Corrections Deputy I-III

Tooele County; Tooele (UT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform allowance

401K match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

URS member

Every other weekend off

On-site fitness center

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

13.5 paid holidays

Job summary

Tooele County is seeking to establish a roster for Corrections Deputy with the Sheriff's Office. The role includes maintaining security in the detention facility, upholding order, and ensuring prisoner welfare, with multiple career ladder levels and competitive hourly pay.

The benefits package features uniform allowance, retirement plan participation, and substantial paid time off. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, US citizenship, a valid Utah driver’s license, and

Qualifications

• Must pass a comprehensive background investigation and drug testing.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and Utah resident with a valid Utah driver's license.
• Meets age requirement of 19 years at hire.
• POST-certified applicants exempt from the physical test.

Responsibilities

• Will maintain the security of the Tooele County Detention Facility and uphold order and prisoner welfare.

Skills

Physical fitness

Firearm qualification ability

Background checks

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Opportunity:

Tooele County is currently accepting applications to establish a roster for a Corrections Deputy with the Tooele County Sheriff's Office. Updated age requirement is now 19 years old.

This Opportunity Includes This Great Comprehensive Benefit Package

• Uniform allowance
• 401 K match, health, dental, life, vision insurance
• Participating Utah Retirement Services (URS) member
• Every other weekend off
• Experienced officers can be considered for Deputy II-III position
• Access to 24 hour fitness center on site
• Paid Vacation & Sick leave as well as 13.5 paid holidays

Physical test requirements are as follows:

15 in vertical leap; 16 reps push-ups nonstop no time limit; Isometric Plank 1:00 minute; 1.5 mile run in 15:37 min.

POST Certified applicants will NOT need to take a physical fitness test.

POSITION DUTIES:

Will maintain the security of the Tooele County Detention Facility and will uphold order and ensure prisoner welfare.

Minimum Qualifications

Corrections Deputy I- $26.96:

• Graduation from high school or GED; 2 years of responsible work experience.
• Must have the ability to be qualified in the use of firearms in order to serve in a bailiff or transportation of prisoner position.
• Must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation, drug testing, and a psychological evaluation.
• 19 years of age at the time of hire.
• A citizen of the United States; a resident of the State of Utah.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Utah Driver's License; No disqualifying criminal history; No DUI convictions in the past two years.

Corrections Deputy II- $28.31:

Meet the minimum qualifications for a Corrections Deputy I; a minimum of two (2) years of full-time sworn corrections/law enforcement experience. If time exchange allows, hire into this level. Must have a minimum of two training certifications outlined in the career ladder.

Corrections Deputy III- $34.25:

Meet the minimum qualifications for a Corrections Deputy II; a minimum of five (5) years of full-time sworn corrections/law enforcement experience or three (3) years with a bachelor's degree. If time exchange allows hire into this level. Must have completed three of the courses outlined in the career ladder.

Applicants selected for hire will be given a conditional job offer based on successfully passing all phases of the selection process, a comprehensive background investigation, drug test, eye exam and psychological examination.

• Tooele County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Salary: $27.77 - $41.65 per hour