Deputy Sheriff I- Patrol

Uintah County UT; Vernal (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Job summary

Uintah County in Utah seeks an entry-level Deputy Sheriff I- Patrol to maintain public safety, enforce laws, and protect citizens' rights. The role includes patrolling roadways, responding to incidents, conducting investigations, and assisting in court-related duties, with on-call and rotating shifts.

POS T Academy completion is required, and the county may provide the training with a two-year commitment. Salary starts at $27.28 per hour, accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package including

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• POS T Academy completion required; agency may offer training with a 2-year work commitment.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned roadways and enforce traffic laws.
• Assist motorists and respond to citizen complaints (burglaries, domestic disputes, assaults).
• Conduct investigations of felonies and misdemeanors; secure scenes and gather evidence; prepare initial reports.
• Respond to accidents, render first aid, and conduct search and rescue operations.
• Transport prisoners; execute warrants and writs; process arrest records with fingerprints and mugshots.
• Provide courtroom security, testify, and manage chain-of-custody protocols; support coroner investigations.

Skills

Patrol duties

Law enforcement basics

Report writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Status: Full-Time | Closes: October 2nd, 2026

Deputy Sheriff I- Patrol

Performs entry-level law enforcement duties to maintain public safety, enforce federal, state, and local laws, and safeguard citizens' rights. Key responsibilities include patrolling assigned roadways, enforcing traffic laws, assisting motorists, and responding to citizen complaints such as burglaries, domestic disputes, and assaults. The role handles a wide range of felony and misdemeanor investigations, which involves securing crime scenes, gathering evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses, and preparing initial reports. Additional field duties include responding to accidents to render first aid and investigate causes, conducting search and rescue operations, and assisting the county coroner with death investigations.

Beyond patrol and investigative work, the officer serves the court system by executing warrants and writs, processing arrest records with fingerprints and mugshots, providing courtroom security, testifying, and managing chain-of-custody protocols. The position also entailed transporting prisoners and individuals under mental health holds, operating as part of a Special Emergency Response Team (SERT) for high-risk tactical situations, delivering community safety and drug awareness education, and performing dispatch functions when necessary.

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 Law Enforcement. 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