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:

1. Graduation from High School or GED.
2. Must be at least 19 years of age by 04/05/2024.

Candidates MUST attend ONE of the Testing and Interview Days to be considered:

• Thursday, April 11, 2024
• Friday, April 12, 2024
• Saturday, April 13, 2024

Schedule for each day is:

7:00 am - 8:00 am Physical Testing

8:15 am - 12:30 pm 15-minute writing test followed by 15-minute in-person interviews

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: April 05, 2024