Deputy Sheriff Trainee - Enforcement

Weber County•Ogden, UT

About The Position

The Deputy Sheriff Trainee works under the supervision of a Utah Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) training facility while completing the training required to obtain Utah Peace Officer certifications, including Special Functions Officer (SFO), Basic Corrections Officer (BCO), and/or Law Enforcement Officer (LEO). Training includes classroom study, physical training, scenario-based training, and on-the-job training. Trainees must qualify for LEO certification upon completion of the required training. A two-year employment contract must be signed at hire to recoup costs associated with academy registration, tuition, certification, and related fees. Upon successful completion of the training program, the trainee moves to the Deputy Sheriff Enforcement position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
No prior experience is required.
Meet the minimum requirements for Law Enforcement Peace Officer Certification under Utah State Code 53-6-203 and, upon completion of the academy assignment, 53-6-205.
Qualify for Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) certification upon completion of required training.
Be at least 21 years old at the time of hire.
Possess, or be able to obtain by the time of hire, a valid state driver's license without a record of suspension or revocation in any state.
Be a U.S. citizen.
Be able to read and write English.
Pass a background investigation and polygraph examination conducted by the Weber County Sheriff's Office.
Pass drug screening as required by Weber County.
Successfully complete the Peace Officer Entrance Examination and meet POST physical fitness requirements.
Meet the Utah POST LEO entrance standards: vertical jump of at least 15 inches; 16 push-ups with no time constraint or rest period; a one-minute isometric plank; and a 1.5-mile run in no more than 15 minutes and 37 seconds.
Some knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment; typing and data-entry procedures; and spelling and grammar rules.
Skill in operating a computer.

Responsibilities

Participate in and complete all training requirements for the Deputy Sheriff position within the Weber County Sheriff's Office, including classroom study, physical training, scenario-based training, and on-the-job training.
Perform other related duties as required.