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Deputy Sheriff I- Corrections

Uintah County UT
Vernal, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 8/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/11/2026

Open Until Filled


Deputy Sheriff I- Corrections

This position is a hands-on entry-level law enforcement role focused on maintaining a safe and secure environment. You will supervise inmates, ensuring their physical and medical needs are met. This includes the full intake process, from creating arrest records and reports to fingerprinting and taking mug shots.


Additionally, you'll be responsible for supervising inmates on work details, performing general facility maintenance and repairs, and keeping the jail and recreation areas clean. You will also participate in interstate extradition transports to states like Nevada, Colorado, and Wyoming.


You must be a high school graduate or have a GED. Additionally, you need to have successfully completed the Police Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Academy for Correctional Officer Certification. No prior experience is required. We may offer to provide your P.O.S.T. training, which would include a two-year commitment to work for the county after completion.


Special Qualifications:

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Must possess a valid Utah State Driver's License.

Must work rotating shift work.

Must work on-call 24 hours.

Must complete 40 hours of training per year to maintain certification.


This full-time position offers $27.28 an hour, depending on experience, and a comprehensive benefits package. You'll receive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, and various supplemental insurance options. Enjoy Paid Time Off (PTO), an Employee Assistance Program, and an exciting perks program. Plus, you'll be part of Uintah County's award-winning wellness program, offering fun activities, convenient on-site health fairs and seminars, and full access to our on-site wellness center equipped with gym equipment.


Please view the full job description in the link below.

Deputy Sheriff I- Corrections


To view Uintah County benefit information, please click on the link below

Uintah County Benefit Information


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