Employment Opportunities are listed below.

The City of Wendover is accepting applications for testing for a full-time Wendover City Police Officer.

Applicant must be 21 years of age, graduated from high school. Applicant must have a current driver license, no felonies, and drug free. Preference to individuals with UT Category 1 Peace Officers Certification.

Applicant must have considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Have skill in the use of firearms, and in operating a variety of police equipment. Must be able to perform all essential functions of a police officer. Considered applicants must be a resident of the City of Wendover upon hiring. Compensation for this position will be negotiated based on qualifications and experience.

Applications must be submitted to The City of Wendover Office, 920 East Wendover Blvd. Applications can be picked up at the City Offices or downloaded from WendoverCityUtah.com

For Questions please email Wendover Public Safety Director Kenneth Quirk at kquirk@wendoverut.us.

The City of Wendover is an equal opportunity employer.  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Develops and implements department goals, policies, and serves as the executive leader of a fire department, responsible for strategic planning, operational command, administrative management, including budgeting, staffing, and equipment procurement. Be able to direct fire suppression, emergency medical services (EMS), prevention, and disaster management, ensuring compliance with safety standards, completed FIRE FIGHTER 1 AND 2 training and reporting to city officials. CDL drivers

license required. 

Interested individuals may make application at the City of Wendover offices, 920 East Wendover Boulevard, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except holidays.

The City of Wendover, Utah will receive applications: March 30, 2026 through April 13, 2026

The City of Wendover is an equal opportunity employer  

• You must be at least 18 years of age
• Possess a valid drivers license
• You must complete and submit an application to the fire department.
• Your application will be reviewed by the Fire Chief -You will be interviewed by a panel of current Captain and Lieutenants -Complete a Department of Justice criminal history report.
• If successful in completing and passing the above items, you will be enrolled in a fire academy (in house) and will have 6 months to finish and pass. Are you or someone you know 13-18 years old??...
• Cadet program is now accepting applications -Upon graduation or turning 18 you could earn grant money for college or Free fire academy.
• Be whiling to dedicate 40 hours a month volunteer work to the fire department -Parents approval needed for ride along -No criminal history
  

Personal Qualities

You must be a team player. Firefighters work in teams, not alone. You must have good interpersonal skills and be able to communicate well with others (fellow firefighters and the public). You must be able to keep information private. Details of certain types of emergencies are prohibited by law from sharing. You must be able to handle physical work, lifting heavy loads, working with tools and equipment, walk or hike distances, climb ladders. You must be able to handle seeing and experiencing traumatic, violent and emotional situations

If interested please come to 151 south 9th street for an application.

The City of Wendover is an equal opportunity employer