Public Safety Deputy - No Experience Needed, Academy Path

Salt Lake County; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 78,247,680 - 84,584,640; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education incentive

Tuition reimbursement

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Uniform allowance

Vest voucher

Retirement plan

Job summary

Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office in Salt Lake City, UT is hiring Public Safety Deputies with no experience required. You will be paid $27.82 per hour and receive POST Certification training during the academy, with the wage and benefits while you attend.

Duties include general law enforcement on government campuses, transport and booking, court security, executive protection, and security assessments across county facilities. The academy start date is March 1, 2027.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or have lived in the country for at least five years and have legal authorization to work
• Must be at least 21 years of age by the date of hire
• Must be a resident of the State of Utah at the time of hire
• Must possess a valid Utah Driver's license at time of hire
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Must not have any disqualifying criminal history. Details can be found on Utah Department of Public Safety's website.
• Must have a passing NPOST score of 70% or higher
• Must pass the PT Test.

Responsibilities

• General law enforcement at government campuses
• Arresting, transporting, and booking people into a custodial facility as needed
• Court Security; including bailiff services
• Executive protection for county council, elected officials, judges, and other employees
• Monitoring select county infrastructures to help ensure the safety of Salt Lake County citizens, visitors, and employees
• Conducting comprehensive security assessments of vulnerabilities at county facilities

Job description

Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office in Salt Lake City, UT is hiring Public Safety Deputies with no experience required. You will be paid $27.82 per hour and receive POST Certification training during the academy, with the wage and benefits while you attend.

Duties include general law enforcement on government campuses, transport and booking, court security, executive protection, and security assessments across county facilities. The academy start date is March 1, 2027.