Great Benefits
- 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
Mission
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. Explore your options to either become employed full-time as a career, or volunteer to make a difference in your community.
Peace Officer Merit Commission
In accordance with the Peace Officer Merit System Act, the County Council has established a Peace Officer Merit Commission (POMC) that is a bipartisan body, consisting of three members who are appointed by the Council for staggered six-year terms. For more information click here
Civilian Employment Links
Salt Lake County Personnel - https://slco.org/jobs/ To apply for positions (when open) you will need to use this link.
Corrections and Protective Services Officer Employment Information
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
The position of Corrections Officer and Protective Services Officers offers a 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.
The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office runs a satellite academy from Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training. 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 Officer and Protective Services Officer for our Officers Training Program (CTO and FTO). This hands-on training is conducted inside the Adult Detention Complex for Corrections Officers and at various Courthouse locations for Protective Services Officers and will fully prepare you for work as a Corrections or Protective Services Officer.
For more details regarding employment click on the Applicant Exam Plans and Applicant Handbook PDF documents to the right or you may contact Tami Cordova at tacordova@slco.org or (385) 468-9899.
Looking for the Unified Police Department Job Postings? Click here to go the their website.
Documents
Human Resources
Business Hours
- Monday-Friday: 8am to 5pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed