Police officers shall possess the attributes and qualifications listed below. Police officers shall be appointed by the city manager in consultation with the chief of police, and shall serve under the direction of the chief of police.
A. Be a United States citizen;
B. Be at least twenty one (21) years old at the time of appointment;
C. Be a high school graduate or furnish evidence of successful completion of an examination indicating an equivalent achievement;
D. Have not been convicted of a crime for which the appointee could have been punished by imprisonment in a federal penitentiary or by imprisonment in the penitentiary of this or another state;
E. Have demonstrated good moral character as determined by a background investigation;
F. Be free of any physical, emotional or mental condition that might adversely affect the performance of his duties as police officer;
G. Have successfully completed peace officer certification and training as prescribed by Utah Code Annotated section 53-6-201 et seq. (1953, as amended), and provide evidence of successful completion;
H. Complete forty (40) hours of annual certified training in peace officer administration or similar law enforcement training; and
I. Attain or complete such other attributes or qualifications as the chief of police, mayor and city council may from time to time impose. (Ord. 2000-09, 6-7-2000)