Deputy Sheriff I- Corrections

UINTAH COUNTY; Vernal (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

PTO

Job summary

Uintah County is hiring a Deputy Sheriff I- Corrections to perform hands-on supervision of inmates and manage intake procedures, including records creation and fingerprinting.

The role also covers inmate work details, facility maintenance, and upkeep of jail and recreation areas, with interstate extradition transports to neighboring states as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; POS T correctional officer certification required.
• No prior experience is required; training may be provided by the county with a two-year commitment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise inmates and manage the intake process including arrest records, fingerprinting and mug shots.
• Oversee inmate work details, perform general facility maintenance and keep jail and recreation areas clean.
• participate in interstate extradition transports to states such as Nevada, Colorado and Wyoming.

Skills

Supervision

Inmate handling

Shift work

On-call availability

Safety and security mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

P.O.S.T. Academy Certification

Job description

Open Until Filled

Deputy Sheriff I- Corrections

This position is a hands-on entry-level law enforcement role focused on maintaining a safe and secure environment. You will supervise inmates, ensuring their physical and medical needs are met. This includes the full intake process, from creating arrest records and reports to fingerprinting and taking mug shots.

Additionally, you'll be responsible for supervising inmates on work details, performing general facility maintenance and repairs, and keeping the jail and recreation areas clean. You will also participate in interstate extradition transports to states like Nevada, Colorado, and Wyoming.

You must be a high school graduate or have a GED. Additionally, you need to have successfully completed the Police Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Academy for Correctional Officer Certification. No prior experience is required. We may offer to provide your P.O.S.T. training, which would include a two-year commitment to work for the county after completion.

Special Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess a valid Utah State Driver's License.
• Must work rotating shift work.
• Must work on-call 24 hours.
• Must complete 40 hours of training per year to maintain certification.

This full-time position offers $27.28 an hour, depending on experience, and a comprehensive benefits package. You'll receive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, and various supplemental insurance options. Enjoy Paid Time Off (PTO), an Employee Assistance Program, and an exciting perks program. Plus, you'll be part of Uintah County's award-winning wellness program, offering fun activities, convenient on-site health fairs and seminars, and full access to our on-site wellness center equipped with gym equipment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer