How much does a Sheriff/Police Chief make in Utah? The average Sheriff/Police Chief salary in Utah is $112,651 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $106,367 and $119,494. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Sheriff/Police Chief Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Sheriff/Police Chief Salary $100,646 UT February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Sheriff/Police Chief Salary $106,367 UT February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Sheriff/Police Chief Salary $112,651 UT February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Sheriff/Police Chief Salary $119,494 UT February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Sheriff/Police Chief Salary $125,724 UT February 26, 2024
25% $106,367 10% $100,646 90% $125,724 75% $119,494 $112,651 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Sheriff/Police Chief need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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background check: A background check or background investigation is a review of a potential employee's criminal, commercial and financial records. The goal of background checks is to ensure the safety and security of the employees in the organisation

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Medical Emergency: A medical emergency is an acute injury or illness that poses an immediate risk to a person's life or long-term health, sometimes referred to as a situation risking "life or limb".

Leadership 0.88%
background check 0.23%
Medical Emergency 0.15%
Others 98.74%

Job Description for Sheriff/Police Chief

Sheriff/Police Chief enforces the law on a town, city, or county level. Responsibilities include police service planning, organizational development, personnel management, community policing, and community relations. Being a Sheriff/Police Chief may also be involved in administrative, financial/budgetary, and operations/labor relations tasks. Requires a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Additionally, Sheriff/Police Chief typically reports to an elected official. The Sheriff/Police Chief manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Sheriff/Police Chief typically requires at least 10 years of law enforcement experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Lehi, UT Avg. Salary $108,955 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alpine, UT Avg. Salary $114,923 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Altamont, UT Avg. Salary $113,891 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alton, UT Avg. Salary $113,549 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Altonah, UT Avg. Salary $113,891 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location American Fork, UT Avg. Salary $109,265 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Aneth, UT Avg. Salary $114,322 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Annabella, UT Avg. Salary $107,923 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Antimony, UT Avg. Salary $107,923 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Aurora, UT Avg. Salary $107,923 Date Updated February 26, 2024
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