Duchesne County is a great place to call home for the 18,000+ people who live here. The County is bordered on the east and west by Uintah and Wasatch counties respectively, on the north by Summit County, and on the south by Carbon County. The state's highest mountain, King's Peak at 13,528 feet above sea level, is located in the county's Uinta Mountains. It is the perfect place for families to come together and enjoy a variety of activities such as ATVing, boating, fishing, swimming, golfing, hiking and hunting.

There is a different energy in the Uintah Basin and a sense of community in each of its small towns. Opportunities to get-away without even leaving your backyard is what the residents love and with the median home price around $350,000, Duchesne County's cost of living is significantly less than on the Wasatch front.

The Duchesne County Sheriff's Office is led by County Sheriff Travis Tucker and Chief Deputy Monty Nay. Together they have created a work environment where officers WANT to work!

If you are not living in the Basin, take a drive and come see for yourself... You probably never thought Duchesne County would be home but maybe it should be!?

Check out this short video to learn more about Duchesne County:

Working and Living in Duchesne County

POSITION PROFILE

Under the supervision of the Patrol Sergeant/Corporal or other appropriate authority, it performs a variety of law enforcement duties intended to secure a safe environment for county citizens and to protect legal rights as established by federal, state, and local laws. Primary duties include the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. The officer responds to the scene of crimes and motor vehicle accidents and makes arrests, prepares reports and issues citations as required by Sheriff's Office policies and procedures. Other duties are to render first aid when necessary, directs traffic, question witnesses and suspects, makes court appearances as required. Officers maintain order in crowds and assist other law enforcement agencies when requested.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age; and
• Must be able to successfully pass an extensive criminal background investigation.

Bilingual Spanish desired, but not required.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION

• Must have a current and valid Utah Driver License; and
• Utah Law Enforcement Officer Certification.

Must complete 40 hours of training per year to maintain certification