Deputy Sheriff Trainee - Corrections

Weber County•Ogden, UT

1d•$30

About The Position

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: Special Functions Officer (SFO); and Basic Corrections Officer (BCO). 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

High school diploma or equivalent.
No experience required.
Meet minimum requirements for Corrections Officer Certification, as outlined in Utah State Code 53‐6‐203 and, upon completion of the Academy assignment, 53‐6‐205.
Meet minimum requirements for Law Enforcement Peace Officer Certification, as outlined in Utah State Code 536203 and, upon completion of the Academy assignment, 536205.
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.
Skilled in operating a computer.
Ability to successfully complete the Peace Officer Entrance Examination
Ability to successfully meet P.O.S.T. physical fitness requirements.
Must qualify for Basic Corrections Officer (BCO) Certification 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.

Responsibilities

Participates in and completes all training requirements for the position of Deputy Sheriff within the Weber County Sheriff's Office to include classroom study, physical training, scenario based training, and, on the job training.
Utah POST Law Enforcement Officer (BCO) Entrance Standard: -Vertical Jump (15 inches) -Push-Ups (16 Reps -Maximum repetitions with no time constraint and no rest during this phase of the test) -Isometric Plank (1:00-One Minute) -1.5 Mile Run (15:37)
Other duties as assigned.