Correctional Officer, POST - Gunnison

Full Time
Sanpete County, UT
$27.33 - $34.96 an hour
Posted
Job description
Job Description



With a career in Law Enforcement as a Correctional Officer, you can earn a total possible compensation package valued up to $88,966.35 in the first year.

The Utah Department of Corrections is seeking individuals who can balance compassion with accountability while supervising offenders in our care and custody at the Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison, UT.

  • Paid training through POST certification.
  • An amazing benefits package including health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and retirement plans.
  • Maintain safety and security of facilities as well as opportunities in various areas like training, transportation, programming, CIRT, investigations, etc.
UDC now offers 1 for 1 years of service credit on our certified pay plan. The entry pay rate will increase by one step for each prior year of Corrections or Law Enforcement experience. Please see our current pay plan rates below:
Job Title
Entry
Step 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Correctional Officer
$27.33
$28.09
$28.86
$29.62
$30.38
$31.15
$31.91
$32.67
$33.44
$34.20
$34.96


Initial testing consists of a physical fitness test. These tests will be held in Gunnison, UT on:
Saturday, May 20th @ 9 AM
Tuesday, May 23rd @ 1 PM
Thursday, May 25th @ 5 PM
Tuesday, June 6th @ 5 PM
Saturday, June 10th @ 9 AM
Thursday, June 15th @ 9AM
Wednesday, June 21st @ 1 PM
Tuesday, June 27th @ 5 PM

Location:
255 E. 300 N.
Gunnison, UT 84634

The minimum requirements for the physical fitness test are as follows:

  • Vertical Jump of 14.5" or higher
  • Push-ups, 14 continuous (military style)
  • Plank, 30 seconds
  • 1.5 Mile Run within 16 minutes 11 second or less

Qualifications:
  • Meet SFO Standards
  • Meet POST Standards
  • Preference may be given to those who are currently in Public Safety.
  • Must be at least 19 years old before the Academy start date.

Academy Start Dates:

Gunnison, UT - Tuesday, September 19, 2023

**Upon successful completion of POST Certification Correctional Officers may be required to work at Utah State Correctional Facility (USCF) in Salt Lake until a vacancy in Gunnison is available. Transportation, lodging and per diem may be afforded to those required to travel.


For more detailed information about the Utah Department of Corrections; we invite you to browse our website.


Supplemental Information

  • DHRM rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state of Utah employees.
  • **Upon successful completion of POST Certification Correctional Officers may be required to work at Utah State Correctional Facility (USCF) in Salt Lake until a vacancy in Gunnison is available. Transportation, lodging and per diem may be afforded to those required to travel.

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