Salt Lake County
Public Safety Deputy - Sheriff's Office
Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Public Safety Deputy - Sheriff's Office
at Salt Lake County
Hourly rate:
$26.41
per hour.
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
June 8th, 2026 .
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 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
Benefits
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 Various County Facilities and 3rd District Court.
Contact Email:
SH-HR@slco.org
or call 385-468-9890.
Hiring Process
PT Test (Vertical Jump ≥ 14.5 inches, Push-Up ≥ 14, Isometric Plank ≥ 30 seconds, 1.5 Mile Run
Initial Interview
Conditional Offer
Background Investigations including a Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA)
Background Interviews/Job Offer
If hired, you will be required to pass a Medical/Physical Evaluation and a Drug screen.
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 the Utah Department of Public Safety's website.
Must pass the PT Test (test dates March 12th and 14th, 2026).
“I became first generation law enforcement in my family and as soon as I got a taste of what it was, I was hooked. 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.” – current Salt Lake County Deputy
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at Salt Lake County
Hourly rate:
$26.41
per hour.
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
June 8th, 2026 .
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 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
Benefits
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 Various County Facilities and 3rd District Court.
Contact Email:
SH-HR@slco.org
or call 385-468-9890.
Hiring Process
PT Test (Vertical Jump ≥ 14.5 inches, Push-Up ≥ 14, Isometric Plank ≥ 30 seconds, 1.5 Mile Run
Initial Interview
Conditional Offer
Background Investigations including a Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA)
Background Interviews/Job Offer
If hired, you will be required to pass a Medical/Physical Evaluation and a Drug screen.
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 the Utah Department of Public Safety's website.
Must pass the PT Test (test dates March 12th and 14th, 2026).
“I became first generation law enforcement in my family and as soon as I got a taste of what it was, I was hooked. 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.” – current Salt Lake County Deputy
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