Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant - Enforcement

WAGE: $40.49 - $62.84

DEPARTMENT: Weber County Sheriff's Office

DIVISION: Enforcement

BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, 401k match, Sick/Vacation, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness; Parental Leave; Maternity Leave

PERSONNEL STATUS: Full Time FLSA Exempt

Enforcement Division Lieutenant Test Announcement– April 2025

The Weber County Sheriff's Office will be holding a hiring process to create a Lieutenant Register for the Enforcement Division. The register will remain in effect for up to one year from the date of creation or until it is replaced by a new register at the discretion of the Sheriff.

Eligibility

To be eligible to participate in the promotional process, an individual must have a minimum work experience of eight years as a fully commissioned law enforcement officer and one of those years in a supervisory position at the rank of Sergeant or equivalent (Officer in Charge experience will not be allowed as equivalent). Individuals interested in participating in the testing process must submit their application through the website or employee portal with their letter of interest, resume, and other appropriate documentation attached by May 02, 2025.

Process

The process will consist of four phases. Phase 1 will consist of a panel interview. Phase 2 will consist of a presentation regarding Arbinger Institute Principles. Phase 3 will be a white paper on the subject of removing waste and/or improving a process in law enforcement. More information regarding the final phase will be announced later. All dates for the hiring/testing phases will be submitted to each candidate after the application period closes. The following is a list of phases for this hiring process:

Interview Panel Interview

Presentation Arbinger Principles

White Paper Method to remove waste / improve a process

TBA Phase to be announced after position closing date

Qualified candidates will receive further details following the application closing date.

Grading Criteria

The process will be graded using the following components and weights:

Component Weight

Interview 30%; Presentation 25%; White Paper 20%; To Be Announced 15%;

Education / Leadership / Experience10%

Education / Leadership / Experience 10%

Education 5%

Associates Degree 1% ; Bachelor Degree 2% ; Related Field Bachelor Degree 3% ; Master's Degree 4% ; Related Field Master’s Degree 5%

Leadership / Experience Up to 5%

The purpose of leadership/experience points is to recognize leadership skills gained by law enforcement experience and training. Specific leadership experience justification must be included in an attached document for consideration. Points for leadership/ experience will be awarded at the sole discretion of the Sheriff or his designee. Leadership, Experience, and Education points will be evaluated from submitted resumes. If a resume is not submitted, no Leadership, Experience, or Education Points will be credited. Education Points will be awarded for completed degrees only. Please include a copy of your degree with your resume.

Final Selection of Candidates

To fill a vacancy, the Sheriff may select any candidate from the top three candidates on the register. Final selection of candidates will occur in accordance with Weber County Human Resources Policy 2-300.

JOB OVERVIEW:

Under general guidance and direction of the Chief Deputy or an administrative superior, performs complex administrative and supervisory duties relating to administration of the Sheriff’s Office and performs a variety of routine and complex public safety work in the performance and administration of sheriff patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities in preserving the peace, protecting life and property, attending to the duties of the Sheriff as outlined in the Utah State Code and supervising the activities of subordinate personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Supervises Deputy Sheriff Officers and other assigned staff in their duties. Supervises the scheduling and coordinating of shift changes. Reviews a variety of sheriff related reports prepared by subordinate officers or others.

Assists in preparing and administering the Sheriff’s Office budget.

Reviews, recommends, evaluates and develops training, programs, policies and procedures for various Sheriff’s Office operations.

Trains subordinate personnel in updated procedures and new legal developments. Coordinates the evaluation, assignment and development of subordinates to ensure conformance with Sheriff’s Office policies and standards.

Supervises, and may personally respond to, violations of criminal law and emergencies occurring within the jurisdiction of the Weber County Sheriff. Takes appropriate action including preparing cases for prosecution or administrative action.

Evaluates officers' arrests based on circumstances and evidence to determine whether subject will be detained or placed in jail.

Makes plans about individual tactical matters such as equipment to be used for particular operations or the detailed plans needed for an investigation. Develops new approaches to investigate problems.

Advises supervisors on deployment of personnel during emergency responses. Maintains contact with all sheriff personnel to coordinate investigation activities, provide mutual assistance during emergency situations and provide general information about Department activities.

Maintains contact with general public, court officials, and other County officials in the performance of deputy sheriff activities, as assigned.

Conducts periodic performance evaluation and planning sessions for assigned personnel. Counsels assigned personnel on job performance and disciplinary matters.

Personally participates in investigating criminal law violations occurring within the County limits, obtaining evidences and compiling information regarding these crimes, preparing cases for filing of charges, testifying in court, and related activities.

Works a uniformed shift in the performance of security patrols, traffic control, investigation and first aid at accidents, detection, investigation and arrest of persons involved in crimes or misconduct.

Maintains normal availability by radio or telephone for consultation on major emergencies or precedent.

Carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances.

Patrols County streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve the peace and enforce the law, control vehicular traffic prevent or detect and investigate misconduct involving misdemeanors, felonies and other law violations' and to otherwise serve and protect.

Responds to emergency radio calls and investigates accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing children, prowlers, abuse of drugs, etc. Takes appropriate law enforcement action.

Interrogates suspects, witnesses and drivers; preserves evidence; arrests violators; investigates and renders assistance at scene of vehicular accidents; summons ambulances and other law enforcement vehicles; takes measurements and draws diagrams of scene; conducts follow‑up investigations of crimes committed during assigned shift; seeks out and questions victim, witnesses and suspects; develops leads and tips; searches scene of crimes for clues; analyzes and evaluates evidence and arrests offenders; Prepares cases for giving testimony and testifies in court proceedings.

Prepares a variety of reports and records including officer's Daily Log, reports of investigation, field interrogation report, alcohol reports, influence reports, breathalyzer checklist, bad check form, vehicle impoundment form, traffic hazard report, etc.

Assists citizens with such matters as locked or stalled vehicles, crime prevention, drug resistance, traffic safety, etc.

Coordinates and supervises the training, assignment, development of subordinate sheriff deputies.

Coordinates activities with supervisors or other County departments, exchanges information with officers in other law enforcement agencies, and obtains advice from the County Attorney, Court Administrator, and Municipal Prosecutor's Office regarding cases, policies and procedures.

Analyzes and recommends improvements to equipment and facilities, as needed.

Reviews, evaluates and develops programs, policies and procedures for various departmental operations.

Schedules and conducts meetings.

Maintains departmental equipment, supplies and facilities.

Maintains liaison with community groups.

Other sheriff duties as assigned.

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class. Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises subordinate shift personnel and other assigned staff in their duties. Conducts periodic employee performance evaluations and participates in counseling and discipline of assigned staff. Coordinates and recommends training, assignment, development of subordinate sheriff deputies regarding legal developments, policy and procedure, etc.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Education: High school graduation or equivalent, plus completion of Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training academy. Supplemented by a two-year community college degree or vocational school training in corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice administration, public administration, or a closely related field.

Experience: Minimum of six years work experience as a fully commissioned Deputy, one of which shall have been in a supervisory position of Sergeant or equivalent.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA):

Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of law enforcement terminology and practices; working knowledge of effective supervisory techniques. Thorough knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment; thorough knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, and Sheriff’s Office rules and regulations; working knowledge of County’s geography.

Skills: Skilled in use of police radio, police vehicle, lethal, less than lethal weapons and restraints, computers and associated Sheriff’s Office operating software.

Abilities: Ability to train and supervise subordinate personnel; ability to perform work requiring good physical condition; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, supervisors and the general public; ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and in making decisions; ability to follow and give verbal and written instructions.

YOUR SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be Special Functions and Corrections and/or Law Enforcement Certified as defined by Utah State Peace Officer Standards and Training upon date of hire.

Must be able to qualify with handgun based on assignment.

Must be adaptable to changing work hours because shifts are rotated.

Must pass background test which may include polygraph and/or Computer Voice Stress Analyzer test. No record of criminal activity or drug use.

Must possess or be able to obtain by the time of hire, a valid Utah State driver’s license without record of suspension or revocation in any state.

Able to use police vehicle, police radio, radar gun, handgun and other weapons as required, impact weapon handcuffs, Intoxilyzer, first aid equipment.

Must be able to pass current sheriff’s office fitness standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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 stand, walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must be able to initiate forcible detention of combative law violators. 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, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,568.14 - $56,082.06 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $46,568 - $56,082