Deputy Sheriff Trainee - Corrections

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) and Basic Corrections Officer (BCO). Trainees participate in classroom study, physical training, scenario-based training, and on-the-job 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, incumbents move to the Deputy Sheriff Corrections position. The trainee must be prepared to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
No experience required.
Meet minimum requirements for Corrections Officer Certification under 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 under Utah State Code 53-6-203 and, upon completion of the academy assignment, 53-6-205.
Qualify for Basic Corrections Officer (BCO) 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.
Pass a background investigation and polygraph examination conducted by the Weber County Sheriff's Office.
Be a U.S. citizen.
Be able to read and write English.
Pass drug screening as required by Weber County.
Successfully complete the Peace Officer Entrance Examination and meet P.O.S.T. physical fitness requirements.
Meet the Utah POST Law Enforcement Officer (BCO) entrance standards: vertical jump of 15 inches; 16 push-ups with maximum repetitions and no time constraint or rest during that phase; one-minute isometric plank; and 1.5-mile run in 15:37.
Have some knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment; typing and data-entry procedures; and spelling and grammar rules.
Be skilled 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.
Complete other duties as assigned.