Deputy Sheriff

Daggett County • Manila, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Daggett County is seeking a full-time Deputy Sheriff to join our team in Manila, UT, serving the Dutch John, UT area. This role involves protecting the community through proactive patrol, responding to calls for service, investigating incidents, assisting accident victims, enforcing traffic and criminal laws, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, supporting search and rescue efforts, and helping resolve disputes. The Deputy Sheriff will also maintain courtroom security, assist the public with court-related questions, protect county facilities and personnel, and ensure high standards of law enforcement service. This is a full-time position with rotating shifts and on-call responsibilities.

Requirements

• 21+ years old
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduation from P.O.S.T. Academy
• Valid driver's license
• LEO and/or Corrections P.O.S.T. certified
• Ability to work rotating shifts and on-call assignments as needed
• Ability to maintain required annual training and certifications
• Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and investigative techniques
• Standard first-aid administration skills
• Strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate motor vehicles at high speed and in dangerous situations
• Ability to use airboat, ATV, firearms, and police equipment
• Physically and mentally prepared to respond to emergency situations
• Ability to pass a background check

Responsibilities

• Protecting the community through proactive patrol
• Responding to calls for service
• Investigating incidents
• Assisting accident victims
• Enforcing traffic and criminal laws
• Gathering evidence
• Interviewing witnesses
• Supporting search and rescue efforts
• Resolving disputes with professionalism and tact
• Maintaining courtroom security
• Assisting the public with court-related questions
• Protecting county facilities and personnel

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Life
• Disability
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• EIB (Extended Illness Bank)
• Holiday pay
• Retirement perks
• Support for earning industry certifications

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED