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Provo City POST Certified Entry-level Police Officer Testing - September 16, 2026
Provo City Corporation —Provo, UT
- $31.61 an hour
- Email
- Pass drug screening
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
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American Fork City —American Fork, UT
- $30.00 - $53.07 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- 21 years or older
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Deputy Sheriff- Patrol
Utah County Government —Provo, UT
- $30.74 - $40.61 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- 1 year
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Deputy Sheriff- Corrections
Utah County Government —Provo, UT
- $29.95 - $36.06 an hour
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- No experience needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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The City of Orem —Orem, UT
- $32.01 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 2 years
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
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Riverton City —Riverton, UT
- $30.95 - $47.65 an hour
- Weekends as needed
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- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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** The Provo City Police Department regularly conducts entry-level police officer testing. Applicant is required to hold a current POST certification and pass a…
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Provo City POST Certified Entry-level Police Officer Testing - September 16, 2026

Provo City Corporation -
Provo, UT

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Full-time
$31.61 an hour
1 day ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Pension plan

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Law enforcement

Full Job Description

Position Title:

Provo City POST Certified Entry-level Police Officer Testing - September 16, 2026

Job Posting Closing Date:

09/08

*** The Provo City Police Department regularly conducts entry-level police officer testing. Applications are assessed in the order received for any testing underway at that time. Applicants must successfully pass all stages of the testing process below to be placed on the eligibility list from which appointments are made. ***

>>>BEFORE APPLYING, PLEASE REFER TO UTAH PEACE OFFICE STANDARDS AND TRAINING (POST) REQUIREMENTS HERE TO ENSURE YOU WILL NOT BE DISQUALIFIED FROM THE PROCESS. WITH QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT MAY OR MAY NOT DISQUALIFY YOU, PLEASE CONTACT UTAH POST AT (801) 256-2300 or [email protected] .<<<

What is the selection process?

Applicants will be reviewed in the order they are submitted. All applications must be submitted before September 9, 2026, at which point candidates will be contacted to confirm the testing time for September 16, 2026. Provo's testing process consists of a written exam and an oral interview.

Applicant is required to hold a current POST certification and pass a drug screen and criminal background check prior to appointment. Lack or expiration of POST certification will result in dismissal. Non-disclosure will result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.

Written Exam: Provo currently uses the National Police Officer Selection Test (NPOST). If you have passed the NPOST in the last 6 months, and wish to be excused from it, you may email a certified copy of your scores to [email protected] by September 9, 2026 . If not, you will be scheduled to sit for Provo's next sponsored written exam.

Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Time: 3:00 p.m.

Location: Lehi, UT POST Campus

Oral Interview: All successful, eligible candidates will be invited to participate in Provo's in-person, structured oral interview. No remote interviews are allowed at this time.

Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Time: To Be Scheduled

Location: Provo City Offices

Command Staff Interview: Candidates who successfully complete all parts of the testing process will be placed on the hiring eligibility list. Those who rank high enough will be contacted for an interview with the Command Staff and/or Chief of Police.

NOTE: Candidates who have served on active duty in any branch of the United States Military for at least 6 months can submit their form DD-214 to [email protected] to receive preference points in the testing process.

JOB DETAILS:

What is the compensation?

Starting at (G28) $31.61 per hour.

Provo City offers competitive pay; paid leaves, including vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, and parental leaves; generous employer-paid health insurance; retirement and pension plans; free use of the Provo Recreation Center, Peaks Ice Arena, and City Library; and regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive with the local market. Provo City does not contribute to Social Security for sworn officers. For more information about benefits

What are the main duties? (

Enforce all State of Utah, Provo City, and Utah County laws.
Actively seek out and detect criminal activity.
Assist the public.
Respond to emergencies and alarms.
Assist other staff members as needed and perform other related duties as required.

What are the minimum qualifications?

Current Utah State Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Law Enforcement Officer Certificate (or be currently enrolled in a POST Academy).
High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
A valid, lawful Driver License.
Applicant must be 21 years of age by completion of POST Academy.
United States citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States (who has been in the United States legally for 5 years and has legal authorization to work in the United States).

Why Provo City?

Provo City has a vision for continued prosperity based on citizen priorities. To deliver on those priorities, the Administration developed a brand promise to establish the high standards of our community identifies as the Provo Pillars: Welcoming, Safe and Sound, Economically Vibrant, and Forward Looking. Together we are building a strong foundation for a community that is honored both nationally and locally. Provo is consistently recognized nationally for its outstanding quality of life, well-being, and as a beautiful place to live. Provo has been awarded the “Best Performing City” three years in a row, and we were ranked the ‘Best Run City in America’ by WalletHub for 2025. Visit provo.gov to learn more!

Provo City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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