Deputy Sheriff II

Provo, UT
Utah County Sheriff

Salary: $29.99 to $34.49

Position Summary:

The Utah County Sheriff’s Department is the law enforcement agency in the county and is responsible for the preservation of the peace. The Sheriff and deputies make arrests, oversee the courts and the County Correctional Facility, and prepare legal documents for the Sheriff’s sale.

Under the general direction of a Sergeant-Enforcement, performs court security services and/or assigned law enforcement activities. Incumbents in this classification are required to have relevant experience and/or higher education completed

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Successful applicants must have one of the following:
  • Four (4) years of certified law enforcement work experience
  • Associate degree in Psychology, Sociology, Education, Criminal Justice, Communications or any social science field plus two (2) years of certified law enforcement work experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Education, Criminal Justice, Communications or any social science field
  • Incumbents must possess or obtain Law Enforcement Officer certification through the Utah State Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Agency during the probationary period for new hires or the trial period for promoted County employees. Said trial or probationary period shall not exceed twelve (12) months. County employees being reassigned or transferred without being on a register or those promoted through career ladder advancement must possess Law Enforcement Officer certification upon reassignment, transfer or career ladder promotion.
  • 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 are required to maintain annual weapons qualification for all assigned weapons.
  • Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and obtain a valid State of Utah driver’s license within sixty (60) days of employment.
  • Selected applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check.