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.
Legal Requirements
Disqualifiers