Public Safety Deputy Lateral - Sheriff's Office

  • Salt Lake County
  • West Jordan, Utah
  • Full Time

PUBLIC SAFETY DEPUTY - LATERAL

This position is open to applicants who currently hold SFO or LEO Certifications from Utah POST and have a minimum of one year experience

$26.41 - $35.59 Hourly DOE

Job Description

The Public Safety Bureau is responsible for a wide variety of law enforcement functions across the Salt Lake Valley. Deputies transition between law enforcement and client focused community policing as situations demand. This position is both challenging and rewarding; duties include:

  • 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

Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office provides a comprehensive benefits package:

    • Education incentive allowance up to $900/year
    • Flexible medical and dental insurance options
    • 100% Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
    • Vacation starting at 8 hours/month
    • Sick leave starting at 8 hours/month
    • 11 paid holidays/year
    • $1200 uniform allowance first year and $300 ballistic vest voucher
      • $900 uniform allowance each year after
      • Participation in the Utah Retirement Systems Plan

Work locations are at various County Facilities and 3rd District Court

" I became first generation law enforcement in my family and as soon as I got a taste of what it was, I was hooked. In fact, it was the ONLY thing I have ever done for work that I didn't wake up on the morning dreading. I actually loved it and that was something that I had never experienced with a job before. I found so much value and fulfilment in it. The training is amazing. I learned and grew so much in the academy and have continued throughout my career. The people I work with are examples to me of the type of person I want to work around and want to be. With more I experience, I discovered the most rewarding thing for me in any career. To have the tools, resources and training to be able to make a significant impact in someone's life, even as far as to save someone's life. That is more rewarding and fulfilling to me than anything I have experienced before. I am so thankful for the chance I took on working for the Salt Lake County Sheriffs Office. I am also thankful for the chance they took on me." - a current Salt Lake County Deputy

Additional Information

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be SFO or LEO certified and have a minimum of one year experience

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 be free of any physical, emotional, or mental condition that might adversely affect the performance of the applicant's duties as a peace officer.

    • The Hiring Process includes:
      • Conditional Offer
      • Background Investigations Process
      • Background Interviews/Job Offers
      • If hired, you will be required to pass a Drug screen.

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Job ID: 474582657
Originally Posted on: 4/24/2025

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