Public Safety Deputy - Paid POST Training & Benefits

Salt Lake County; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 31,617 - 45,031; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education incentive

Medical and dental options

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation 8 hrs/mo

Sick leave 8 hrs/mo

11 holidays/yr

Uniform allowance first year

Ballistic vest voucher

Uniform allowance yearly after

Retirement plan

Job summary

Salt Lake County is seeking a Public Safety Deputy with no experience required to begin a POST-certified academy. The role provides hourly pay during training and full benefits while attending the POST Academy, with a tentative academy start date of March 1, 2027.

Duties span general law enforcement on campuses, custody transport, court security, and executive protection. Entry includes paid POST certification training, comprehensive benefits, and multiple eligibility requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or have lived in the U.S. for at least five years.
• Must be at least 21 by the date of hire.
• Must be a resident 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 GED.
• Must not have any disqualifying criminal history as per Utah DPS.
• 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 county infrastructures to help ensure the safety of Salt Lake County citizens, visitors, and employees.
• Conducting comprehensive security assessments of vulnerabilities at county facilities.

Skills

US citizenship

21+ years

Utah residency

Utah driver’s license

High school diploma

NPOST 70%

PT Test

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Salt Lake County is seeking a Public Safety Deputy with no experience required to begin a POST-certified academy. The role provides hourly pay during training and full benefits while attending the POST Academy, with a tentative academy start date of March 1, 2027.

Duties span general law enforcement on campuses, custody transport, court security, and executive protection. Entry includes paid POST certification training, comprehensive benefits, and multiple eligibility requirements.