Job Description

WAGE: $42.06 - $58.88

DEPARTMENT: Weber County Sheriff's Office

DIVISION: Enforcement

PERSONNEL STATUS: Full Time

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

Enforcement Division Sergeant Test Announcement 2026

The Weber County Sheriff's Office will be conducting an open recruitment process to create a new Sergeant 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.

Individuals interested in participating in the testing process must submit a letter of interest, resume, and other appropriate documentation in pdf format by April 10 th at 1700 hours.

Eligibility

To be eligible to participate in the process, an individual must meet the below-listed work experience requirements. The individual must also be in good standing with Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), with no pending or active disciplinary action affecting certification status.

Experience:

Six years of working experience as a sworn Law Enforcement Officer.

OR

Four years of working experience as a sworn Law Enforcement Officer and currently holding a supervisory rank. Temporary duties or Officer in Charge time will not be counted toward this requirement.

Service as a Law Enforcement Officer with any law enforcement agency will be counted. Service must be in a sworn law enforcement capacity with primary duties involving enforcement of criminal laws. Corrections, detention, probation or security roles will not count towards this category.

Testing Process

The process will consist of 3 phases.

Phase 1- Panel interview - evaluates leadership, judgment, and communication

Phase 2- Written exam - evaluates legal knowledge and comprehension

Phase 3- In-basket - evaluates decision-making, prioritization, and supervisory ability

Written Test Study Guide

The following is the recommended reading list for the Sergeant written exam.

1. Weber County HR Policies 3-100, 3-400, 3-600, 4-200. (Publicly available on the Weber County Human Resources website: https: //www.webercountyutah.gov/HR/policies/)

2. Utah Criminal Code

3. Arbinger Institute principles

4. Constitutional Law:

A. Search and Seizure (Fourth Amendment, Terry v. Ohio)

B. Exceptions to the Search Warrant Requirement

C. Exclusionary Rule, fruit of the poisonous tree

D. Probable Cause

E. Search Warrants

F. Warrantless Arrests

G. Custodial Interrogation & Right to Counsel (Miranda v. Arizona)

H. Deadly Force

5. Case Law:

A. Carroll v. United States

B. Arizona v. Gant

C. Caniglia v. Strom

D. Barnes v. Felix

E. Case v. Montana

F. Graham v. Connor

G. Brady v. Maryland

6. Bill of Rights

The test will consist of a variety of question types including multiple choice, true/false, and written answers.

Dates

Dates and times will be announced to candidates after the application deadline closes.

Grading criteria

The process will be graded using the following components and weights.
Component Weight Interview 30% Written exam 25% In-basket 25% Education / Leadership / Experience 20% Education / Leadership / Experience Education Up to 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 15%
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 and 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 and letters. 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 supervision of a Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant performs complex professional security and public contact work as an agent of the Weber County Sheriff 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.

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

Makes day‑to‑day sheriff assignments as required by the needs of the service. 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, and completion of Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Law Enforcement Academy (400 hours).

Experience: Six years of working experience as a sworn Law Enforcement Officer.

OR

Four years of working experience as a sworn Law Enforcement Officer and currently holding a supervisory rank. Temporary duties or Officer in Charge time will not be counted toward this requirement.

Service as a Law Enforcement Officer with any law enforcement agency will be counted. Service must be in a sworn law enforcement capacity with primary duties involving enforcement of criminal laws. Corrections, detention, probation or security roles will not count towards this category.

Any equivalent combination of education or experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA):

Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of police terminology and practices; working knowledge of effective supervisory techniques. Considerable knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment; considerable knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations; extensive knowledge of County's geography.

Skills: Sheriff car, sheriff radio, radar gun, handgun and other weapons as required, baton, handcuffs, breathalyzer, and first aid equipment.

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 judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions; ability to follow and give verbal and written instructions; ability to meet the special requirements listed below.

YOUR SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be Special Functions Certified and Law Enforcement Certified as defined by Utah 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 to accommodate rotating shifts.

Must pass background evaluation which may include polygraph/Computer Voice Stress/Analyzer test. No disqualifying 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.

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 sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to manipulate, handle, or operate objects, controls, or tools listed above; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. 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 frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and with explosives and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. 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.

About Us

Founded in 1850, Weber County occupies a stretch of the Wasatch Front, part of the eastern shores of the Great Salt Lake, and much of the rugged Wasatch Mountains.

The Weber Center is located at 2380 Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT 84401

Contact the Human Resource Department with any questions at 801-399-8623 or by email at humanresources@webercountyutah.gov

https: //www.webercountyutah.gov/