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With our many responsibilities, Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office has a job opportunity for you. Check out the civilian and sworn position we are currently hiring for and click the link to apply.

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Sworn Positions

385-468-9890

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Civilian Positions

385-468-9898

2001 S State St , Ste S2-700
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114

Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office

The Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office is built on training, teamwork, and camaraderie. We offer numerous specialized assignments such as Movement/Critical Response Team, Detective, Supervised Probation, K9, Court Transportation, and more! Enjoy benefits from the day you start, including paid academy training, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement plans, and more.

Great Benefits

Our Deputy positions receive full-time Salt Lake County benefits such as Public Safety retirement, health insurance, paid sick and vacation time, tuition reimbursement, and the camaraderie of working with your friends and neighbors to protect and improve our community.

  • We will pay for your POST Certification Training
  • Receive starting pay while attending the academy
  • Medical and Dental Insurance
  • 100% tuition assistance up to $5,250/year
  • Paid sick and vacation
  • Retirement Plan
  • 20% discount at Salt Lake County Facilities

Our Academies

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No Experience or training needed to become hired.

The Sheriff's Office will provide you the training for your POST Certification Training, and will earn an hourly wage and full benefits while attending our POST Academy.

As a Cadet in our Academy you will be taught the skills needed to begin your career in law enforcement. With years of experience, our instructors will guide you through course work in Federal and State laws, Ethical Leadership Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, as well as Physical Fitness and Defensive Tactics trainings. Following the completion of your training, you will take your certification and a new professional outlook into your career with the Sheriff's Office.

Following 12 weeks in the academy you will be partnered with a seasoned Corrections Deputy and Public Safety Deputy for our Deputies Training Program (CTO and FTO). This hands-on training is conducted inside the Adult Detention Complex for Corrections Deputies and at various Courthouse locations for Public Safety Deputies and will fully prepare you for work as a Corrections or Public Safety Deputy.

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Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office

The Sheriff's Office is committed to hiring and retaining the highest quality law enforcement personnel. The Salt Lake County Sheriff’s office is a diverse group of employees and volunteers that are united in a common goal to provide the safety and welfare of the citizens of Salt Lake County.

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Civilian and Sworn Positions

The Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office offers rewarding career opportunities for both sworn and civilian team members. Any pathway you choose will allow you to contribute to the safety and well-being of our community. Join our team and be apart of something greater!

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