POST Basic Training Specialist
State of Utah
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POST Investigator
State of Utah
180 Department of Public Safety
Location
Utah, 84129
Salary
$48.78 - $60.36
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves investigating complaints of police officer misconduct, checking the backgrounds of people applying to police academies, and teaching basic training classes like report writing and interviewing.
It's a key role in helping maintain trust in law enforcement across Utah.
A good fit would be someone with years of police experience who is detail-oriented, skilled at investigations, and comfortable teaching others.
Key Requirements
- Current Law Enforcement (LEO) certification and Utah POST certification required
- Minimum 7 years of law enforcement experience
- Minimum 2 years of investigative experience
- Extensive experience with teaching and training presentations
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs
- Reside within 50 miles of the POST office in Sandy, Utah
Full Job Description
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POST Investigator
The Utah Department of Public Safety, Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) is looking for an Investigator to investigate officer misconduct cases, conduct applicant backgrounds and teach some basic training courses. This person will play an integral role in POST's mission to strengthen faith and confidence in law enforcement for the citizens of Utah.
Principal Duties:
- Conduct investigations into officer misconduct complaints of inappropriate activities, and/or illegal actions.
- Teach basic training courses: report writing, interview and interrogation, etc.
- Review and process police academy candidates' applications to determine entrance eligibility.
- Enforces laws, rules, and regulations.
- Conducts investigations into allegations of a variety of inappropriate activities, rules infractions or illegal actions.
- Identifies problems or potential problem areas and recommends solutions.
- Interprets, clarifies, explains and applies agency policy and procedures, business practices, federal or state laws and regulations, etc.
- Ensures compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines, etc.
- Receives, researches and responds to incoming questions or complaints; provides information, explains policy and procedures, and/or facilitates a resolution.
- Maintains detailed inspection or investigation records, prepares reports, and attends to other related administrative requirements.
- Acts as an expert witness.
- Gives testimony and /or recommendations in court cases and/or hearings.
- Provides assistance and/or on-the-job training.
- Is currently Law Enforcement (LEO) certified
- Has a minimum seven (7) years law enforcement experience
- Has a minimum two (2) years investigative experience
- Has extensive experience with teaching and training presentations
- Is self motivated
- Is meticulous and thorough
- Has the ability to take a concept and turn it into a finished product
- Has knowledge on interviewing techniques and processes
- Has the ability to read, interpret and apply laws, administrative rules, case law to facts of cases
May be given to current Department of Public Safety employees.
Supplemental Information:
- POST certification; Peace Officer Standards Training in Utah is required
- A valid driver license is required to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in this state per UCA53-3- 202(1)(a).
- Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
- Applicants are subject to drug screening and extensive background investigation prior to final offer of employment.
- Incumbent shall reside within 50 miles of POST (410 West 9800 South, Sandy, Utah)
The State of Utah offers a total compensation package that consists of much more than your paycheck. Some of the generous benefits that the State of Utah provides are: 3 medical plans, 3 dental plans, 4 vision plans, 401K match, 104 hours of annual leave, 104 hours of sick leave, 11 paid holidays, free counseling & wellness benefits and much more. Competitive benefits that begin on DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT!
Our Mission:
The mission of the Investigations Bureau is to promote and strengthen faith and confidence in law enforcement for the citizens of Utah, by providing objective and consistent investigations of complaints or allegations of misconduct against peace officers and certified dispatchers.
Our Agency:
The Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) is comprised of 12 divisions and bureaus that include the Utah Highway Patrol, the Division of Emergency Management, Driver License division, Statewide Information and Analysis Center (SIAC), State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), State Fire Marshal, Highway Safety Office, Communications, State Crime Lab, Bureau of Criminal Identification, and Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST). The DPS dive team, aero bureau, CERT team and Public Protection Unit (PPU) also fall under the Department of Public Safety. DPS is made up of more than 1,500 state employees who are stationed across Utah.
The Department of Public Safety offers a unique and rewarding employment opportunity. More information about our agency can be found here.
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