Deputy Sheriff - Corrections
Utah County GovernmentAbout the role
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
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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.
Last update on: 3/6/2025
Testing for this position will be conducted on March 10, 2025, (applicants must apply before 2/28/25) and offers will be extended to the top candidates. We will conduct testing every 2-3 months based on hiring needs.
**Please note that you will not be notified of the next steps until a new testing date is scheduled.** Communication of testing dates will be via email.
If you are interested in a career in law enforcement but aren't sure where to start, this is a great opportunity—no prior experience is required.
Candidates will be invited to participate in testing during our next hiring period. Applicants must take a written/video test and achieve a minimum score of 70% in each section.
Additionally, applicants must complete a physical fitness test, which includes:
- 1.5-mile run: Completed in 17 minutes or less
- Isometric plank: Hold for at least 30 seconds
- 10 pushups: No time limit, no resting during the test
Candidates will also need to pass the POST Entrance Physical Fitness Test on their first day at POST, which includes:
- 1.5-mile run: Completed in 16 minutes and 11 seconds or less
- Vertical jump: Minimum of 14.5 inches
- Isometric plank: Hold for at least 30 seconds
- Push-ups: Minimum of 14, with no time limit or rest during the test
Oral Interview:
- Top candidates who successfully pass the Utah County Sheriff’s Department pre-employment physical fitness test and written/video test will be invited for an oral interview.
POSITION: Deputy Sheriff II- Corrections
POSTING #: 4011-0724kk
This position may be underfilled as a Deputy Sheriff I- Corrections
REQUISITION: R0001292
The Opportunity:
Performs certified corrections work related to the admittance, housing, and releasing of inmates at the Utah County Security Center under the general direction of a Sergeant-Corrections. Incumbents may be assigned to work in various functional areas of the Security Center such as housing, housing security, booking/medical security, transportation, and inmate work programs. Incumbents in this classification are required to have relevant experience and/or higher education completed.
Starting Pay:
Deputy Sheriff I - Corrections, Grade 723 Step A $27.97 to Step G $32.14
Deputy Sheriff II - Corrections, Grade 724 Step A $29.99 to Step G $34.49
Schedule: Various Schedules (rotating nights/weekends/holidays)
Job Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be at least 19 years old to attend the Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Academy.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
- Incumbents must obtain Corrections Officer certification through the Utah State Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) agency within the first twelve (12) months in the position.
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