Corrections Deputy - Certified Only

BOX ELDER COUNTY; Brigham City (UT); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Box Elder County is seeking a full-time Corrections Deputy I for the Sheriff’s Office in Brigham City, Utah. You will guard inmates, enforce policies, and ensure the safety of staff and detainees.

Responsibilities include supervising inmate workers, inspecting security, and transporting inmates as required. Candidates must meet POST certification and be at least 21, with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school graduate and Utah POST Special Function Certification is required.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Good communication skills and working knowledge of English.
• No criminal history or arrests, except minor traffic; no alcohol/drug history.

Responsibilities

• Guard inmates and supervise jail operations.
• Inspect locks, doors and safety equipment.
• Escort inmates between jail, court, and other sites.
• Prepare arrest records and reports; supervise inmate workers.
• Respond to disturbances and apply restraint when needed.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Observation and reporting

De-escalation and restraint

Judgment under stress

Education

High school diploma

Utah POST Special Function Certification

Basic Correctional Officer Certification

Job description

• Location 1 S. MAIN STREET SUITE 33,Brigham City, UT, 84302-2548,United States
• Base Pay $31.38 - $43.20 / Hour
• Employee Type Non-Exempt

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

Class Title:Corrections Deputy I

Department:Sheriff

Division:Jail

GENERAL PURPOSE

Guards inmates in County Jail in accordance with established policies, regulations and statutes, while assuming responsibility for all needs of the inmates in custody.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Shift Supervisor.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Performs the duties of a Corrections I and II.

Observes conduct and behavior of inmates to prevent disturbances and escapes; searches inmates and cells for contraband articles; guards and directs during work assignments; patrols assigned areas for evidence of forbidden activities, infraction of rules and unsatisfactory attitudes or adjustment of inmates, and reports observations to superior.

Inspects locks, window bars, grills, doors and gates for tampering; employs weapons or force to maintain discipline and order among inmates, if necessary.

Guards inmates in-transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other points, traveling by automobile or public transportation as required.

Locks inmate(s) in cell after searching for weapons, valuables or drugs, secures all valuables and/or drugs and follows standard procedures designated for the disposing or maintaining of the same.

Orders and serves meals to inmates and provides or obtains medical aid if needed.

Prepares arrest records including fingerprinting and mug shot photography (identifying the inmate and charge(s) against him/her); may question inmate to obtain information.

Supervises inmate workers or inmates on work details inside and outside of jail, such as washroom and laundry, outside yard work, mowing, weeding and watering to maintain a clean and attractive environment

Books in and processes all juveniles transported to the Jail. Responsible for monitoring while in Short Term Detention and the Box Elder Juvenile Detention Cell.

Must have the ability to subdue unruly persons or prisoners with arrest control tactics.

Must have the ability to get along with citizens and coworkers.

Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

A.Graduation from high school, or equivalent, AND

B. Graduation from Utah State POST with Special Function Certification and Basic Correctional Officer Certification is required .

C. Must be 21 years of age or older.

D. Must have good communication skills and working knowledge of the English language. Good ability to act/react with public.

E. Must have no criminal history or record of arrests, except minor traffic and no record of alcohol and drug use.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Some knowledge of the basic principles of psychology and sociology as they relate to detention of inmates; some knowledge of elementary first-aid techniques and procedures; considerable knowledge of the fundamentals of proper search and seizure; considerable knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations related to jail activities.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain working relationships with inmates, the public and other departments; ability to observe situations, record them and react quickly and calmly; ability to deal effectively and courteously with fellow law officers and the public; ability to act with impartiality; ability to restrain physically violent inmates ability to react quick ly to various situations under conditions of stress; ability to plan, organize and control the operations within the jail in order to maximize efficiency of jail activities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk, talk or hear.The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or operate objects, controls or tools; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; negotiate up and down stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception.

Required to participate in the Physical Testing that is held twice a year. This testing will consist of either an obstacle course or standard testing utilizing Utah POST Exit Standards as the guideline.

Must be a graduate of Utah P.O.S.T. with Special Function and Basic Correctional Officer Certification.
Certification is required to apply for this position.
Must have valid Utah Drivers license.
Must be able to perform essential functions of job.
Must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application; appropriate skills and ability test and aptitude test; background check, final interview with hiring authority.

Summary

Box Elder County has an opening for a full-time Corrections Officer with the Sheriff’s Office.The Corrections Officer guards prisoners in the County Jail in accordance with established policies, regulations and statutes while assuming responsibility for all needs of the prisoners in custody.

Those interested in this position must be a high school graduate and must be a graduate of the Utah P.O.S.T. Special Function Officer Training and be Basic Correctional Officer Certified.Applicants must also have no criminal history or record of arrests, except for minor traffic and no record of alcohol and drug use. Proof of certification will be required to receive an interview. Base Pay $31.38/Hour. Lateral pay does apply.

Position will remain open until Friday, November 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.