Deputy Sheriff Trainee – Corrections

National Police; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

National Police seeks a Deputy Sheriff trainee to enter a Utah POST-certified training program under Weber County Sheriff's Office supervision. The position is in a training mode to obtain SFO/BCO certifications, with a two-year contract signed at hire to recoup academy-related costs.

The role requires meeting physical test benchmarks (15-inch vertical jump, 16 push-ups, 1:00 plank, 1.5 mile run) and passing background checks and drug screening.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required.
• Must qualify for Basic Corrections Officer and Peace Officer certifications after academy.

Responsibilities

• Complete all training requirements for Deputy Sheriff position, including classroom and physical training.
• Pass tests: vertical jump, push-ups, plank, and 1.5 mile run.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Salary: $29.57

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of a Utah Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) training facility, incumbents in this position are in a training mode for the period required to obtain Utah Peace Officer Certifications, to include: Special Functions Officer (SFO); and Basic Corrections Officer (BCO).

Two (2) year employment contract to be signed at time of hire in order to recoup costs associated to fees regarding: Academy Registration, Tuition, Certification, etc.

Essential Functions:

• Participates in and completes all training requirements for the position of Deputy Sheriff within the Weber County Sheriff's Office to include classroom study, physical training, scenario based training, and, on the job training.
• Vertical Jump (15 inches)
• Push-Ups (16 Reps -Maximum repetitions with no time constraint and no rest during this phase of the test)
• Isometric Plank (1:00-One Minute)
• 1.5 Mile Run (15:37)
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: No experience required.
• Training: Meet minimum requirements for Corrections Officer Certification, as outlined in Utah State Code 53-6-203 and, upon completion of the Academy assignment, 53-6-205.
• Training: Meet minimum requirements for Law Enforcement Peace Officer Certification, as outlined in Utah State Code 536203 and, upon completion of the Academy assignment, 536205.
• Must qualify for Basic Corrections Officer (BCO) Certification at the completion of the required training.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years at the time of hire;
• Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid State driver's license without record of suspension or revocation in any State;
• Must be found suitable for employment as a result of a background investigation and polygraph examination completed by the Weber County Sheriff's Office.
• Must be a U.S. citizen;
• Must be able to read and write the English language;
• Must pass a drug screening as required by Weber County.