Corrections Deputy - Sheriff's Office

Salt Lake County

SALT LAKE CITY, UTFull-time$31.01/hrPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$31.01/hr

Location

SALT LAKE CITY, UT

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Utah Driver's License

Job overview

The Corrections Deputy role with Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office offers a full‑time position that includes POST certification training, a $31.01 hourly wage, full benefits, and the opportunity to learn law‑enforcement skills such as communication, defensive tactics, and prisoner management.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Communication SkillsDefensive TacticsDe‑Escalation TechniquesPrisoner HousingArrest ProcessingEmergency ResponseMental Health InteractionPhysical FitnessEthical Leadership

Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship or Legal AuthorizationAge 19+Utah ResidencyValid Utah Driver's LicenseHigh School Diploma or EquivalentNo Disqualifying Criminal HistoryPassing POST Score 70%+Pass Physical Fitness Test

Benefits

Medical Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Job Description

CORRECTIONS DEPUTY

NO EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING REQUIRED

$31.01 per hour

Must be 19 years old by the academy start date

We will pay for your POST Certification Training and also pay you an hourly wage and full benefits while attending our POST Academy.

This recruitment is for an academy with a tentative start date of March 1, 2027.

Job Description

The position offers full-time Salt Lake County benefits such as Public Safety retirement through Utah Retirement Systems (URS), health insurance, paid sick and vacation time, tuition reimbursement, and the camaraderie of working with your friends and neighbors to protect and improve our community.

The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office runs a Certified POST Training Academy. As a cadet in our academy you will be taught the skills needed to begin your career in law enforcement. With years of experience, our instructors will guide you through course work in Federal and State laws, Ethical Leadership Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, as well as Physical Fitness and Defensive Tactics trainings.

Following the completion of your training, you will take your POST certification and a new professional outlook into your career with the Sheriff's Office.

Responsibilities

As a Deputy, you will learn valuable communication skills essential for assisting the public and/or dealing with our ever-changing prisoner population. This position is both challenging and rewarding. You will be responsible for providing law enforcement duties outside and tactical responses inside. You will learn defensive tactics to keep you and your new law enforcement family safe, as well as valuable de-escalation techniques to end incidents before they even begin. You will be involved in housing prisoners, processing new arrestees, responding to emergency situations, working with the mentally ill population, and will have many opportunities for growth and advancement.

For any questions, please e-mail [email protected] or call 385-468-9898

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"While working for the Sheriff's Office, I feel I have become a better person and am more fulfilled in my life. I work with caring people who I can now call lifelong friends. The most impressive part of my job is all the different areas in that I can work, depending on my interests. There is a need for all types of people in this field of work, and the result is diverse and exciting. This is a great opportunity that provides knowledge and experience that is useful for a lifetime."- A current Salt Lake County Corrections Deputy

Additional Information

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be a U.S. citizen or have lived in the country for at least five years and have legal authorization to work

Must be at least 19 years of age by the date of hire

Must be a resident of the State of Utah at the time of hire

Must possess a valid Utah Driver's license at time of hire

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Must not have any disqualifying criminal history. Details can be found on Utah Department of Public Safety's website. (https://post.utah.gov/prospective-officers/qualifications/)

Must have a passing NPOST score at 70% or higher

Must pass the PT Test.

Location - TBD
Time - TBD
Date(s) - TBD

PT Test minimum requirements:

Vertical Jump = 14.5 inches
Push-Up = 14
Isometric Plank = 30 seconds
1.5 Mile Run = Under 16 minutes and 11 seconds.
Only those who pass the PT test will continue through the hiring process
The Hiring Process includes:
PT Test
Conditional Offer
Background Investigations Process including a Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA)
Background Interviews/Job Offers
If hired, you will be required to pass a Medical/Physical Evaluation and a Drug screen.