January 2025 Employee of the Month - Braydon Golding
It is with great pleasure that we announce Officer Braydon Golding as the Employee of the Month for January 2025. Officer Golding, a dedicated member of the Santaquin City Police Department since 2022, has consistently demonstrated exceptional growth, commitment, and professionalism in his role.
Since joining our team, Braydon has quickly adapted to the demands of his position, continually expanding his knowledge and skills. As the lead Field Training Officer, Braydon plays a vital role in shaping the development of our new recruits. He takes this responsibility seriously, holding his trainees to the highest standards and ensuring they are well-prepared for their future roles within the department.
In addition to his duties as a Field Training Officer, Braydon is a skilled UAV (drone) operator. Drawing on his previous military experience, he has become an invaluable asset in this area, regularly assisting other agencies due to his expertise and reliability. His proficiency with drone operations enhances our department's capabilities and contributes to public safety in significant ways.
Braydon’s work ethic, dedication, and attention to detail are evident in everything he does. He approaches every task with determination, ensuring it is completed efficiently and to the highest standard. His contributions make him an indispensable member of the Santaquin Police Department, and it is an honor to recognize him for his hard work and unwavering commitment to excellence.
Braydon is a lifelong resident of Santaquin, where he was raised. He graduated from Payson High School before embarking on a distinguished career in the military, which took him around the world in service to his country.
In 2019, Braydon married his sweetheart, Karen, and together they welcomed their daughter in 2022, who brings immense joy to their lives. Braydon is an avid outdoorsman, with a passion for hunting. He enjoys pursuing both big game and waterfowl, with his favorite hunting experience being Antelope hunts. When asked what he enjoys about his work, he said, “the problem-solving aspect of it and the variation in the day-to-day duties”.
Congratulations to Braydon on this recognition! He will be recognized during our City Council meeting on January 7th.
