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  • Public Safety Deputy - Sheriff's Office

  • Salt Lake County
  • Salt Lake City, Utah 84118 United States View Map

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Job DescriptionPUBLIC SAFETY DEPUTYNO EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING REQUIRED$27.82 HourlyWe 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 1st , 2027.The Public Safety Bureau is responsible for a wide variety of law enforcement functions across the Salt Lake Valley. Deputies transition between law enforcement and client focused community policing as situations demand. This position is both challenging and rewarding; duties include:General law enforcement at government campusesArresting, transporting, and booking people into a custodial facility as neededCourt Security; including bailiff servicesExecutive protection for county council, elected officials, judges, and other employeesMonitoring select county infrastructures to help ensure the safety of Salt Lake County citizens, visitors, and employeesConducting comprehensive security assessments of vulnerabilities at county facilitiesSalt Lake County Sheriff's Office provides a comprehensive benefits package:Education incentive allowance up to $900/yearFlexible medical and dental insurance options100% Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/yearVacation starting at 8 hours/monthSick leave starting at 8 hours/month11 paid holidays/year$1200 uniform allowance first year and $300 ballistic vest voucher$900 uniform allowance each year afterParticipation in the Utah Retirement Systems PlanWork locations are at various County Facilities and 3rd District CourtFor any questions, please e-mail SH-HR@slco.org or call 385-468-9898NO EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING NEEDED!! became first generation law enforcement in my family and as soon as I got a taste of what it was, I was hooked. In fact, it was the ONLY thing I have ever done for work that I didn't wake up on the morning dreading. I actually loved it and that was something that I had never experienced with a job before. I found so much value and fulfilment in it. The training is amazing. I learned and grew so much in the academy and have continued throughout my career. The people I work with are examples to me of the type of person I want to work around and want to be. With more I experience, I discovered the most rewarding thing for me in any career. To have the tools, resources and training to be able to make a significant impact in someone's life, even as far as to save someone's life. That is more rewarding and fulfilling to me than anything I have experienced before. I am so thankful for the chance I took on working for the Salt Lake County Sheriffs Office. I am also thankful for the chance they took on me.Additional InformationMinimum Qualifications:Must be a U.S. citizenor have lived in the country for at least five years and have legal authorization to workMust be at least 21 years of age by the date of hireMust be a resident of the State of Utah at the time of hireMust possess a valid Utah Driver's license at time of hireMust 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.Must have a passing NPOST score of 70% or higherMust pass the PT Test.Location - TBDTime - TBDPT Test minimum requirements:Vertical Jump = 14.5 inchesPush-Up = 14Isometric Plank = 30 seconds1.5 Mile Run = Under 16 minutes and 11 seconds.Only those who pass the PT test will continue through the hiring processThe Hiring Process includes:PT TestConditional OfferBackground Investigations Process including a Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA)Background Interviews/Job OffersIf hired, you will be required to pass a Medical/Physical Evaluation and a Drug screen.Entry Level Exam Plan Sworn Applicant Handbook Benefits Information#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Job DescriptionPUBLIC SAFETY DEPUTYNO EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING REQUIRED$27.82 HourlyWe 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 1st , 2027.The Public Safety Bureau is responsible for a wide variety of law enforcement functions across the Salt Lake Valley. Deputies transition between law enforcement and client focused community policing as situations demand. This position is both challenging and rewarding; duties include:General law enforcement at government campusesArresting, transporting, and booking people into a custodial facility as neededCourt Security; including bailiff servicesExecutive protection for county council, elected officials, judges, and other employeesMonitoring select county infrastructures to help ensure the safety of Salt Lake County citizens, visitors, and employeesConducting comprehensive security assessments of vulnerabilities at county facilitiesSalt Lake County Sheriff's Office provides a comprehensive benefits package:Education incentive allowance up to $900/yearFlexible medical and dental insurance options100% Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/yearVacation starting at 8 hours/monthSick leave starting at 8 hours/month11 paid holidays/year$1200 uniform allowance first year and $300 ballistic vest voucher$900 uniform allowance each year afterParticipation in the Utah Retirement Systems PlanWork locations are at various County Facilities and 3rd District CourtFor any questions, please e-mail SH-HR@slco.org or call 385-468-9898NO EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING NEEDED!! became first generation law enforcement in my family and as soon as I got a taste of what it was, I was hooked. In fact, it was the ONLY thing I have ever done for work that I didn't wake up on the morning dreading. I actually loved it and that was something that I had never experienced with a job before. I found so much value and fulfilment in it. The training is amazing. I learned and grew so much in the academy and have continued throughout my career. The people I work with are examples to me of the type of person I want to work around and want to be. With more I experience, I discovered the most rewarding thing for me in any career. To have the tools, resources and training to be able to make a significant impact in someone's life, even as far as to save someone's life. That is more rewarding and fulfilling to me than anything I have experienced before. I am so thankful for the chance I took on working for the Salt Lake County Sheriffs Office. I am also thankful for the chance they took on me.Additional InformationMinimum Qualifications:Must be a U.S. citizenor have lived in the country for at least five years and have legal authorization to workMust be at least 21 years of age by the date of hireMust be a resident of the State of Utah at the time of hireMust possess a valid Utah Driver's license at time of hireMust 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.Must have a passing NPOST score of 70% or higherMust pass the PT Test.Location - TBDTime - TBDPT Test minimum requirements:Vertical Jump = 14.5 inchesPush-Up = 14Isometric Plank = 30 seconds1.5 Mile Run = Under 16 minutes and 11 seconds.Only those who pass the PT test will continue through the hiring processThe Hiring Process includes:PT TestConditional OfferBackground Investigations Process including a Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA)Background Interviews/Job OffersIf hired, you will be required to pass a Medical/Physical Evaluation and a Drug screen.Entry Level Exam Plan Sworn Applicant Handbook Benefits Information#J-18808-Ljbffr

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