Lieutenant

Department: Sheriff's Office

Salary: $45.12 - $69.73 hourly

Closing Date: October 31, 2026

The Davis County Sheriff's Office operates 24 hours per day 7 days per week,

this position may require working weekends, holidays and rotating shifts.

Assignments for this position are based on need and may include:

Corrections, Investigations, Patrol, Courts Security.

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Davis County Sheriff's Office is looking to hire a Lieutenant which may include assignments in Patrol, Investigations, Court Security, and Corrections. Under general supervision of a Captain, performs professional and administrative law enforcement work in supervising and managing the activities and personnel of an assigned division of the Davis County Sheriff's Office (DCSO).

In addition to competitive pay and a team focused culture, we offer the following benefits:

• Affordable Medical, dental, and vision coverage DAY ONE!
• 13 vacation days and 12 paid sick leave days
• 3 paid personal preference days and 12 paid holidays
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave after 6 months
• Full pension retirement
• Annual performance increases up to 2.5%
• 401k match of 2%

Minimum Requirements

• Must possess experience as a Sergeant in law enforcement or a correctional facility.
• Preference for a bachelor's degree in criminal justice or a related field.
• Must be certified as a full-time Law Enforcement Officer or Basic Correctional Officer (required certification contingent upon division assignment) through the Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training Academy (POST); must maintain certification and complete required annual training.
• Must pass the Davis County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) background investigation.
• Must pass the physical fitness test annually.
• Employees driving a personal or a County vehicle for job related travel must possess a valid driver license, maintain the minimum vehicle liability insurance as specified in the Utah Code, and must operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner; new employees with an out-of-state license must obtain a valid Utah Driver License within sixty (60) days of hire date (exceptions for military personnel and their dependents).

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Incumbents in this class may be performing duties in more than one area as identified below:
• Justice Services Lieutenant: Maintains responsibility over crime lab, detective work load, and prisoner transportation. Reviews cases from Patrol Division. Provides assistance and advice on investigative cases. Maintains an active caseload.
• Patrol Lieutenant: Performs all duties of a patrol deputy to ensure public safety throughout Davis County with emphasis on unincorporated areas and contracting incorporated cities. Supervises subordinate personnel in law enforcement. Ensures proper maintenance of records prepared by subordinate staff. Develops and implements law enforcement programs as required to meet public needs.
• Justice Services Civil/Court Lieutenant: Assists in preparing annual budget including projection of revenue from civil process, warrants service, and court contracts. Assists Sergeants with their assignments including support for transports, extra security, warrants, court services, and civil process.
• Corrections Lieutenant: Oversees response to emergency situations (e.g., altercations, illness, injury) throughout the jail facility and prepares required documentation and reports; may provide medical assistance or refer inmates to medical staff as necessary; restrains inmates as necessary; maintains control of hostile, combative, and intoxicated inmates; responds to inmates' requests and complaints. Reviews inmates' request forms, programs, commissary services, inmate property, and inmate clothing; inspects and monitors cleanliness and maintenance of the jail to ensure constitutional rights of inmates are met; evaluates inmate grievances and discipline as required.

All Lieutenant Positions

• Supervises Sergeants, Corporals, and Deputies. Assigns and monitors the work of subordinates. Establishes performance objectives for subordinate personnel and evaluates performance in accordance with Davis County and Sheriff's Office Policies and Procedures. Identifies, documents, and addresses performance and conduct issues in a timely manner; initiates disciplinary action as necessary and as directed. Identifies, evaluates, and resolves personnel concerns.
• Receives, reviews and edits reports written by subordinates, and ensures reports are accurate, complete, and submitted in a timely manner.
• Compiles, maintains, and reviews work records, time cards, payroll information, budget documents, work specifications, work schedules, and relevant documentation within the division to ensure compliance with statutory provisions and policy and procedure requirements.
• Makes recommendations for updating DCSO Policy and Procedures and submits new policies and procedures for review and approval.
• Communicates, interprets, and enforces DCSO policies and procedures with consistency and impartiality.
• Schedules or oversees scheduling of Sergeants and Deputies to ensure adequate coverage, including after hours on-call as necessary. Approves time and attendance reports; approves leave requests.
• Ensures all personnel are properly trained for their respective assignments, functions, and in all relevant laws, rules, policies, and procedures; ensures subordinates meet annual training requirements.
• Acts as an information resource to citizen groups and the general public by answering questions, responding to concerns and complaints, and taking action when appropriate; reports findings to the Captain or other administrative authority.
• Assists in preparing annual budget for approval.
• Performs all duties of subordinates as necessary to ensure division is fully functional. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: effecting arrests, issuing citations, writing reports, testifying in court, qualifying with firearms and less-lethal weapons, and safely and effectively operating an emergency vehicle according to departmental and EVO policy.
• Responds to emergencies and other incidents before and after regular work hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Operates a motor vehicle in a safe manner and in compliance with all Utah laws and regulations.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

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