Employment
Sheriff Winder is committed to hiring and retaining the highest quality law enforcement personnel.
The Salt Lake County Sheriff’s office is a diverse group of employees and volunteers that are united in a common goal to provide the safety and welfare of the citizens of Salt Lake County.
Explore your options to either become employed full-time as a career, or volunteer to make a difference in your community.
Employment Update
Minimum Qualifications:
- 21 years old, U.S. Citizen
- High school graduate or GED
- Valid Utah driver’s license
- Score of 70% or better on the National Peace Officers
Selection Test (NPOST).
NPOST TEST
The NPOST test is required for all sworn positions. You can take this test at any time. If you want to apply for a sworn position and have not taken this test, please read the sworn handbook in the right hand column for more information about the test.
Correctional & Protective Services Officers
We are not currently accepting applications for Correctional Officer or Protective Services Officer. If you are interested in these positions, please click the link at the bottom and fill out an online interest card. You will then be notified when the position opens again.
If you have any questions about these positions, please contact Sgt. Paul Long at plong@slco.org or 801-468-3916.
Reserve Deputy Sheriff
We are accepting applications for Reserve Deputy Sheriff. You must be Special Functions Officer certifiable to apply. If you are interested in this positon, please call 801-468-3900 for more information. Click here for an interest form. Please return this form to Special Ops-3510 S. 700 W.
Deputy Sheriff
We are not currently accepting applications for Deputy Sheriff. If you are interested in applying for this position, please go to the County Personnel website and fill out a job interest form. You will then be contacted when the position opens up again. If you have any questions, please contact Sgt. Suarez, 801-468-3904.
Salt Lake County Personnel website: