Deputy Sheriff Trainee – Enforcement

Ogden, UT
Weber County Sheriff

Salary: $26.49

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of a Utah Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) training facility, incumbents in this position are in a training mode for the period required to obtain Utah Peace Officer Certifications, to include: Law Enforcement Officer (LEO). Two (2) year employment contract to be signed at time of hire in order to recoup costs associated to fees regarding: Academy Registration, Tuition, Certification, etc.

Requirements:

  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience: No experience required.
  • Training: Meet minimum requirements for Law Enforcement Peace Officer Certification, as outlined in Utah State Code 536203 and, upon completion of the Academy assignment, 536205.
  • Knowledge: Some knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment; some knowledge of typing and data entry procedures; working knowledge of spelling and grammar rules.
  • Skills: Skilled in operating a computer.
  • Abilities: Ability to successfully complete the Peace Officer Entrance Examination; ability to successfully meet P.O.S.T. physical fitness requirements.
  • Must qualify for Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) at the completion of the required training. Must be a minimum of 21 years at the time of hire; must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid State driver’s license without record of suspension or revocation in any State; must be found suitable for employment as a result of a background investigation and polygraph examination completed by the Weber County Sheriff’s Office. Must be a U.S. citizen; must be able to read and write the English language; must pass a drug screening as required by Weber County.