DISQUALIFIERS INCLUDE:
FELONY CONVICTION – Applicants may not have been convicted of a crime which could have been punished by imprisonment in a federal penitentiary or by imprisonment in the penitentiary of this or another state. Felony convictions as a minor (under 18 years of age) may not automatically disqualify an individual, and will be individually reviewed.
MISDEMEANOR CONVICTION – Misdemeanor crimes involving violence, sexual conduct, or dishonesty require a minimum two year waiting period from date of conviction or involvement. Conviction of misdemeanor crimes not listed above may require a one (1) year wait depending upon the crime and severity.
MORAL CHARACTER – Applicants shall demonstrate good moral character, as determined by a department conducted background investigation including criminal history records as well as expunged records. Conviction of any criminal offense is an indication that the applicant may not be of good moral character and may be grounds for disqualification. Applicants may be required to take a truth verification examination which will be used as part of the background investigation.
MILITARY SERVICE – Applicants will be disqualified for any discharge less than honorable.
PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL CONDITION – Applicants must pass a psychological evaluation with a passing suitability rating. Specific questions as to the suitability of a candidate\’s physical and mental condition will be determined during this examination.
TATTOOS – Tattoos, brands, and decals cannot be obscene, offensive, distract from professional appearance, or interfere with on-duty actions and responsibilities.
ILLEGAL DRUGS – Applicants may not have used any illegal drug while employed in any law enforcement or prosecutorial position, or while employed in a position which carries a high level of public trust. Applicants may not have sold, manufactured, cultivated, or distributed any illegal drug. Any use of LSD or PCP will automatically exclude the applicant from the process. Applicants may not have used hard drugs or their derivatives and synthetic equivalents within five (5) years prior to the application closing date.
OUT OF STATE LATERAL APPLICANTS
Must have the State of Utah Post Certification.
- All out of state lateral applicants must complete and pass the Utah POST waiver test prior to hire.
- Utah POST standards: https://post.utah.gov/law-enforcement-officer-leo-exit-physical-fitness-requirements/
- Utah POST waiver test: https://utahpost.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/5000804150-post-application-for-training-and-certification-instructions
