Job Information
WEBER COUNTY CORP Deputy Sheriff Sergeant - Enforcement in OGDEN, Utah
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 10th 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%
Educat on / 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 daytoday 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 perio dic 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