What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Sheriff position at Daggett County?
Are you looking for a law enforcement career where your badge represents more than a title, where every shift brings purpose, and where the community truly knows and values those who serve? Daggett County is seeking a full-time Deputy Sheriff to join our team in Manila, UT, serving the Dutch John, UT area. If you're ready to protect your community, respond to challenges with confidence, and build a meaningful career in public service, this rewarding opportunity is waiting for you. Apply today!
As our Deputy Sheriff, you'll earn a competitive wage of $22.74 - $27.29 per hour. We also offer excellent benefits and perks, including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Life
- Disability
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- EIB (Extended Illness Bank)
- Holiday pay
- Retirement perks
- Support for earning industry certifications
THE TYPE OF CANDIDATE WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- 21 years old
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Graduation from P.O.S.T. Academy
- Valid driver's license
- LEO and/or Corrections P.O.S.T. certified
- Ability to work rotating shifts and on-call assignments as needed
- Ability to maintain required annual training and certifications
- Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and investigative techniques
- Standard first-aid administration skills
- Strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to operate motor vehicles at high speed and in dangerous situations
- Ability to use airboat, ATV, firearms, and police equipment
- Physically and mentally prepared to respond to emergency situations
If you can meet the requirements above, keep reading to find out what your day entails!
YOUR DAY-TO-DAY AS A DEPUTY SHERIFF
This is a full-time position, and employees report to a central location before traveling to their assigned service area, with rotating shifts and on-call responsibilities as needed.
As our Deputy Sheriff, you'll spend your days protecting the community through proactive patrol, responding to calls for service, investigating incidents, assisting accident victims, enforcing traffic and criminal laws, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, supporting search and rescue efforts, and helping resolve disputes with professionalism and tact. You'll also play an important role in maintaining courtroom security, assisting the public with court-related questions, protecting county facilities and personnel, and ensuring that every interaction reflects the highest standards of law enforcement service.
ABOUT US
Daggett County's local government provides essential services to help our community thrive. From tourism and economic activity to law enforcement and public health, we work to improve our neighbors' lives. Our staff members are dedicated public servants who care about making Daggett County a better place to live, work, and visit.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
If you're ready to build a rewarding law enforcement career where your service makes a meaningful difference every day, apply today! Our initial application process is quick, easy, and mobile-friendly.
Must have the ability to pass a background check.
Salary : $23 - $27