Department: Sheriff's Office

Salary: $29.26 - $45.19 / hourly

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This position will be assigned to the Justice Services Division in the Investigations Unit.

Preference for three years experience in investigations.

Preference for bilingual skills in Spanish.

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Davis County Sheriff's Office is looking to hire a full-time Deputy Sheriff assigned to the Justice Services Division in the Investigations unit. This position performs a variety of law enforcement duties related to the public safety and protection of residents and visitors in Davis County. This position responds to emergencies, investigates crime, makes lawful arrests.

The initial assignment is in the investigations unit. Assignments may change to accommodate the needs of the office.

In addition to competitive pay and our team focused culture, we offer the following benefits:

• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance day one
• 13 vacation days and 12 days paid sick leave
• 12 holidays
• 4 weeks paid parental leave after 6 months of employment
• 401k match of 4%
• Full pension retirement
• Yearly performance pay increases up to 3.5%

Minimum Requirements

• Deputy Sheriff - LE II - Twenty-four (24) months of full-time experience as a sworn officer.
• Deputy Sheriff - LE III - Five (5) years of full-time experience as a sworn officer. Must have successfully participated in a specialty assignment for a minimum of two years. Specialty assignments include, but are not limited to: SWAT, Motors, K-9, Policy Committee, Transportation, or active instructor, as designated/approved by the Sheriff or Chief Deputy.

Special Qualifications

Must be either a United States citizen; or a lawful resident of the United States who has been in the United States legally for at least five years; and has legal authorization to work in the United States.

Must pass a Davis County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) background investigation, including a truth verification test.

Must be at least 21 years old at the time of certification for Law Enforcement Officer (LEO). This is a state statute requirement.

Must pass the physical fitness test as part of the application process and annually thereafter.

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Day to Day Duties

• Enforces federal, state, and local laws and performs arrests for criminal activities; serves criminal and civil warrants and other civil process papers as required by federal, state, and local statutes; conducts searches of individuals, vehicles, and buildings; investigates crime.
• Responds to questions, complaints, and requests for assistance from the public.
• Enforces traffic laws and issues citations for traffic violations.
• Prepares various reports, records, memos and other records which are both intra- and interdepartmental in nature.
• Appears in court and before other legal and quasi-legal bodies and gives oral testimony regarding investigations, arrests and other information of which he/she has knowledge.
• Responds to emergencies, performs CPR, and administers first aid when necessary.
• Operates a motor vehicle in a safe manner and in compliance with all Utah laws and regulations.
• Effectively utilizes lethal and non-lethal weapons in compliance with Davis County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) policies and procedures.

Fill out our mobile-friendly online application. We hope to meet you soon!