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Utah County lists this Deputy Sheriff- Enforcement/Patrol opportunity in provo, Utah. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
UTAH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICEThe Utah County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for Utah County and is dedicated to preserving public safety and maintaining peace within the community. Deputies perform a wide range of law enforcement duties, including patrol operations, criminal investigations, court security, emergency services, and oversight of the Utah County Correctional Facility.APPLICATION PROCESSThe deadline to participate in the upcoming September testing and interview process was August 20, 2026. The next testing and interview session is anticipated to take place approximately two to three months after the September session.Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be notified via email and provided with a Supplemental Questionnaire to complete as the first step in the testing process. The questionnaire allows applicants to highlight relevant work history, current Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) certifications, college transcripts or degrees, and specialized POST certifications.Deputy Sheriff I – Enforcement (Currently Attending POST Academy)Starting Pay: $31.35-$36.06 (Based on experience)Qualifications:High school diploma or GED equivalentCurrently enrolled in a POST-approved Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) course and able to obtain certification within twelve (12) months, OR possess current Utah POST Law Enforcement Officer certificationDeputy Sheriff II – Enforcement (Current Utah Law Enforcement Certification with Law Enforcement Experience)Starting Pay: $36.06-$41.42 (Based on years of law enforcement experience)Qualifications:One (1) year of experience as a certified Law Enforcement OfficerCurrent Utah POST Law Enforcement Officer certification requiredSPECIAL INSTRUCTIONSThis recruitment is continuous and will remain open until positions are filled. Testing is conducted approximately every three months.Please review the full job descriptions below to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications:Deputy Sheriff I – Enforcement (Currently attending POST Academy)Starting Pay: $31.35-$36.06 (Based on experience)Qualifications:High school diploma or GED equivalentCurrently enrolled in a POST-approved Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) course and able to obtain certification within twelve (12) months, OR possess current Utah POST Law Enforcement Officer certificationDeputy Sheriff II – Enforcement (Current Law Enforcement certification with law enforcement experience)Starting Pay: $36.06-$41.42 (Based on years of law enforcement experience)Qualifications:One (1) year of experience as a certified Law Enforcement OfficerCurrent Utah POST Law Enforcement Officer certification requiredINTERNAL APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS (Current Utah County Sheriff Employees)One (1) year of experience as a certified Law Enforcement Officer and/or Corrections OfficerMust possess current Utah POST Law Enforcement Officer or Corrections Officer certificationApplicants selected with Corrections certification must obtain Law Enforcement certification within twelve (12) months of promotionEmployees reassigned or transferred into this classification must already possess Law Enforcement certificationBENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDES100% paid health insurance premiumsUp to 6.2% employer 401(k) matchUtah Retirement Systems (Pension and 401(k) options)Health Savings Account (HSA)Fourteen (14) paid holidaysDental and Vision InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramAAP/EEO StatementIt 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
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provo, UT, 84601, US
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