Deputy Sheriff

Daggett County; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Life

Disability

PTO (Paid Time Off)

EIB (Extended Illness Bank)

Holiday pay

Retirement perks

Support for industry certifications

Job summary

Daggett County in Manila, UT is seeking a full-time Deputy Sheriff to serve Dutch John and surrounding communities. The position offers a starting wage of $22.74–$27.29 per hour plus comprehensive benefits and retirement perks.

Responsibilities include proactive patrols, responding to calls, investigating incidents, enforcing laws, and protecting facilities while maintaining professionalism and public safety. Apply to join a dedicated public-service team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• P.O.S.T. Academy graduation required.
• LEO and/or Corrections P.O.S.T. certification required or preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be 21+ years old.

Responsibilities

• Proactive patrol to protect the community.
• Respond to calls for service and investigate incidents.
• Enforce traffic and criminal laws and gather evidence.
• Interview witnesses and assist accident victims.
• Support search and rescue efforts and resolve disputes.
• Maintain courtroom security and assist the public with court questions.
• Protect county facilities and personnel.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Public safety mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

P.O.S.T. Academy graduate

LEO/Corrections P.O.S.T. certified

Job description

Are you looking for a law enforcement career where your badge represents more than a title, where every shift brings purpose, and where the community truly knows and values those who serve? Daggett County is seeking a full-time Deputy Sheriff to join our team in Manila, UT, serving the Dutch John, UT area. If you're ready to protect your community, respond to challenges with confidence, and build a meaningful career in public service, this rewarding opportunity is waiting for you.

As our Deputy Sheriff, you'll earn a competitive wage of $22.74 - $27.29 per hour. We also offer excellent benefits and perks, including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Life
• Disability
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• EIB (Extended Illness Bank)
• Holiday pay
• Retirement perks
• Support for earning industry certifications

THE TYPE OF CANDIDATE WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 21+ years old
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduation from P.O.S.T. Academy
• Valid driver's license
• LEO and/or Corrections P.O.S.T. certified
• Ability to work rotating shifts and on-call assignments as needed
• Ability to maintain required annual training and certifications
• Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and investigative techniques
• Standard first-aid administration skills
• Strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate motor vehicles at high speed and in dangerous situations
• Ability to use airboat, ATV, firearms, and police equipment
• Physically and mentally prepared to respond to emergency situations

If you can meet the requirements above, keep reading to find out what your day entails!

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY AS A DEPUTY SHERIFF

This is a full-time position, and employees report to a central location before traveling to their assigned service area, with rotating shifts and on-call responsibilities as needed.

As our Deputy Sheriff, you'll spend your days protecting the community through proactive patrol, responding to calls for service, investigating incidents, assisting accident victims, enforcing traffic and criminal laws, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, supporting search and rescue efforts, and helping resolve disputes with professionalism and tact. You'll also play an important role in maintaining courtroom security, assisting the public with court-related questions, protecting county facilities and personnel, and ensuring that every interaction reflects the highest standards of law enforcement service.

ABOUT US

Daggett County's local government provides essential services to help our community thrive. From tourism and economic activity to law enforcement and public health, we work to improve our neighbors' lives. Our staff members are dedicated public servants who care about making Daggett County a better place to live, work, and visit.

TAKE THE NEXT STEP

If you're ready to build a rewarding law enforcement career where your service makes a meaningful difference every day, our initial application process is quick, easy, and mobile-friendly.

Must have the ability to pass a background check.