Law Enforcement Trainee Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

JOB OVERVIEW:

Under the supervision of a Utah Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) training facility, incumbents in this position are in a training mode for the period required to obtain Utah Peace Officer Certifications, to include: Special Functions Officer (SFO), Basic Corrections Officer (BCO) and/or Law Enforcement Officer (LEO).

Two (2) year employment contract to be signed at time of hire in order to recoup costs associated to fees regarding: Academy Registration, Tuition, Certification, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class.

Participates in and completes all training requirements for the position of Deputy Sheriff within the Weber County Sheriff's Office to include classroom study, physical training, scenario based training, and, on the job training.

Utah POST Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) Entrance Standard:

-Vertical Jump: 15 Inches (3 attempts)

-Push-Ups: 16 reps with no time constraint and no rest period

-Isometric Plank: 1 minute (1:00) minimum

-1.5 Mile Run: 15 minute 37 second (15:37) maximum time

Performs other related duties as required.

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class. Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: No experience required.

Training: Meet minimum requirements for Law Enforcement Peace Officer Certification, as outlined in Utah State Code 536203 and, upon completion of the Academy assignment, 536205.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA):

Knowledge: Some knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment; some knowledge of typing and data entry procedures; working knowledge of spelling and grammar rules.

Skills: Skilled in operating a computer.

Abilities: Ability to successfully complete the Peace Officer Entrance Examination; ability to successfully meet P.O.S.T. physical fitness requirements.

YOUR SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Must qualify for Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) at the completion of the required training.

Must be a minimum of 21 years at the time of hire

Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid State driver's license without record of suspension or revocation in any State

Must be a U.S. citizen

Must be able to read and write the English language

Must be found suitable for employment as a result of a background investigation and polygraph examination completed by the Weber County Sheriff's Office.

Must pass a drug screening as required by Weber County.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, run, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The individual will be assigned to and operate under the supervision of the Enforcement Division. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and with explosives and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

CAREER LADDER:

Upon successful completion of the training program, incumbents will move to Deputy Sheriff Enforcement.

Deputy Sheriff Enforcement

Grade DS2

Works under the general supervision of a Chief Deputy, Captain, Lieutenant, Sergeant, or Corporal. Performs sheriff and/or municipal police type patrol, code enforcement duties, service of criminal and civil process, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities.