Deputy Sheriff- Enforcement/Patrol

Utah County, UT•Provo, UT

65d•$31 - $41

About The Position

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 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. This recruitment is continuous and will remain open until all positions are filled. Testing is conducted approximately every three months, with the next anticipated session scheduled for January 2026. The testing process is weighted as follows: Supplemental Questionnaire: 40% of the overall final score Practical Scenario: 30% of the overall final score Oral Interview: 30% of the overall final score

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.
High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
One (1) year of work experience in the capacity of a certified Law Enforcement Officer.
Applicants must possess current Utah Law Enforcement Officer certification 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.
High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
One (1) year of work experience in the capacity of a certified Law Enforcement Officer and/or certified Corrections Officer.
Applicants must possess either a current Utah Law Enforcement Officer or Corrections Officer certification issued through the Utah State Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Agency to compete for selection to a position in this classification. If selected for promotion, applicants qualifying with Corrections Officer certification must obtain Law Enforcement Officer certification through POST within the first twelve (12) months in the position. County employees being reassigned or transferred to this classification must possess Law Enforcement Officer certification upon reassignment or transfer.
Applicants must possess a valid State of Utah Driver's License.
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.
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.