Corrections Trainee / Corrections Deputy

FULL TIME JOB OPENINGS FOR

Corrections Trainee / Corrections Officer

at the

Washington County Sheriff's Office

Women and Minorities encouraged to apply

Performs a variety of entry level certified or non-certified duties related to the security, safety, order, operation and maintenance of county jail facilities including detention and monitoring of inmates.

Full-Time, With Benefits

Corrections Trainees start at $26.00 per hour, increase to $29.00 per hour once certified (typically within the first 8-12 months of employment)

Certified Officers (Laterals) start at $29.00 per hour (Utah POST (Peace Officer Standards Training): SFO (Special Functions Officer) and BCO (Basic Correctional Officer).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• $50k term life insurance policy, $50k accident insurance and long-term disability provided by the employer for each employee.
• County employees accrue 18 days of PTO each year, and PTO can increase based on years of service.
• In addition to the PTO, county employees are also awarded 13 holidays a year.
• Utah Retirement System Public Safety Retirement
  
  

Additional Benefits Info Available Here

https://www.washco.utah.gov/departments/human-resources/employee-resources/

Variety of Roles and Assignments could be possible as you develop your skills throughout your career:

• Inmate Housing
• Inmate Booking
• Courts & Transport
• Inmate Work Crews
• Drug Task Force
• Inmate Programming
• Patrol
• School Resource Officer
• K-9 Officer
• Detective
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or GED.
• Must be at least 19 years of age by 07/22/2024.
  
  

Candidates MUST attend ONE of the Testing and Interview Days to be considered. Dates will be announced once the job posting has closed.

Equal opportunity for employment exists regardless of which testing day candidates attend.

Testing held at the Washington County Sheriff's Office 750 5300 W, Hurricane, Utah 84737

PT Requirements

• Run 1.5 miles in 16:11, 14 push-ups (continuous exercise), hold a plank position for 30 seconds (replaces sit-up requirement)
• Application and complete job description can be found on the Washington County website: http://www.washco.utah.gov/forms/human-resources/jobs/
• Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
• Candidates must be able to pass an extensive background investigation
  
  

Washington County is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Closing Date: July 19, 2024