Deputy Sheriff

OverviewDeputy Sheriff I – Patrol Division, Sheriff's Office – Box Elder County, UtahResponsibilitiesPatrol assigned areas in a police vehicle or on foot; respond to calls for assistance; secure crime scenes for evidence searches; conduct preliminary investigations and interview complainants, witnesses, and suspects; provide follow‑up assistance on related cases; photograph and collect evidence.Apprehend suspects and testify in court as required.Work closely with Social Services, Family Services, Mental Health, and Juvenile Court.Direct traffic, issue tickets for moving and criminal violations, and investigate motor‑vehicle accidents; prepare and submit accident, offense, arrest, and other required reports.Assist other county police agencies.Perform all duties with regard to personal safety, safety of fellow officers, and public; assist in safety training of other deputies.Escort prisoners to and from courtroom or between locations; subdue unruly prisoners if necessary.Serve process, notices, summonses, and subpoenas.Perform related law‑enforcement duties as required.Maintain ability to get along with citizens and coworkers.QualificationsEducation and ExperienceGraduation from a standard senior high school.Law Enforcement Certification through POST, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesWorking knowledge of modern law‑enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.Working knowledge of Box Elder County geography.Some knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, and departmental rules and regulations.Reasonable skill in the use of firearms and the operation of police vehicles.Ability to observe situations, record them, and react quickly and calmly.Ability to deal effectively and courteously with fellow officers and the public.Effective verbal and written communication skills.Ability to act with tact and impartiality.Physical fitness required for job duties.Ability to meet necessary special requirements.Physical RequirementsMust occasionally lift or move more than 100 pounds.Applicants must be able to sit, talk, and/or hear; stand, walk, run, use hands to manipulate objects, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and negotiate stairs; ability to subdue prisoners or arrestees.Must meet vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.Must participate in the biannual Physical Testing (obstacle course or standard testing).Certification and TrainingMust have successfully completed Utah State POST Training.Must successfully complete a Field Training Program (FTO).Must complete a minimum of 40 hours of POST Training each year.Must successfully complete a twelve‑month evaluation period as Deputy I.Additional QualificationsHigh school graduate or equivalent and over 21 years old.Must be Utah P.O.S.T. certified to apply.Valid Utah Driver's License required.No criminal record or drug use.Preferred to be a resident of Box Elder County, though not required.Physical Requirements (Detailed)Physical demands include frequent sitting, talking, hearing, standing, walking, running, using hands, reaching, climbing, and balancing.May require quick response and ability to subdue individuals.Must succeed in twice‑annual Physical Testing, either obstacle course or standard testing per Utah POST Exit standards.Must be capable of lifting and moving more than 100 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception.Must successfully complete twelve‑month evaluation period as Deputy I.Must be able to perform essential job functions without disability restrictions.Selection GuidelinesFormal application required.Skills and aptitude tests, background check, final interview.BenefitsBase pay: $31.38 per hour.Take‑home vehicle available after successful completion of the FTO program.Year‑to‑year pay for prior law‑enforcement experience.Resident preference may affect take‑home vehicle and travel reimbursement.SummaryThe Deputy Sheriff I performs technical law‑enforcement duties to protect and serve the citizens of Box Elder County. Applicants must be high‑school graduates or equivalent, 21 years or older, Utah POST certified, possess a valid Utah driver's license, and have no criminal record. Preference is given to former Utah law‑enforcement officers. Compensation and benefits include base pay, year‑to‑year pay for prior experience, and a take‑home vehicle upon completing the FTO program.#J-18808-Ljbffr

OverviewDeputy Sheriff I – Patrol Division, Sheriff's Office – Box Elder County, UtahResponsibilitiesPatrol assigned areas in a police vehicle or on foot; respond to calls for assistance; secure crime scenes for evidence searches; conduct preliminary investigations and interview complainants, witnesses, and suspects; provide follow‑up assistance on related cases; photograph and collect evidence.Apprehend suspects and testify in court as required.Work closely with Social Services, Family Services, Mental Health, and Juvenile Court.Direct traffic, issue tickets for moving and criminal violations, and investigate motor‑vehicle accidents; prepare and submit accident, offense, arrest, and other required reports.Assist other county police agencies.Perform all duties with regard to personal safety, safety of fellow officers, and public; assist in safety training of other deputies.Escort prisoners to and from courtroom or between locations; subdue unruly prisoners if necessary.Serve process, notices, summonses, and subpoenas.Perform related law‑enforcement duties as required.Maintain ability to get along with citizens and coworkers.QualificationsEducation and ExperienceGraduation from a standard senior high school.Law Enforcement Certification through POST, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesWorking knowledge of modern law‑enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.Working knowledge of Box Elder County geography.Some knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, and departmental rules and regulations.Reasonable skill in the use of firearms and the operation of police vehicles.Ability to observe situations, record them, and react quickly and calmly.Ability to deal effectively and courteously with fellow officers and the public.Effective verbal and written communication skills.Ability to act with tact and impartiality.Physical fitness required for job duties.Ability to meet necessary special requirements.Physical RequirementsMust occasionally lift or move more than 100 pounds.Applicants must be able to sit, talk, and/or hear; stand, walk, run, use hands to manipulate objects, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and negotiate stairs; ability to subdue prisoners or arrestees.Must meet vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.Must participate in the biannual Physical Testing (obstacle course or standard testing).Certification and TrainingMust have successfully completed Utah State POST Training.Must successfully complete a Field Training Program (FTO).Must complete a minimum of 40 hours of POST Training each year.Must successfully complete a twelve‑month evaluation period as Deputy I.Additional QualificationsHigh school graduate or equivalent and over 21 years old.Must be Utah P.O.S.T. certified to apply.Valid Utah Driver's License required.No criminal record or drug use.Preferred to be a resident of Box Elder County, though not required.Physical Requirements (Detailed)Physical demands include frequent sitting, talking, hearing, standing, walking, running, using hands, reaching, climbing, and balancing.May require quick response and ability to subdue individuals.Must succeed in twice‑annual Physical Testing, either obstacle course or standard testing per Utah POST Exit standards.Must be capable of lifting and moving more than 100 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception.Must successfully complete twelve‑month evaluation period as Deputy I.Must be able to perform essential job functions without disability restrictions.Selection GuidelinesFormal application required.Skills and aptitude tests, background check, final interview.BenefitsBase pay: $31.38 per hour.Take‑home vehicle available after successful completion of the FTO program.Year‑to‑year pay for prior law‑enforcement experience.Resident preference may affect take‑home vehicle and travel reimbursement.SummaryThe Deputy Sheriff I performs technical law‑enforcement duties to protect and serve the citizens of Box Elder County. Applicants must be high‑school graduates or equivalent, 21 years or older, Utah POST certified, possess a valid Utah driver's license, and have no criminal record. Preference is given to former Utah law‑enforcement officers. Compensation and benefits include base pay, year‑to‑year pay for prior experience, and a take‑home vehicle upon completing the FTO program.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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