Public Safety Deputy - Sheriff's Office

Public Safety Deputy

No experience or training required

$27.82 hourly

We will pay for your POST Certification Training and also pay you an hourly wage and full benefits while attending our POST Academy.

This recruitment is for an academy with a tentative start date of October 5th, 2026.

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

For any questions, please e-mail SH-HR@slco.org or call 385-468-9890

Join our team today!

No experience or training needed!

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 fulfillment 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 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.

Additional Information

Minimum 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 pass the PT Test. Location - TBD Time - TBD

• Vertical Jump = 14.5 inches
• Push-Up = 14
• Isometric Plank = 30 seconds
• 1.5 Mile Run = Under 16 minutes and 11 seconds.

Only those who pass the PT test will continue through the hiring process

• The hiring process includes:
• PT Test
• Initial Interview
• Conditional Offer
• Background Investigations Process including a Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA)
• Background Interviews/Job Offers
• If hired, you will be required to pass a Medical/Physical Evaluation and a Drug screen.

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