Public Safety Deputy Lateral - Sheriff's Office

Salt Lake CountySalt Lake City, UT
Onsite

About The Position

The Public Safety Bureau is responsible for a wide variety of law enforcement functions across the Salt Lake Valley. Deputies transition between law enforcement and client focused community policing as situations demand. This position is both challenging and rewarding; duties include: General law enforcement at government campuses, Arresting, transporting, and booking people into a custodial facility as needed, Court Security; including bailiff services, Executive protection for county council, elected officials, judges, and other employees, Monitoring select county infrastructures to help ensure the safety of Salt Lake County citizens, visitors, and employees, Conducting comprehensive security assessments of vulnerabilities at county facilities.

Requirements

  • Must be SFO or LEO certified and have a minimum of one year experience
  • Must possess a valid Utah Driver's license at time of hire
  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
  • Must not have any disqualifying criminal history. Details can be found on Utah Department of Public Safety's website.
  • Must be free of any physical, emotional, or mental condition that might adversely affect the performance of the applicant's duties as a peace officer.

Responsibilities

  • General law enforcement at government campuses
  • Arresting, transporting, and booking people into a custodial facility as needed
  • Court Security; including bailiff services
  • Executive protection for county council, elected officials, judges, and other employees
  • Monitoring select county infrastructures to help ensure the safety of Salt Lake County citizens, visitors, and employees
  • Conducting comprehensive security assessments of vulnerabilities at county facilities

Benefits

  • Education incentive allowance up to $900/year
  • Flexible medical and dental insurance options
  • 100% Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
  • Vacation starting at 8 hours/month
  • Sick leave starting at 8 hours/month
  • 11 paid holidays/year
  • $1200 uniform allowance first year and $300 ballistic vest voucher
  • $900 uniform allowance each year after
  • Participation in the Utah Retirement Systems Plan
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