UTAH COUNTY OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

100 East Center, Suite 3800, Provo, UT 84606 Phone: (801) 851-8158

Fax: (801) 851-8166 ‚ Email: humanresources@UtahCounty.gov

http://www.utahcounty.gov

“The Value of Public Service Employment is vital to the success of our state, county, and local communities.”

Utah County Government Employees start every day with the well-being of the entire community in mind:

                How can I make my community a better place?

                Who will need my help and protection?

                How will I make a difference for someone?

We hire smart, compassionate, loyal, ethical, committed, innovative people.

Apply today and join our Team.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

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. 

Posting Date: 10/15/2024                                              Closing Date: until filled Applicants meeting the specified qualifications and additional screening criteria will be referred for a hiring interview. 

The Human Resource Office will continue to consider qualified candidates as needed until the position is filled.

POSITION: Sheriff Deputy II-Judicial

POSTING #: 4024-1024kk

REQUISITION:  R0001323

The Opportunity:

Under the general direction of a Sergeant-Enforcement, performs court security services and/or assigned law enforcement activities. Incumbents in this classification are required to have relevant experience and/or higher education completed

Starting Pay: Grade 724 Step A $29.99 to Step G $34.49

Schedule: Monday- Friday

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful applicants must have one of the following:
  • Four (4) years of certified law enforcement work experience
  • Associate degree in Psychology, Sociology, Education, Criminal Justice, Communications or any social science field plus two (2) years of certified law enforcement work experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Education, Criminal Justice, Communications or any social science field

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Incumbents must possess or obtain Law Enforcement Officer certification through the Utah State Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Agency during the probationary period for new hires or the trial period for promoted County employees. Said trial or probationary period shall not exceed twelve (12) months. County employees being reassigned or transferred without being on a register or those promoted through career ladder advancement must possess Law Enforcement Officer certification upon reassignment, transfer or career ladder promotion.
• Incumbents are required to maintain POST certification and successfully complete required annual training.
• Incumbents may be required to successfully complete annual Emergency Vehicle Operation training.
• Incumbents are required to maintain annual weapons qualification for all assigned weapons.
• Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and obtain a valid State of Utah driver’s license within sixty (60) days of employment.
• Selected applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Note: Requirements for obtaining Law Enforcement Officer or Corrections Officer Certification through POST include being twenty-one (21) years of age, being a United States citizen or a lawful permanent resident who meets the requirements of Utah Code 53-6-203, and the ability to meet the required fitness levels of the Modified Cooper Single Norm Assessment Test.

Click here for a full job description https://hr.utahcounty.gov/cms/uploads/Deputy_Sheriff_II_Judicial_67d283f620.pdf

Benefits Package Includes:

100% paid premiums for health insurance

Up to 6.2% match in your 401(k)

Utah Retirement Systems (Pension and 401(k) options)

Pre-tax savings Health Savings Account (HSA)

Fourteen (14) paid Holidays

Dental and Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

AAP/EEO Statement

It is the policy of Utah County Government to assure equal employment opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic status of gender identity.

UTAH COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER