Deputy Sheriff- Enforcement/Patrol
Salary: $35.35
Position Summary:
Under the general supervision of a Sergeant-Enforcement, performs field Peace Officer duties at the full-performance level. Incumbents may be assigned to Investigations, Patrol, Emergency Services, or Judicial Services.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
- Applicant must be currently enrolled in a Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) course approved by POST and must obtain Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) certification within the first twelve (12) months in position.
- Applicant must possess Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) certification issued through the Utah State Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Agency.
- Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and obtain a valid State of Utah Driver’s License within sixty (60) days of employment.
- Incumbents are required to maintain POST certification and successfully complete required annual training.
- Incumbents may be required to successfully complete annual Emergency Vehicle Operation training.
- Incumbents may be required to maintain annual weapons qualification for all assigned weapons.
- Selected applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
- Note: Requirements for obtaining Law Enforcement Officer or Corrections Officer Certification through POST include being twenty-one (21) years of age, being a United States citizen or a lawful permanent resident who meets the requirements of Utah Code 53-6-203, and the ability to meet the required fitness levels of the Modified Cooper Single Norm Assessment Test.