Deputy Sheriff I- Patrol

Status: Full-Time | Closes: October 2nd, 2026

About the role

Performs entry-level law enforcement duties to maintain public safety, enforce federal, state, and local laws, and safeguard citizens' rights.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned roadways and enforce traffic laws.
• Assist motorists and respond to citizen complaints such as burglaries, domestic disputes, and assaults.
• Secure crime scenes, gather evidence, interview victims and witnesses, and prepare initial reports for felony and misdemeanor investigations.
• Respond to accidents, render first aid, and investigate causes.
• Conduct search and rescue operations and assist the county coroner with death investigations.
• Execute warrants and writs, process arrest records with fingerprints and mugshots, and provide courtroom security.
• Testify in court and manage chain-of-custody protocols.
• Transport prisoners and individuals under mental health holds.
• Serve as a member of the Special Emergency Response Team (SERT) for high-risk tactical situations.
• Deliver community safety and drug awareness education.
• Perform dispatch functions when necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of the Police Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Academy for Law Enforcement (training may be provided).
• No prior law-enforcement experience required.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 21 years.
• Valid Utah State driver’s license.
• Ability to work rotating shift schedules and be on-call 24 hours.
• Commitment to complete 40 hours of training per year to maintain certification.
• If POST training is provided, a two-year commitment to work for the county after completion.

Pay

$27.28 per hour, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement plans and various supplemental insurance options.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Employee Assistance Program.
• Perks program.
• Access to Uintah County’s award-winning wellness program, including on-site health fairs, seminars, and a wellness center equipped with gym equipment.

Schedule

• Rotating shift work.
• On-call 24-hour availability.