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  • Deputy Sheriff I, II, III - Corrections

  • Davis County Government
  • Farmington, Utah 84025 United States View Map

Department: Sheriff's OfficeSalary: $32.10- $49.59 hourlyClosing Date: July 27, 2026The Davis County Sheriff's Office operates 24 hours per day 7 days per week. This position may require working weekends, holidays and rotating shifts.Day to Day DutiesAccepts custody of inmates from arresting officers; receives and processes incoming inmates, including searching, fingerprinting and photographing inmates (booking process); monitors and controls all activity and movement of inmates in the county jail, assuming responsibility for all needs of inmates during detention.Responds to questions, complaints, and requests for assistance from the public and inmates.Prepares various reports, records, logs, memos and other records which are both intra- and interdepartmental in nature.Performs CPR and administers first aid when necessary.Deputy Sheriff - CO II/III: Acts as a team leader as required; assists in training new personnel as assigned; fills in for the sergeant or corporal as assigned. This position has no direct supervisory responsibility but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the office.QualificationsLevel IAt least 19 years oldHigh school diploma or equivalentMust be either a United States citizen or a lawful resident of the United States who has been in the United States legally for at least five years and has legal authorization to work in the United States.Must pass a Davis County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) background investigation, including an eye detect test.Level II24 months of full-time experience as a sworn officer.At least 19 years oldHigh school diploma or equivalentMust be either a United States citizen or a lawful resident of the United States who has been in the United States legally for at least five years and has legal authorization to work in the United States.Must pass a Davis County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) background investigation, including an eye detect test.Level IIIFive years of full-time experience as a sworn officer.High school diploma or equivalentMust be either a United States citizen or a lawful resident of the United States who has been in the United States legally for at least five years and has legal authorization to work in the United States.Must pass a Davis County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) background investigation, including an eye detect test.Must have successfully participated in a specialty assignment for a minimum of two years. Specialty assignments include, but are not limited to: CERT, Urinary Analysis (UA), Classifications, Transportation, Policy Committee, Visiting, Property, SYVA, Firearms Certified, Defensive Tactics, or active instructor, as designated/approved by the Sheriff or Chief Deputy.PreferencesActive Utah POST certification (SFO/BCO).Bilingual skills in Spanish.BenefitsAffordable Medical, dental, and vision coverage DAY ONE!13 vacation days and 12 paid sick leave days3 paid personal preference days and 12 paid holidays4 weeks of paid parental leave after 6 monthsFull pension retirementAnnual performance increases up to 2.5@1k match of 2%#J-18808-Ljbffr

Department: Sheriff's OfficeSalary: $32.10- $49.59 hourlyClosing Date: July 27, 2026The Davis County Sheriff's Office operates 24 hours per day 7 days per week. This position may require working weekends, holidays and rotating shifts.Day to Day DutiesAccepts custody of inmates from arresting officers; receives and processes incoming inmates, including searching, fingerprinting and photographing inmates (booking process); monitors and controls all activity and movement of inmates in the county jail, assuming responsibility for all needs of inmates during detention.Responds to questions, complaints, and requests for assistance from the public and inmates.Prepares various reports, records, logs, memos and other records which are both intra- and interdepartmental in nature.Performs CPR and administers first aid when necessary.Deputy Sheriff - CO II/III: Acts as a team leader as required; assists in training new personnel as assigned; fills in for the sergeant or corporal as assigned. This position has no direct supervisory responsibility but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the office.QualificationsLevel IAt least 19 years oldHigh school diploma or equivalentMust be either a United States citizen or a lawful resident of the United States who has been in the United States legally for at least five years and has legal authorization to work in the United States.Must pass a Davis County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) background investigation, including an eye detect test.Level II24 months of full-time experience as a sworn officer.At least 19 years oldHigh school diploma or equivalentMust be either a United States citizen or a lawful resident of the United States who has been in the United States legally for at least five years and has legal authorization to work in the United States.Must pass a Davis County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) background investigation, including an eye detect test.Level IIIFive years of full-time experience as a sworn officer.High school diploma or equivalentMust be either a United States citizen or a lawful resident of the United States who has been in the United States legally for at least five years and has legal authorization to work in the United States.Must pass a Davis County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) background investigation, including an eye detect test.Must have successfully participated in a specialty assignment for a minimum of two years. Specialty assignments include, but are not limited to: CERT, Urinary Analysis (UA), Classifications, Transportation, Policy Committee, Visiting, Property, SYVA, Firearms Certified, Defensive Tactics, or active instructor, as designated/approved by the Sheriff or Chief Deputy.PreferencesActive Utah POST certification (SFO/BCO).Bilingual skills in Spanish.BenefitsAffordable Medical, dental, and vision coverage DAY ONE!13 vacation days and 12 paid sick leave days3 paid personal preference days and 12 paid holidays4 weeks of paid parental leave after 6 monthsFull pension retirementAnnual performance increases up to 2.5@1k match of 2%#J-18808-Ljbffr

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