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Sheriff Patrol Deputy I - III

Tooele County•Tooele, UT
•$32 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Tooele County is accepting applications to establish a roster for Deputy Sheriff positions at levels I–III. The role performs professional law enforcement duties to maintain law and order in Tooele County, enforce laws, maintain the peace, and protect citizens in assigned jurisdictions. Experienced officers may be considered for Deputy II or Deputy III. Time exchange is offered for up to ten years after completion of the initial one-year probation period. Applicants must live within 50 miles of the Sheriff's Office unless approved by the Sheriff. Applicants who are certified must attach a copy of their certification; applicants who are not certified should attach a copy of their written P.O.S.T. exam if available. Applicants should also attach diplomas and other certifications for verification. Applicants will be scheduled for a physical fitness assessment and interview after applications are submitted. LEO-certified applicants do not need to take the physical fitness test if they attach their certification. Applicants selected for hire receive a conditional job offer contingent on successfully completing all selection phases, a comprehensive background investigation, drug test, eye exam, and psychological examination.

Requirements

  • Deputy I: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Deputy I: Must be at least 21 years old.
  • Deputy I: Valid Utah driver's license at the time of hire.
  • Deputy I: Must be a United States citizen and a resident 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.
  • Deputy II: LEO certification and at least two years as a certified law enforcement officer.
  • Deputy III: Five years of experience as a law enforcement officer, or three years of such experience with a bachelor's degree and completion of two courses outlined in the Deputy II Career Ladder Advancement.
  • Live within 50 miles of the Sheriff's Office unless approved by the Sheriff.
  • Applicants who are certified must attach their certification; applicants who are not certified must attach a copy of their written P.O.S.T. exam if available.
  • Attach diplomas and other acquired certifications for verification.
  • Pass the physical fitness requirements unless exempt as an LEO-certified applicant with certification attached: 15-inch vertical jump, 16 nonstop push-ups with no time limit, one-minute isometric plank, and 1.5-mile run in 15 minutes 37 seconds.
  • Successfully complete all phases of the selection process, background investigation, drug test, eye exam, and psychological examination for a conditional job offer.

Responsibilities

  • Perform professional law enforcement duties to maintain law and order in Tooele County.
  • Enforce laws, maintain the peace, and protect citizens in assigned jurisdictions.

Benefits

  • Phone and uniform allowance
  • 401(k) match
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Utah Retirement Systems membership
  • Every other weekend off
  • Access to an on-site fitness center 24 hours a day
  • Paid vacation leave
  • Paid sick leave
  • 13.5 paid holidays
  • Time exchange offered up to ten years after completion of the initial one-year probation period

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