Public Safety Deputy - Sheriff's Office
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, and conducting comprehensive security assessments of vulnerabilities at county facilities.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen or have lived in the country for at least five years and have legal authorization to work
- Must be at least 21 years of age by the date of hire
- Must be a resident of the State of Utah at the time of hire
- 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.
- Must have a passing NPOST score of 70% or higher
- Must pass the PT Test.
- PT Test minimum requirements: Vertical Jump = 14.5 inches, Push-Up = 14, Isometric Plank = 30 seconds, 1.5 Mile Run = Under 16 minutes and 11 seconds.
- Only those who pass the PT test will continue through the hiring process
- If hired, you will be required to pass a Medical/Physical Evaluation and a Drug screen.
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
- POST Certification Training paid
- Hourly wage and full benefits while attending POST Academy
- 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
- $300 ballistic vest voucher
- $900 uniform allowance each year after
- Participation in the Utah Retirement Systems Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
