Deputy Sheriff

OVERVIEW

The Cache County Sheriff's Office is looking for a Deputy to join our team! 

Cache County is located in the northern part of Utah and bordered by the Wasatch Mountains on the east and a spur of the Wasatch, the Wellsville Mountains, on the west. We are home to Utah State University and have much to offer in both outdoor recreation and the arts. Our mission is to make sure it remains a great place to live and work. So, we hire staff that shares that goal. In order to attract and retain high-caliber employees, we offer competitive pay, great benefits, and a friendly work environment. Benefits start on the first day! Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k, Utah Retirement System, 14 paid holidays and 18 days of Personal Leave in 1st year.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a position that will perform a wide range of entry-level professional law enforcement duties related to enforcement or corrections as needed to secure and maintain a safe environment for county citizens and to protect rights as established by federal, state, and local laws. Duties include, but are not limited to: responding to calls for service, patrol residential, business and industrial centers; reporting to and investigating accident scenes; prepare arrest records; perform animal rescues, respond to calls for service regarding animals, domestic and wild; Participate in guarding inmates in county jail or on outside work crews in accordance with established policies, regulation and procedures; perform tasks associated with inmate admissions, observe inmate behavior and conduct to prevent disturbances and escapes; Transport adult and juvenile inmates to scheduled appearances and appointment and between jail facilities; Serve as an agent of the court in satisfying civil and criminal warrants; perform a variety of full performance security and courtroom processing tasks specific to maintaining courtroom order and insuring adherence to courtroom processes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Training: High School Diploma or GED, plus graduation from P.O.S.T. Academy and must be at least 21 years of age.

Licenses/Certificates: Must have LEO and/or Corrections P.O.S.T. Certification, Possession of a valid Utah driver's license, and meet eligibility requirements to drive.

Special Qualifications: Must pass an extensive background investigation. Must work rotating shift work. Must work on call 24 hours. Must complete 40 hours of training per year to maintain certification.

In addition to the above requirements, the successful candidate will possess the following: Knowledge of local, state and federal laws, such as traffic code, juvenile code, civil procedures and criminal code, investigative techniques; some skill in the operation of motor vehicles at high speed and in dangerous situations; Skill in the use of firearms, Taser, urinary analysis machine, ASP, radio, restraints, computer, etc.; Ability to apply modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment in various law enforcement situations; learn and interpret the civil and criminal code related to law enforcement and the elements of crime; demonstrate knowledge of how to react in emergency situations; demonstrate problem solving capability; ability to enforce laws and ordinances with tact and impartiality; follow established safety practices and procedures common to law enforcement work; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; develop effective working relationships with the public and fellow employees; perform work requiring good physical condition.

Are you ready for the challenge?

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Cache County Corporation is an equal-opportunity employer. Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability.

Reasonable accommodations are provided to individuals with known disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For accommodation information or special accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Team at [email protected].

Veteran's Preference (Utah Code Ann. 71A-2-102): An applicant claiming veteran's preference must do so by providing sufficient information to identify the type of veteran's preference requested. Additionally, a copy of the applicant's DD-214 must be attached to the resume. If a disabled preference is claimed, a copy of the applicant's letter from the VA stating the disability percentage granted must also be attached.

For a full list of requirements, please visit http://www.cachesheriff.org/general/employment/application-information.html