Deputy Sheriff II Judicial

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, oversees the courts and the County Correctional Facility, and prepare legal documents for Sheriff's sale.

Posting Date: 6/10/2024 Closing Date: Open Until Filled

• All applications received by June 24, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. MST will be screened by the Human Resources Office. Those 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: Deputy Sheriff II Judicial #4024

POSTING #: 4024-0624kk

REQUISITION #: R0001261

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: #4024 - Grade 724 Step A - $29.99 to Step G - $34.49

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Job Qualifications: Deputy Sheriff II Judicial #4024:

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Successful applicants must have one of the following: o 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