Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training
Do You Qualify?
There are standards that need to be met to qualify to be a Peace Officer in the State of Utah. Below is a list of legal requirements and also disqualifiers to be aware of.
The following conditions WILL disqualify you from being accepted into any law enforcement training academy or become employed, in a sworn position, with any public safety agency within the State of Utah:
- Non U.S. Citizen
- Falsification of POST application
- Felony conviction - Exceptions: Felony convictions as a minor may be considered, but are not an automatic disqualifier
The following conditions MAY disqualify you from being accepted into any law enforcement training academy or become employed, in a sworn capacity, with any agency within the State of Utah:
- Conviction or involvement in misdemeanor crimes concerning drugs/controlled substances. Requires a two (2) to five (5) year waiting period from date of conviction or involvement depending on the type of drug/controlled substances involved.
- Misdemeanor crimes of dishonesty, unlawful sexual conduct, and physical violence. Requires a four (4) year waiting period from date of conviction or involvement.
- Misdemeanor conviction for DUI (1st offense) or other crime pled down from original DUI charge. Requires a two (2) year waiting period from date of conviction.
- Less than honorable discharge from the military.
- Convictions of minor crimes, other than traffic violations, may require a one (1) year wait depending upon crime and severity.
For more detail on the legal requirements and disqualifies click on the links below.