Utah County, UT - Provo, UT
posted 3 days ago
Part-time - Entry Level
Provo, UT
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
About the position
The Utah County Sheriff's Department is the law enforcement agency in the county and is responsible for the preservation of the peace. The Sheriff and deputies make arrests, oversee the courts and the County Correctional Facility, and prepare legal documents for the Sheriff's sale. This part-time, seasonal role is typically hired once a year in January. However, we keep the job open in case we need to backfill a position. Applicants who meet the specified qualifications and additional screening criteria will be referred for a hiring interview. The Human Resources Office will continue to consider qualified candidates as needed until all positions are filled.
Responsibilities
- Perform wildland fire suppression, management, and control activities as part of an engine, module, or hand crew.
- Conduct fire prevention, patrol, detection, and prescribed burning.
- Respond to all-risk incidents as part of emergency response.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be eighteen (18) years of age prior to the start date.
- Possess or be able to obtain certificates S-130, S-190, and L-180, or Wildland Fire Certification before June 1 or prior to the start date if after June 1.
- Pass the work capacity test or 'pack test' with an arduous rating, which requires completing a three (3) mile walk carrying a forty-five (45) pound pack in under forty-five (45) minutes.
- Possess a valid driver's license and obtain a valid State of Utah driver's license within sixty (60) days of employment.
- Submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Nice-to-haves
- Wildland fire experience.
- Successfully completed advanced training and requirements in wildland fire suppression tactics.
Benefits
- Seasonal position without benefits.
