Law Enforcement Agent - CIRT USCF

Law Enforcement Agent - CIRT USCF

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $37.36 - $50.35 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Recruiter – Tanner Overstreet | toverstreet@utah.gov | 801-545-5570
Application Deadline – 7/20/2026

 Key Responsibilities

Law Enforcement Agent - CIRT Agent
The Critical Incident Response Team is composed of highly motivated individuals who are constantly looking for ways to enhance its operations and serve the department. Candidates seeking to join this team need to be aware that the selection process, field training program, and attending a tactical operator school are all physically demanding and mentally strenuous. Serious consideration should be given to the qualifications and expectations of this position. Those selected will find that being a part of this team is highly rewarding and will allow you the opportunity to be a part of something great.

Principle Duties
The CIRT Agent will need to perform the following role:

• Use tactical expertise to resolve critical incidents and life-threatening situations.
• Able to quickly respond to critical incidents, manage resources and quickly adapt to the situation to resolve the incident.
• Reduce drug trafficking and prison violence.
• Create lesson plans and conduct training for CIRT Agents and other staff.
• Draft and carry out operational orders and incident action plans. 
• Make recommendations for revision of policy, procedure, and processes that affect the safety and security of the Central Utah Correctional Facility.
• Liaison between the tactical unit and other divisions/agencies.
• Obtain and execute warrants, conduct searches, raids, and investigations, maintaining proper chain of evidence.

Expectations

• Rotating on-call schedule 
• Mandatory responses outside of normal working hours. 
• Must pass all department firearms qualifications with a 90% score biannually. 
• Must pass the CIRT physical training test biannually. 
• Attend required team training

 Testing Process

Internal candidates will be subject to UDC promotional policy, for external candidates this does not apply. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be notified via email and scheduled for testing. 

The testing process will  consist of a physical fitness test, firearms proficiency test, scenario practical, and oral interview. 

After competing in all phases of testing, selected applicants will be placed on the hiring list. 

*This recruitment will create a promotional list for CIRT Agents for CUCF to be used by LEB for up to 1 year from the date the official hiring list is created.

*Please note that the email address associated with the account used to submit an application, is the email address that will be used for all correspondence throughout the testing process. This includes testing process dates/times, sign-up sheets, and other needed information.


Testing, Scoring, and Candidate Selection

• Firearms Qualification

- Must pass department qualification with a minimum of 90%

• Physical fitness test minimum requirements (test will be completed in plate carrier and helmet) items will be provided at the time of testing.

- 1 mile run with rifle (12 min)
- 60 yd sprint with ram in gas mask (12 seconds)
- 30 yd low crawl in gas mask (40 seconds)
- 6 ft wall jump (8 seconds)
- Pull-ups (3 minimum)
- Dips (4 minimum)
- Climb 4 flights of stairs w/ram (15 seconds)
- Dummy Drag 20 yds (25 seconds)

Scenario Practical will consist of several scenarios to assess critical thinking skills and decision making under stress.


Supplemental Information
Job requires POST certification; Peace Officer Standards Training in Utah. Need to be Utah POST certified within 12 months of hire. (LEO and SFO required, BCO as required by position) 

Risks found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, e.g. working at great heights, working in extreme outdoor weather conditions, being subject to possible physical attack, etc. 

The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing, lifting heavy objects over 50 pounds, crouching or crawling in restricted areas, defending oneself and/or others against physical attack. Valid driver license required to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in this state per UCA 53-3-202(1)(a).

This position does not come with a take home vehicle.

 UDC now offers 1 for 1 year of service credit on our certified pay plan. The entry pay rate will increase for each prior year of Law Enforcement experience. Please see our current pay plan rates below:

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years of Correction or Law Enforcement experience
• Must be 21 years of age
• Be able to attend the selection day where physical fitness, firearms, and decision making skills will be tested
• Must pass a full background check

Preference may be given to those with prior law enforcement and/or correctional officer experience.

Applicants who are not currently LEO certified or whose LEO certification is inactive must re-activate their certification prior to obtaining employment. 

For applicants who must attend the LEO academy, arrangements will be made after a job offer is extended. All applicants will be required to attend a selection day where they must pass a PT and firearms qualification.

A full service background check will be required for new hires 

A psychological evaluation will be required for hires new to the Utah Department of Corrections. 

Selected applicants will be required to attend a Tactical operators / SWAT School.

The Ideal Candidate

The model candidate for this position has the following traits:

•  Strong leadership skills. 
• High level of professionalism, accountability, integrity, perseverance, innovation, and strives to improve themselves, the team, and the department. 
• Has a strong command presence and ability to make decisions in a stressful environment.
• Exercises good judgment based on previous training and experience. 
• Has an understanding of CIRT’s capabilities and responsibilities.

About the Role

Location –
1480 N 8000 W
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116
United States
Background Check Required – A comprehensive background investigation, which may include a polygraph, may be required.
Drug Test Required – Yes
Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization. 
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals. 
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.

Salary : $37 - $50