Police Sergeant Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $68,258.00 - $80,304.00 Annually
Location : Main Campus - Orem
Job Type: FT Nonexempt Salaried Staff
Job Number: FY2706328
Division: VP Administration/Strategic Rel
Department: Public Safety
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
Closing Date: 8/16/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Required Documents Needed to Apply: Resume
Required Licenses or Certifications: POST Certified. Valid driver's license. Supervisory/Leadership Certificate.
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Position Announcement
As a Police Sergeant at Utah Valley University, you will play a key leadership role in creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive campus environment where students, faculty, staff, and visitors can thrive. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through a broad range of responsibilities, including patrol operations, traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, community engagement, and emergency response. Serving as both a first-line supervisor and an active law enforcement professional, you will help guide and develop officers while contributing directly to the safety and well-being of the university community.
This role is ideal for leaders who value service, mentorship, and professional growth. At UVU, you will have the opportunity to apply your policing expertise in a dynamic higher education setting, collaborate with campus partners, support special programs and events, and help shape the next generation of public safety professionals. Your work will combine leadership, problem-solving, and community-focused policing in an environment dedicated to education, inclusion, and student success.
Summary of Responsibilities

• Supervises the activities of subordinate police personnel. Plans, coordinates, and evaluates the operation and goals of police assignments. Carries out human resource activities by evaluating employee performance, initiating disciplinary action, and making commendation recommendations. Exercises direct command in a manner that assures order, appropriate conduct, discipline, and efficiency. Ensures compliance with departmental standards.
• Schedules and organizes the work of subordinate personnel. Disseminates criminal and administrative information to subordinate personnel. Reviews and analyzes reports prepared and submitted by officers for accuracy, completeness, and essential elements. Maintains positive community relations and department image.
• Investigates and resolves internal and external complaints. Identifies training needs and conducts training for department personnel. Performs criminal investigations as needed.
• Perform duties as Incident Commander.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Certification as a Category 1 Peace Officer.
• Three years of police experience.
• POST Certified.
• Valid driver's license.
• Supervisory/Leadership Certificate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least two years of experience in a University setting.
• An associate degree in Police Science, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a related field, completion of a police supervisory/leadership certificate program, and/or field training officer experience.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Knowledge

• Knowledge of Utah Code, local laws, and ordinances.
• Knowledge of investigative tactics, information sources, and a productive line of inquiry.

Skills

• Skills in the use of firearms.
• Interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills are expected to be made independently
• Effective supervisory and management skills.

Abilities

• Operation of a motor vehicle at high speed, in pursuit situations, and in adverse conditions while maintaining a safe operation.
• Able to communicate effectively with a broad group of individuals.
• Must maintain control when others may not.
• Ability to handle high stress, highly volatile situations.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to run and walk around campus to protect all personnel and property.

EEO Statement:
UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.
UVU is pleased to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports employees and their family's overall physical and mental health, protects their income in case of unforeseen illness and life events, and assists in building financial security for retirement and the future.
Highlights from Utah Valley University's benefits package include:

• Medical network and plan options with low employee premiums
• Employer HSA contribution for those that elect the university's High-Deductible Health Plan
• Other tax advantage, reimbursement account options (i.e. Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care)
• Dental and vision plan options
• Incentivized wellness program
• Employer paid basic life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan with an employer contribution of 14.2% based on employee's compensation (100% vested on first day of full-time employment)
• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit waiving up to 18 credit hours (each semester) for employees and their eligible dependents (spouses & children dependents unmarried and up to age 26)
• Generous leave package which includes sick, vacation (staff only), and personal leave; 13 paid holidays; paid medical maternity and parental leave

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Do you currently hold certification as a Category 1 Peace Officer?

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Do you have at least three (3) years of sworn law enforcement experience?

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Are you currently POST certified or eligible for POST certification?

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Do you possess a valid driver's license?

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Have you completed a police supervisory or leadership certificate program?

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Do you have at least two (2) years of law enforcement experience in a college or university setting?

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Do you have field training officer (FTO) experience?

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Have you earned an associate degree or higher in Police Science, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a closely related field?

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Do you have experience supervising sworn law enforcement personnel?

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Have you been responsible for planning, coordinating, or evaluating police operations, assignments, or personnel activities?

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Do you have experience conducting employee performance evaluations and providing coaching, corrective action, or recognition recommendations?

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Have you been responsible for scheduling, assigning, and organizing the work of subordinate personnel?

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Do you have experience reviewing police reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with departmental standards?

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Have you conducted training, identified training needs, or provided instruction to law enforcement personnel?

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Do you have experience conducting criminal investigations and/or investigating internal or external complaints?

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