Law Enforcement Agent - CIRT USCF

About the role

The Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) is a dedicated group of professionals committed to enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring the safety of the Central Utah Correctional Facility (CUCF).

Responsibilities

• Use tactical expertise to resolve critical incidents and life-threatening situations.
• Able to quickly respond to critical incidents, manage resources, and adapt to the situation to resolve the incident.
• Reduce drug trafficking and prison violence.
• Create lesson plans and conduct training for CIRT Agents and other staff.
• Draft and carry out operational orders and incident action plans.
• Make recommendations for revision of policy, procedure, and processes affecting the safety and security of CUCF.
• Liaison between the tactical unit and other divisions/agencies.
• Obtain and execute warrants, conduct searches, raids, and investigations, maintaining proper chain of evidence.

Qualifications

• 2 years of Correction or Law Enforcement experience.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must be able to attend the selection day where physical fitness, firearms, and decision-making skills will be tested.
• Must pass a full background check.
• Preference may be given to those with prior law enforcement and/or correctional officer experience.
• Applicants who are not currently LEO certified or whose LEO certification is inactive must re-activate their certification prior to obtaining employment.
• All applicants will be required to attend a selection day where they must pass a PT and firearms qualification.
• A full-service background check will be required for new hires.
• A psychological evaluation will be required for hires new to the Utah Department of Corrections.
• Selected applicants will be required to attend a Tactical Operators/SWAT School.

Risks

• Potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, e.g., working at great heights, working in extreme outdoor weather conditions, being subject to possible physical attack, etc.
• Considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing, lifting heavy objects over 50 pounds, crouching or crawling in restricted areas, defending oneself and/or others against physical attack.

Benefits

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

Pay

Entry pay rate will increase for each prior year of Law Enforcement experience. See current pay plan rates here.