Job Openings

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office hires only corrections officers who feel a strong sense of pride in their ability to provide order and stability to incarcerated offenders. Corrections officers look at their chosen career path as an avenue to a well-respected profession that provides long term job security and tremendous responsibility. Starting wage $17.26/hr depending on experience. Excellent retirement and benefits package.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum 21 years of age
2. Be a citizen of the United States
3. Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent
4. Possess a valid Utah driver’s license
5. Be in good physical condition
6. Be of good moral character, have no felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions involving moral character, perjury, false statements or domestic violence
7. Not have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Services
8. Must show proof of a passing score on the Utah POST pre-entrance exam

NOTE: If you are already a certified Corrections Officer, instead of submitting Utah POST pre-entrance scores you will need to provide a copy of your training Certificate.

Hiring Process:

1. Submit a completed application and required documents
2. Submit Utah POST pre-entrance exam score or proof of Corrections Officer Certification
3. Writing/Dispatch Skills Test (completed any time prior to November 7, 2018: contact Rolaina at 435-587-2237 to schedule a testing time). You must score 75% or above to move on to the interview process.
4. Orientation and a Physical Fitness Testing
5. Oral Board interview
6. Comprehensive Background Check
7. Psychological Examination

Position Location; Monticello. Closes: November 7, 2018.

Observes video monitors and communicates with others via the intercom system. Monitor inmate activity in the cell blocks, hallways, and every other portion of the jail for violations of the rules and other improper behaviors. Answers all 911 calls and gathers all information available from the calling party. Dispatches all EMS, fire, and law enforcement personnel to areas of need. Relays information to these parties as may be needed to help them in responding to render assistance to the public. Becomes familiar with all policies, procedures and emergency plans of the Sheriff’s Office.  Education and Experience: Be a high school graduate or have a GED.  Be certifiable by Bureau of Criminal Identification to operate the State Computer system and access the local, state, and federal computer files. Please contact San Juan County HR for the full Job Description.

A Dispatch Skills Test (must be completed any time prior to November 7, 2018: contact Rolaina at 435-587-2237 to schedule a testing time). You must score 75% or above to move on to the interview process.

Position Location: Monticello. Closes: November 7, 2018.