Deputy Sheriff

Class Title: Deputy Sheriff I
Department: Sheriff
Division: Patrol
Revised Date: October 2019
Grade Number: 29
GENERAL PURPOSE
Performs technical law enforcement work in enforcing the laws and protecting the citizens of Box
Elder County.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of a Patrol Sergeant.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May assume command over other deputies in the absence of a higher ranking officer.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Patrols assigned areas of Box Elder County in a police vehicle or on foot; responds to calls for
assistance; secures crime scenes for evidence searches; makes preliminary investigations and
interrogates complainants, witnesses and suspects. Provides follow-up assistance on related cases.
Photographs and collects evidence and helps process crime scenes.
Apprehends suspects and testifies in court as appropriate.
Works closely with Social Services, Family Services, and Mental
Health, and Juvenile Court.
Directs traffic, issues tickets for moving and criminal violations and investigates accidents involving
motor vehicles; prepares and submits accident, offense, arrest and other forms and reports as
necessary.
Assists other police agencies in Box Elder County.
Performs all duties with due regard to personal safety, and safety of fellow officers and the public;
assists in safety training of other deputies.
Escorts prisoners to and from courtroom or from one location to another; subdues unruly
prisoners if necessary.

Serves processes, notices, summonses and subpoenas.

Performs related law enforcement duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Education and Experience:
A. Graduation from a standard senior high school,

AND

B. Law Enforcement Certification through POST

OR

C. Any equivalent combination of education and
Experience.
2. Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Working knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques and
equipment; working knowledge of Box Elder County geography; some knowledge of applicable
laws and ordinances and departmental rules and regulations.
Reasonable skill in the use of firearms and the operation of police vehicles as determined by the
department.
Ability to observe situations, record them and react quickly and calmly; ability to deal effectively
and courteously with fellow officers and the public; ability to communicate effectively, verbally
and in writing; ability to act with tact and impartiality; ability to perform work requiring good
physical condition; ability to meet necessary special requirements.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or
hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk or run; use hands to finger, handle
or operate objects, controls, or tools; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; negotiate up

and down stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste and smell. You may be required to
subdue unruly prisoners or arrestees.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception.
Required to participate in the Physical Testing that is held twice a year. This testing will consist of
either an obstacle course or standard testing utilizing Utah POST Exit Standards as the guideline.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Certificates, Licenses, etc.)
Must have successfully completed Utah State POST Training.
Must successfully complete a Field Training Program (FTO).
Must satisfactorily complete a twelve (12) month evaluation period as Deputy I.
Presently being or becoming a resident of Box Elder County is preferred but not required. If
you choose to live in the county you will be issued a take home vehicle. If you choose to live
outside the county your assigned vehicle will be parked at the Sheriff’s Office in your off time
and you will be required to provide your own transportation between your home and work.
Therefore it will be a mandate that you are in your vehicle and ready to respond to calls at the
assigned duty time.
Must complete a minimum of 40 hours of POST Training each year.
Must be able to perform essential functions of the job.
No criminal record or drug use.
Must have a State of Utah Driver’s License.

SELECTION GUIDELINES
Background check and interview with promotional authority.

Revised 07/2015