Deputy - Corrections
About The Position
Utah County is hiring Deputy Sheriffs assigned to Corrections to help maintain the safety and security of the Utah County Security Center. Duties include inmate booking, housing, transportation, supervision, and inmate work programs. No prior law enforcement experience is required for Deputy Sheriff I. After hire, employees are paid while attending training and sponsored through the Utah POST Academy to obtain Basic Corrections Officer Certification. Applicants who already have corrections certification and prior corrections experience may qualify for Deputy Sheriff II – Corrections. The hiring process includes group testing sessions held approximately every two to three months. Candidates must pass both the written/video exam, scoring at least 80% on each section, and a physical fitness test consisting of a 1.5-mile run in 17 minutes or less, a 30-second plank, and 10 push-ups without rest. Qualified candidates may be considered for an in-person interview. Additional employment requirements include passing a background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, medical exam, and drug screening, and becoming POST certified within 12 months of hire. The work schedule cycles through seven night shifts followed by four days off; four day shifts followed by seven days off; and three day shifts followed by three days off, after which the schedule repeats. Starting pay is $29.95 per hour for Deputy Sheriff I – Corrections and $31.35–$36.06 per hour for Deputy Sheriff II – Corrections.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 19 years old to attend the POST Academy.
- Valid driver's license; a Utah license is required within 60 days of hire.
- Pass both the written/video exam and physical fitness test to advance in the hiring process.
- Score at least 80% on each section of the video exam.
- Complete a 1.5-mile run in 17 minutes or less, hold a plank for 30 seconds, and complete 10 push-ups without rest.
- Pass a background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, medical exam, and drug screening.
- Become POST certified within 12 months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Corrections certification and prior corrections experience may qualify applicants for Deputy Sheriff II – Corrections.
Responsibilities
- Help maintain the safety and security of the Utah County Security Center.
- Perform inmate booking, housing, transportation, and supervision.
- Support inmate work programs.
Benefits
- 100% paid health insurance premiums.
- Up to 6.2% 401(k) match.
- Utah Retirement System pension options.
- 14 paid holidays.
- Dental and vision insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Pre-tax HSA savings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
