to assess the applicant’s skills in the following area:


Because of the time it takes to receive the NPOST test results, applicants who have not previously taken the test are strongly encouraged to take the test as soon as possible. Test results can take 2 – 3 weeks to be mailed to applicant. It is the responsibility of applicants to make certain the Unified Police Department receives their NPOST score with their application.

SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SKILL CENTER
Rosie Koehler
1575 South State Street Room W-124
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Phone: (801) 957-3257
Fax: (801) 957-3315
Testing: Every Tuesday and Wednesday (except Federal/State holidays or college closures) at 5:45pm.
Fee: $30 Must have current government-issued photo ID.

DAVIS APPLIED TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Julie Wood, Assessment Technician
Marie Sherwood, Assessment Clerk
550 East 300 South Kaysville, UT 84037
Phone: (801) 593-2361 or 593-2336
Testing: Monday 7:45 to 2:30, Tuesday 7:45 to 4:30 & Thursday 7:45 to 11:30
Contact front desk for scheduling.
Fee $30 Requires Picture I.D. is REQUIRED

UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY
Phone: (801) 863-8269
Fax: (801) 764-7076 Call for appointment to test. http://www.uvsc.edu/testingservices/students/othertests.html

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY TESTING CENTER
1112 University Circle Ogden, UT 84408-1112
Phone: (801) 626-6803
Fax: (801) 626-7812
Testing: Wednesdays at 2:00 & 6:00 Call for specific information.

BRIDGERLAND APPLIED TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Wendy Glover
1301 North 600 West Logan, UT 84321
Phone: (435) 750-3188
Fax: (435) 750-3046
Testing: April - October -Contact Wendy for specific dates and an appointment for testing.

COLLEGE OF EASTERN UTAH TESTING CENTER
Jeanette Parker
451 East 400 North Price, UT 84501
Phone: (435) 637-2120 Ext. 5325
Fax: (435) 613-5112
Testing: 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday at 1:00 p.m. by appointment.

COLLEGE OF EASTERN UTAH - SAN JUAN CAMPUS
Ms. Shirley Clarke
639 West 100 South Blanding, UT 84511
Phone: (435) 678-2201 Ext. 171
Fax: (435) 678-2220
Call for dates and appointment for testing.

DIXIE STATE COLLEGE TESTING CENTER
Debbie Bartlett
225 South 700 East ( career/financial aid bldg, 1st floor )
St. George, UT 84770
Phone: (435) 652-7692
Fax: (435) 656-4016
Testing: Thursdays 6pm for $35 or by appointment only for $45

SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY
Blaine Edwards Student Development Center
351 West Center ST 169 Cedar City, UT 84720
Phone: (435) 586-5419
Fax: (435) 865-8055
Testing: By appointment.

UINTAH BASIN APPLIED TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Wayne Embelton
1100 E Lagoon Street (124-5) Roosevelt, UT 84066
Phone: (435) 722-4523
Fax: (435) 722-5804 Testing:
Contact testing center for appointment.
Open every day from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday.