Correctional Officer

State of Utah Office of the Governor • West Haven, UT

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Utah Department of Corrections is seeking individuals who can balance compassion with accountability while supervising offenders in our care and custody at the Utah State Correctional Facility and various correctional centers in Salt Lake, Utah and Weber counties. This recruitment is not hiring for the Central Utah Correctional Facility - Gunnison. With a two year commitment as a Correctional Officer at UDC you will receive a $6000 Signing Bonus. Paid training through POST certification. No prior experience required. Maintain safety and security of facilities as well as may career path opportunities in various areas like training, transportation, programming, CIRT, investigations, etc. The department offers a contract buyout of up to $20,000 to qualified applicants that are currently working for another law enforcement agency in the state of Utah. UDC now offers 1 for 1 years of service credit on our certified pay plan. The entry pay rate will increase for each prior year of Corrections or Law Enforcement experience.

Requirements

• Meet SFO Standards
• Meet POST Standards
• New hire employees in certified positions, shall not have any tattoos above the shirt collar line, which includes anywhere on the neck, head and face.
• Must be at least 19 years old before the Academy start date.
• Vertical Jump of 14.5" or higher
• Push-ups, 14 continuous (military style)
• Plank, 30 seconds
• 1.5 Mile Run within 16 minutes 11 second or less

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to those who are currently in Public Safety.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and security of facilities
• Supervising offenders in our care and custody

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• tuition reimbursement
• retirement plans
• $6000 Signing Bonus
• Paid training through POST certification
• contract buyout of up to $20,000 to qualified applicants that are currently working for another law enforcement agency in the state of Utah
• 1 for 1 years of service credit on our certified pay plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed