Sheriff Patrol Deputy I - III

Tooele County•Tooele, UT

81d•Onsite

About The Position

Tooele County is currently accepting applications to establish a roster for Deputy Sheriff. This opportunity includes a great comprehensive benefit package. Applicants who are certified must also attach a copy of the certification with their employment application. Applicants who are not certified must attach a copy of their written P.O.S.T. exam if available. Please attach all diplomas and certifications you may have acquired for verification. A passing physical fitness and interview will be scheduled as soon as all applications are submitted. LEO certified applicants will NOT need to take a physical fitness test provided the certification is attached to the application. Must live within 50 miles of the Sheriff's Office or approved by the Sheriff. Perform professional duties maintain law and order in Tooele County. Performs a variety of entry level law enforcement duties related to enforcing the laws, maintaining the peace, and protecting the citizens of assigned jurisdictions. Time exchange is offered up to ten years after completion of initial 1 year probation period. Applicants selected for hire will be given a conditional job offer based on successfully passing all phases of the selection process, a comprehensive background investigation, drug test, eye exam and psychological examination. Tooele County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Requirements

Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent
Must be 21 years of age
Possess a valid Utah Driver's License at the time of hire
A citizen of the United States
A resident of the State of Utah
No disqualifying criminal history
No DUI convictions in the past two years
Successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation, drug testing, and psychological evaluation
Must live within 50 miles of the Sheriff's Office or approved by the Sheriff

Nice To Haves

Experienced officers can be considered for Deputy II-III position
LEO certified applicants will NOT need to take a physical fitness test provided the certification is attached to the application.

Responsibilities

Perform professional duties maintain law and order in Tooele County.
Performs a variety of entry level law enforcement duties related to enforcing the laws, maintaining the peace, and protecting the citizens of assigned jurisdictions.