Description
Launch your law enforcement career with Utah County Government as a Deputy Sheriff - Corrections. No experience required; you'll be paid while attending training and sponsored through the Utah POST Academy to obtain your Basic Corrections Officer Certification.
Job Details:
- Location: Utah County Security Center
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Starting Pay: $29.95/hour (Deputy Sheriff I - Corrections), $31.35-$36.06/hour (Deputy Sheriff II - Corrections)
Responsibilities:
- Help maintain the safety and security of the Utah County Security Center
- Duties include inmate booking, housing, transportation, supervision, and inmate work programs
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 19 years old to attend POST Academy
- Valid driver's license (Utah license required within 60 days of hire)
- Pass background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, medical exam, and drug screening
- Become POST certified within 12 months of hire
Testing and Interview Process:
- Apply online
- Wait for the next testing session (tentatively planned for the first week of November)
- Complete both written/video exam and physical fitness test
- In-person interview with the hiring panel (for those who pass both tests)
Physical Fitness Test:
- 1.5-mile run in 17 minutes or less
- 30-second plank
- 10 push-ups without rest
Benefits:
- 100% paid health insurance premiums
- Up to 6.2% 401(k) match
- Utah Retirement System pension options
- 14 paid holidays
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pre-tax HSA savings