Corrections Deputy I-Iii

The Opportunity: Tooele County is currently accepting applications to establish a roster for a Corrections Deputy with the Tooele County Sheriff's Office. Updated age requirement is now 19 years old.

This opportunity includes this great comprehensive benefit package:

• Uniform allowance
• 401 K match, health, dental, life, vision insurance
• Participating Utah Retirement Services (URS) member
• Every other weekend off
• Experienced officers can be considered for Deputy II-III position
• Access to 24 hour fitness center on site
• Paid Vacation & Sick leave as well as 13.5 paid holidays

Applicants who are certified must also attach a copy of the certification with their employment application. Applicants who are not certified must attach a copy of their written P.O.S.T. exam. Please attach all diplomas and certifications you may have acquired for verification.

A passing physical fitness and interview will be scheduled as soon as all applications are submitted.

Physical test requirements are as follows: 15 in vertical leap; 16 reps push-ups nonstop no time limit; Isometric Plank 1:00 minute; 1.5 mile run in 15:37 min.

POST Certified applicants will NOT need to take a physical fitness test.

POSITION DUTIES: Will maintain the security of the Tooele County Detention Facility and will uphold order and ensure prisoner welfare.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Corrections Deputy I- $26.96:

• Graduation from high school or GED; 2 years of responsible work experience.
• Must have the ability to be qualified in the use of firearms in order to serve in a bailiff or transportation of prisoner position.
• Must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation, drug testing, and a psychological evaluation.
• 19 years of age at the time of hire.
• A citizen of the United States; a resident of the State of Utah.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Utah Driver's License; No disqualifying criminal history; No DUI convictions in the past two years.

Corrections Deputy II- $28.31: Meet the minimum qualifications for a Corrections Deputy I; a minimum of two (2) years of full-time sworn corrections/law enforcement experience. If time exchange allows, hire into this level. Must have a minimum of two training certifications outlined in the career ladder.

Corrections Deputy III- $34.25: Meet the minimum qualifications for a Corrections Deputy II; a minimum of five (5) years of full-time sworn corrections/law enforcement experience or three (3) years with a bachelor's degree. If time exchange allows hire into this level. Must have completed three of the courses outlined in the career ladder.

Applicants selected for hire will be given a conditional job offer based on successfully passing all phases of the selection process, a comprehensive background investigation, drug test, eye exam and psychological examination.

Tooele County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other protected class.