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Logan, Utah 84321
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Employment

Recruitment Plan

Job Descriptions

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

The Cache County Sheriff’s Office will continually accept applications for Deputy Sheriff and Civilian Control Room Operator positions. Dates for Deputy Sheriff tests will be advertised here and sent to those who have applied. Tests will be offered approximately every quarter.

If you would like information about testing or openings please e-mail Marcy Mouritsen at:

We will be testing on the following days in 2012 and tentative schedule for 2013:

Testing Cycle Open
House		 Application
Period
Opens		 Application Period
Closes		 Testing Day
Spring 2012
3/14/2012
7:00 pm
3/12/2012
4/6/2012
12:00 pm (noon)
4/21/2012
9:00 am
Summer 2012
6/21/2012
 7:00 pm
6/11/2012
7/13/2012
12:00 pm (noon)
7/28/2012
9:00 am
Fall 2012
9/12/2012
7:00 pm
9/10/2012
9/28/2012
12:00 pm (noon)
10/13/2012
9:00 am
Winter 2013
1/9/2013
7:00 pm
12/17/2012
1/11/2013
12:00 pm (noon)
1/26/2013
9:00 am
Spring 2013
3/13/2013
7:00 pm
3/11/2013
4/5/2013
12:00 pm (noon)
4/20/2013
9:00 am
Summer 2013
6/26/2013
 7:00 pm
6/17/2013
7/12/2013
12:00 pm (noon)
7/27/2013
9:00 am
Fall 2013
9/11/2013
7:00 pm
9/3/2013
9/27/2013
12:00 pm (noon)
10/12/2013
9:00 am

See the tentative schedule for 2012-2015
Deputy Sheriff Testing Schedule 2012-2015

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

To apply submit all of the following:

  1. A $25.00 non-refundable testing fee
  2. Two applications (submit BOTH: Cache County Sheriff's Office Initial Application AND Cache County Employment Application)
  3. A one page resume
  4. Copies of any POST certification
  5. Copies of passing NPOST scores (if not POST certified)
  6. Clear copy of Drivers License

Application Procedure:

  • Applications may be obtained by:
    • Downloading PDF's
    • By mail or in person
      Cache County Sheriff's Office
      1225 W. Valley View, Suite 200
      Logan, Utah 84321
    • By calling 435-755-1000
    • Or by e-mailing Marcy Mouritsen at:

Basic Requirements:

  • Must be at least 21 years old at time of hiring
  • Must have passing NPOST scores (if not POST certifed)
  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (preference given to applicants that are POST certifed or with a 2 or 4 year university degree in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, social work, political science or related fields)
  • Must be citizens of the United States
  • Must have a valid Utah drivers license at time of appointment
  • No disqualifying criminal history
  • No DUI convictions in the past 4 years
  • Successfully pass a background investigation

Testing Requirements and Process: (download PDF)

  • Applicants will have to successfully pass the physical testing standards which include:
    • Vertical Jump: 14.5 inches
    • Sit Ups: 23 Reps (one minute)
    • Push Ups: 14 Reps (no time limit and no rest period)
    • 1.5 Mile Run: 16:11 Minutes
  • There will be five tests administered on the testing date. **Testing times are approximate.**
    1. Frontline Video Test – 1 hour 25 minutes
    2. Report Writing Test – 20 minutes (timed)
    3. Reading Test – 15 minutes (timed)
    4. MPULSE Behavior/Character Inventory – 1 hour
    5. Physical Test (may be waived if you are certified or certifiable) – 30-45 minute

Prior to hiring, applicants will be subject to a extensive background investigation.

(Not required but helpful) A Frontline video practice test is available online at www.ergometricsonline.com/frontline/ at a cost of $17.95.

Watch the local newspaper (the Herald Journal)
and this page for new openings and testing times.

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