Deputy Sheriff & Corrections Officer Positions

Wasatch County Government; Heber City (UT); On-site; USD 44,096 - 59,870; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefit package

Job summary

Wasatch County Government is seeking candidates for Deputy Sheriff and Corrections Officer positions. These roles require passing a physical training exam, a written test, and multiple interviews. The entry-level wage is $33.96 per hour for Deputy Sheriffs and $32.01 per hour for Corrections Officers, both with a full benefit package.

Applicants are encouraged to apply through the Sheriff’s Office Employment Site. Wasatch County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Must pass physical training exam based on POST Academy standards.
• Must achieve a passing score of 70% on written test.
• Additional credit for military service and post‑secondary education.

Responsibilities

• Conduct various tests as part of the selection process.
• Attend interviews with the Sheriff's Office.
• Join the eligibility list if successfully passing exams.

Job description

The Wasatch County Deputy Sheriff Merit Commission is recruiting for Deputy Sheriff and Corrections Officer positions. The Sheriff's Office regularly has openings for these roles.

Testing & Selection Process

• A physical training exam based on POST Academy standards (pass/fail).
• A written test.
• A panel interview and a Sheriff's interview.
• Each test requires a passing score of 70%.
• Successful applicants are placed on an eligibility list in order of overall score. When a position opens, the top three candidates are selected.
• Additional credit may be earned for military service and/or post‑secondary education.

Salary and Benefits

Entry‑level Deputy Sheriff wage: $33.96 per hour plus a full benefit package.

Entry‑level Corrections Officer wage: $32.01 per hour plus a full benefit package.

Pay range: $32.01 - $43.46 per hour.

Application Information

To learn more and apply, visit the Sheriff’s Office Employment Site: https://docs.wasatch.utah.gov/AppNet/UnityForm.aspx?d1=AbXdv4UVsDa%2bWlWs0mOgS%2bU24z83nXAjWuBkqpO3DWrGCqmSmj9FtW8fqQRDh3AkEtCDjk0KY62rii6ot2%2bHtAqOX%2fbg2%2bicu7GSWqt8r%2bYYiJjtRZjfEPU1YkMx3YywveUpWZMLjOBH6ot0yPboLOrrOsu1D2x0CUW%2b2p3pOeIN%2flIvkv%2ftj6rsNYLlE1P09gkOPkD467om6ak0OYfcCe%2begGIX8cYKcv9m%2f8NosiTPrKANEvyqE21l3OK%2b6iSGfBjZpge3UgDtuAarv7zBXiw%3d

Completed applications must be submitted through the online portal. Wasatch County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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