Salary: $26.13 - $40.36 Hourly

Location: Farmington, Utah

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Sheriff's Office

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This position may be assigned to patrol or courts.

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Davis County Sheriff's Office is looking to hire full-time Deputy Sheriff I, II, III. Are you wanting a career in law enforcement? Would you like to help keep the citizens of Davis County safe? Are you mentally and physically strong and known for your positive attitude? Is working in an office cubicle your worst nightmare? If so, please read on!

This Deputy Sheriff position pays $26.13 - $40.36/hr, depending on experience. Our excellent benefits start on the first day and include medical, dental, vision, generous annual/sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and more! Is this the law enforcement opportunity for you? Apply today!

ABOUT UTAH

From rugged red rocks to superb ski slopes, Utah has it all including 5 national parks! It's both a great place to raise a family and a great place to retire. While structured and traditional, we are equally focused on innovation for the future.

Known for our natural resources, we are also brimming with human resources. And, we are committed to attracting and utilizing the best of that human capital to help us accomplish our mission with ever-increasing efficiency and the highest degree of integrity. We show our employees that we value them by offering awesome benefits, work-life balance, and opportunities for professional development.

A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A DEPUTY SHERIFF

As one of our Deputy Sheriff Officers, you start your law enforcement career by completing POST academy. While the physical fitness requirements are challenging, you thrive on that challenge. Once you start work with full responsibilities, you believe it was worth it. You are the kind of person that needs to be needed and, boy, are you ever needed here. In this law enforcement position, you are not just punching a clock.

You care about people and, in your profession, you affect people profoundly in two ways. First, you keep the citizens safe, ensuring that the people who might cause them harm don't run free. And, second, you have an opportunity to be a positive influence on those whose lives have taken small detours or even very dark turns. You believe in the intrinsic value of all humanity and tend to be both persistent and optimistic-traits that keep you going.

The only thing that could break you would be having to sit in a cubicle all day pushing papers. You love that your chosen career provides both physical and mental challenges as well as human interaction and new surprises every day. As you work with offenders, you are always respectful but not easily manipulated. Your integrity is impeccable. What some people call stressful, you call a worthwhile challenge.

Physical fitness testing requirement are:

21 Push ups, 1.5 minute plank, 13 inch vertical jump, 1.5 mile run in 16 minutes

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A DEPUTY SHERIFF OFFICER

• At least 21 years old
• High school diploma
• US citizen
• No experience necessary!

We will sponsor new hires through POST(Peace Officer Standards Training) academy, providing paid training. Are you service-oriented? Do you have the ability to self-regulate, remain calm in the face of anger, and effectively de-stress in your time off? Do you have excellent communication skills? Can you work effectively under pressure? Do you have both confidence and humility as well as the ability to exercise good judgment? If so, you just might be perfect for this Correctional Officer position!

LAW ENFORCEMENT WORK SCHEDULE

Schedules vary and include overtime. This is a 24/7 operation including nights and weekends.

READY TO JOIN OUR LAW ENFORCEMENT TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this law enforcement position for the Davis County Sheriff's Office, please fill out our mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Full Job Description Below

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under close supervision from a Sergeant, performs entry level law enforcement and public contact in providing public safety and protection for Davis County.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES (Any one position does not include all of the duties listed; nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class.)

Controls and directs vehicle traffic and issues citations for vehicle code violations.

Conducts routine street patrol to determine the presence of actual or potential crime situations.

Initiates inquiries concerning possible law violations of adults or juveniles; obtains, presents, verifies, and analyzes factual information and other evidence; makes arrests by determining if there is probable cause; identifies the suspect; takes suspect into custody and informs suspect of his civil rights.

Responds to requests from citizens for information and assistance; resolves disputes; refers individuals to the proper agencies and provides other types of guidance, etc.

Prepares reports, issues memos, and writes correspondence which are both intra and interdepartmental in nature.

Appears in court and before other legal and quasi legal bodies and gives oral testimony regarding investigations, arrests, and other information of which he/she has knowledge.

Conducts searches; examines individuals, vehicles, and buildings to locate persons and property or to detect illegal activity; performs necessary crime scene investigation.

Transports people, prisoners or materials as needed. Serves civil and subpoena papers and/or arrest warrants; assists in property seizures.

Opens and closes sessions of court, as directed by the judge. Maintains order and courtroom decorum, as directed; maintains court security; conducts physical searches, when required; notifies selected citizens of upcoming jury duty; oversees security of the jury room when jury is sequestered; provides necessary materials to jury; relays messages between jury and the court. Responds to medical emergencies and provides immediate basic and/or advanced life support.

Safely and effectively operates an emergency vehicle according to departmental and EVO policy. Effectively utilize lethal and non-lethal weapons in compliance with DCSO policies and procedures. Operates a motor vehicle in a safe manner and in compliance with all Utah laws and regulations.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Level II/III: Assists in training new personnel; acts as a team leader as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This is a career ladder position; applicants will be considered for the level for which they qualify.

Deputy Sheriff I: High School graduation or equivalent.

Deputy Sheriff II: High School graduation (or equivalent) plus at least twenty four (24) months of full-time experience as a Deputy Sheriff or Police Officer (Law Enforcement Officer); An acceptable combination of education and experience may be considered.

Deputy Sheriff III: High School graduation (or equivalent) plus at least five (5) years of full-time experience as a Deputy Sheriff or Police Officer (Law Enforcement Officer); an acceptable combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preference for applicants with Law Enforcement experience as a Deputy Sheriff or Police Officer.

Preference for active Utah LEO (Law Enforcement Officer) and SFO (Special Functions Officer) certifications through Utah POST.

Preference for bilingual skills in Spanish.

2. Special Qualifications:

Deputy Sheriff I: Must be able to become certified as a Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) through the Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training Academy (POST) within twelve months of hire date; must maintain certification and complete required annual training.

Deputy Sheriff II: Must be a certified (or certifiable) Law Enforcement Officer through the Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training Academy (POST); must maintain certification and complete required annual training.

Deputy Sheriff III: Must be a certified (or certifiable) Law Enforcement Officer through the Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training Academy (POST); must maintain certification and complete required annual training.

Successful completion of the Advanced Officer Training at POST, or an equivalent training program approved by the Sheriff or a Chief Deputy.

Successful completion of the Field Training Officer (FTO) training at POST, or an equivalent training program approved by the Sheriff or a Chief Deputy.

Must have successfully participated in one of the following specialty assignments for a minimum of two years:
1.SWAT
2.Motors
3.K-9
4.Policy Committee
If an employee is participating in an authorized specialty assignment and is either removed from the assignment or is reassigned to a different specialty, based on the needs of the office, the Sheriff may opt to commute the two-year requirement in the specialty assignment.

Must pass the Davis County Sheriff's Office background investigation. As part of the background investigation, the DCSO requests that all applicants submit to a pre-employment eye detect examination. Must be at least 21 years old at the time of certification for Deputy Sheriff (State statute requirement).

Must 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 the Davis County Sheriff's Office Physical Fitness Standard prior to employment and for POST certification.

Must participate and undertake a valid attempt in the physical fitness testing annually.

Employees driving a personal or a County vehicle for job related travel must possess a valid driver license and must operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner; new employees with an out-of-state license must obtain a valid Utah Driver License within sixty (60) days of hire date (exceptions for military personnel and their dependents). Employees driving a personal vehicle while on county business must maintain the minimum vehicle liability insurance as specified in the Utah Code.

3. Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Working knowledge of: police terminology and practices; criminal and traffic laws; courtroom procedure and terminology; ethical principles; self-defense principles and tactics.

Skill in the use of firearms and police equipment.

This position may require the driving of a motor vehicle; skill in operating a motor vehicle in a safe manner; ability to insure motor vehicle is operating in a safe manner; knowledge of Utah motor vehicle rules and regulations.

Ability to: pass written, oral, and physical fitness examinations; make rapid and sound decisions under pressure; make arrests; remain alert and react to unexpected situations and emergencies; handle high levels of personal stress and maintain composure under a variety of adverse conditions, including verbal and physical abuse,
witnessing death and critical injuries and experiencing risk of personal harm; collect and rapidly assimilate facts; examine witnesses effectively; restrain unruly persons; maintain confidences; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other employees, legal counsel, judicial officials, other agencies, and the general public; follow written and oral instructions; communicate effectively (orally and in writing).

Davis County is a drug-free workplace. All successful applicants for positions in the County must successfully pass a drug screen prior to employment.