The Opportunity: Tooele County is currently accepting applications to establish a roster for a Corrections Deputy with the Tooele County Sheriff's Office. The updated age requirement is now 19 years old.

This opportunity includes this great comprehensive benefits package:

• Uniform allowance
• 401 K match, health, dental, life, and vision insurance
• Participating in Utah Retirement Services (URS) member
• Every other weekend off
• Experienced officers can be considered for the Deputy II-III position
• Access to 24 hours a day new gym
• Vacation and Sick leave as well as 13 1/2 paid holidays

Applicants who are certified must also attach a copy of the certification with their employment application. Please attach all diplomas and certifications you may have acquired for verification.

A passing physical fitness and interview will be scheduled as soon as all applications are submitted.

Physical test requirements are as follows: 15 in vertical leap; 16 reps push-ups nonstop no time limit; Isometric Plank 1:00 minute; 1.5 mile run in 15:37 min.

POST Certified applicants will NOT need to take a physical fitness test.

POSITION DUTIES: Will maintain the security of the Tooele County Detention Facility and will uphold order and ensure prisoner welfare.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Corrections Deputy I- $25.47:

• Graduation from high school or GED; 2 years of responsible work experience.
• Must have the ability to be qualified in the use of firearms in order to serve in a bailiff or transportation of prisoner position.
• Must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation, drug testing, and a psychological evaluation.
• 19 years of age at the time of hire.
• A citizen of the United States; a resident of the State of Utah.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Utah Driver's License; No disqualifying criminal history; No DUI convictions in the past two years.

Corrections Deputy II- $26.75: Meet the minimum qualifications for a Corrections Deputy I; a minimum of two (2) years of full-time sworn corrections/law enforcement experience. If time exchange allows, hire into this level. Must have a minimum of two training certifications outlined in the career ladder.

Corrections Deputy III- $32.36: Meet the minimum qualifications for a Corrections Deputy II; a minimum of five (5) years of full-time sworn corrections/law enforcement experience or three (3) years with a bachelor's degree. If time exchange allows hire into this level. Must have completed three of the courses outlined in the career ladder.

Applicants selected for hire will be given a conditional job offer based on successfully passing all phases of the selection process, a comprehensive background investigation, drug test, eye exam, and psychological examination.