Deputy - Corrections

Utah County Government; Colorado; On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Utah Retirement System pension options

14 paid holidays

Dental & Vision Insurance

EAP

Job summary

Utah County Government is launching a law enforcement career path with no prior experience required. Recruits are paid during training and sponsored through the POST Academy to obtain Basic Corrections Officer Certification.

Deputy Sheriff I – Corrections starts at $29.95/hour and Deputy Sheriff II – Corrections ranges from $31.35 to $36.06/hour. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications and will participate in group testing, followed by interviews.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 19 years old to attend POST Academy
• Valid driver’s license (Utah license required within 60 days of hire)

Responsibilities

• Deputy Sheriffs assigned to Corrections help maintain the safety and security of the Utah County Security Center. Duties include inmate booking, housing, transportation, supervision, and inmate work programs.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

UTAH COUNTY OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

100 East Center, Suite 3800, Provo, UT 84606 Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

http://www.utahcounty.gov

“The Value of Public Service Employment is vital to the success of our state, county, and local communities.”

Utah County Government Employees start every day with the well-being of the entire community in mind:

How can I make my community a better place?

Who will need my help and protection?

How will I make a difference for someone?

We hire smart, compassionate, loyal, ethical, committed, innovative people.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Launch Your Law Enforcement Career — No Experience Required!

No law enforcement experience? No problem. Once hired, you will be paid while attending training and sponsored through the Utah POST Academy to obtain your Basic Corrections Officer Certification.

If you are already corrections certified and have prior corrections experience, you may qualify to be hired as a Deputy Sheriff II – Corrections.

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING

This is NOT an individual interview process.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, but applicants are not individually scheduled for testing or interviews after submitting an application.

Our hiring process is conducted in large group testing sessions approximately every 2–3 months.

UPCOMING TESTING AND INTERVIEW SCHEDULE

• Testing Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
• Morning Session: 8:30 AM
• Afternoon Session: 1:00 PM

All candidates who apply by October 28, 2026, will receive an email with a link to sign up for their preferred testing session.

Following testing, qualified candidates will receive an email with a link to select their preferred interview date and time.

INTERVIEW DATES:

• Monday, November 9, 2026: 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
• Tuesday, November 10, 2026: 8:30 AM–time to be determined

Here’s What to Expect:

• APPLY
  Submit your application online.
• WAIT FOR THE NEXT TESTING SESSION
  Applicants will be contacted by email when a testing session has been scheduled. Our next testing session is tentatively planned for the first week of November.
• COMPLETE BOTH TESTS
  You must pass both the written/video exam AND the physical fitness test to continue in the hiring process.
• INTERVIEW
  Candidates who successfully pass both the written/video exam and physical fitness test may be considered for an in-person interview with our hiring panel.

Please do not call to request an individual interview or to schedule testing. All testing information, invitations, and updates will be sent by email.

Starting Pay

• Deputy Sheriff I – Corrections: $29.95/hour
• Deputy Sheriff II – Corrections: $31.35–$36.06/hour

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 19 years old to attend POST Academy
• Valid driver’s license (Utah license required within 60 days of hire)

Testing/Interview Process:

Video Exam

Candidates must score at least 80% on each section.

Physical Fitness Test

• 1.5-mile run in 17 minutes or less
• 30-second plank
• 10 push-ups without rest

You must pass BOTH the written/video exam and physical fitness test to advance.

In-Person Interviews (1-2 Weeks After Testing)

Candidates who successfully pass both the written/video exam and physical fitness test may be considered for an in-person interview with our hiring panel. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by email.

Work Schedule:

• 7 night shifts
• 4 days off
• 4 day shifts
• 7 days off
• 3 day shifts
• 3 days off

Then the schedule repeats.

Testing is anticipated to take place during the first week of November. Applicants will be emailed when a new testing date has been scheduled.

All testing communication and updates will be sent by email.

Additional Employment Requirements:

• Pass background investigation
• Polygraph examination
• Psychological evaluation
• Medical exam and drug screening
• Become POST certified within 12 months of hire

What You’ll Do:

Deputy Sheriffs assigned to Corrections help maintain the safety and security of the Utah County Security Center. Duties include inmate booking, housing, transportation, supervision, and inmate work programs.

Full Job Descriptions:

• Deputy Sheriff I – Corrections
  http://hr.utahcounty.gov/cms/uploads/Deputy_Sheriff_I_Corrections_4911_b55c06a197.pdf
• Deputy Sheriff II – Corrections
  http://hr.utahcounty.gov/cms/uploads/Deputy_Sheriff_II_Corrections_4011_bd287208e8.pdf

Benefits Include:

• 100% paid health insurance premiums
• Up to 6.2% 401(k) match
• Utah Retirement System pension options
• 14 paid holidays
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pre-tax HSA savings

Utah County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

AAP/EEO Statement

It is the policy of Utah County Government to assure equal employment opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic status of gender identity.

UTAH COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER