The West Valley City Police Department is looking for experienced lateral officers to join Utah’s premier law enforcement agency.

  • $5,000 hiring incentive
  • 80 hours of paid time off to start
  • Competitive pay
  • Retirement
  • Health benefits
  • Specialty assignments
  • Take-home vehicle opportunities (where eligible)
  • And much more!
See our full pay and benefits package. 

To qualify for the lateral officer incentive, applicants must:

  • Hold an active Utah POST certification or an equivalent out-of-state law enforcement certification and successfully complete the Utah POST waiver process.
  • Have completed field training with another law enforcement agency.
  • Have patrol experience.
Bring your experience to a department that values proactive policing, teamwork, professional development, and serving one of Utah’s most diverse communities.