Section R251-105-3 - General RequirementsIt is the policy of the Department that applicants for employment:
(1) shall, for POST-certified positions, be a citizen of the United States;(2) shall, for POST-certified positions, be a minimum of 21 years of age;(3) shall, as a minimum, be the holder of a high school diploma or furnish evidence of successful completion of an examination indicating an equivalent achievement;(4) may be required to pass pre-employment tests depending on position requirements;(5) shall be free from any physical, emotional, or mental conditions which would prevent the applicant from performing the essential functions of the job;(6) shall not have been convicted of a crime for which the applicant could have been imprisoned in a penitentiary of this or another state and shall not have been convicted of an offense involving unlawful sexual conduct, physical violence, or the unlawful sale of a controlled substance. This subsection may not apply to all positions;(7) shall, if required, become a POST-certified officer and maintain certification through successful completion of at least 40 hours of POST training per fiscal year; and(8) may undergo a background investigation which may include verification of personal history, employment history and criminal records check.Utah Admin. Code R251-105-3
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-5, effective 2/11/2019