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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.
REQUISITION #: R0001359
POSTING #: 4016-1224kk
The Opportunity:
Under the general supervision of a Sergeant-Enforcement, performs field Peace Officer duties at the full-performance level. Incumbents may be assigned to Investigations, Patrol, Emergency Services, or Judicial Services.
Special Instructions:
This recruitment is continuous and will remain open until all positions are filled. Testing is conducted approximately every three months, with the next anticipated session scheduled for January 2026. The testing process is weighted as follows:
Supplemental Questionnaire: 40% of the overall final score
Practical Scenario: 30% of the overall final score
Oral Interview: 30% of the overall final score
Please review the job descriptions to ensure you meet the minimum requirements:
If you do not meet the minimum requirements for the Deputy Sheriff II Enforcement position, you may still qualify for the Deputy Sheriff I Enforcement role and be hired in an underfill capacity. (You must obtain a law enforcement certificate through POST by the date of hire or be currently enrolled.)
Starting Pay: Deputy Sheriff II Enforcement - Grade 726 Step A - $35.35- Step G $40.61 (based on experience)
Deputy Sheriff I Enforcement – Grade 724 Step A - $ 30.74- Step G $35.35
Requirements for External Applicants
Requirements for External Applicants
High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
One (1) year of work experience in the capacity of a certified Law Enforcement Officer.
Applicants must possess current Utah Law Enforcement Officer certification through the Utah State Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Agency.
Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and obtain a valid State of Utah Driver’s License within sixty (60) days of employment.
Requirements for Internal Applicants (current Utah County Sheriff employees)
High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
One (1) year of work experience in the capacity of a certified Law Enforcement Officer and/or certified Corrections Officer.
Applicants must possess either a current Utah Law Enforcement Officer or Corrections Officer certification issued through the Utah State Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Agency to compete for selection to a position in this classification. If selected for promotion, applicants qualifying with Corrections Officer certification must obtain Law Enforcement Officer certification through POST within the first twelve (12) months in the position. County employees being reassigned or transferred to this classification must possess Law Enforcement Officer certification upon reassignment or transfer.
Applicants must possess a valid State of Utah Driver’s License.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
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 may be required to maintain annual weapons qualification for all assigned weapons.
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.
Note: Requirements for obtaining Law Enforcement 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.
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.