About Jared Rigby
THIS WORK IS PERSONAL
For Jared Rigby, serving as sheriff is not just a job. Wasatch County is where his family lives, where his children go to school, and the community he has spent years working to protect.
As sheriff, you never really get a break. You are never fully off the clock. But for Jared, serving this county is more than a position — it is a responsibility to the people and place he calls home.
Farm Roots Fuel Jared Rigby’s Tireless Work Ethic
Jared Rigby grew up learning how to work hard, solve problems, and take responsibility. Raised in a big family and shaped by life on a farm, he learned early that you work for what you need, stay grateful for what you have, and show up when people count on you.
Growing up with six brothers and one sister taught him how to work through disagreements, stay tough, and handle challenges head-on. Life on the farm taught him discipline, self-sufficiency, and respect for the kind of work that does not stop just because the day gets long.
That mindset still shapes how he serves today.
Serving the Community He Calls Home
For Jared, Wasatch County is not just where he works. It is home. It is where his family lives, where his children go to school, and where he has spent years working to protect the people around him.
That is part of why this job means so much to him. It is not something distant or abstract. The decisions made here affect the same community his own family is part of every day.
Being sheriff is more than showing up to work. It means late nights, interrupted dinners, weekends on call, missed holidays, and carrying the weight of responsibility even when no one else sees it. But Jared understands that public service comes with sacrifice, and he does not take that responsibility lightly.
A Life of Service
Jared got into law enforcement because he wanted to serve. Over the years, that desire to serve has shaped the way he leads, the priorities he focuses on, and the standard he believes the sheriff’s office should uphold.
His experience has given him a deep understanding of what a sheriff’s office is really responsible for. It is not just patrol. It is public safety, investigations, emergency response, search and rescue, 911 coordination, jail oversight, and protecting the people of Wasatch County in some of their hardest moments.
For Jared, that responsibility matters. It is one of the reasons he has stayed committed to making sure the office is prepared, accountable, and focused on doing the job the right way.
Shaped by Responsibility
Jared’s approach to leadership comes from the values he learned long before he ever wore a badge: work hard, stay humble, be accountable, and do not expect someone else to do what you should be willing to do yourself.
He believes people should be able to trust their sheriff. That means communicating clearly, being consistent, and being honest about where things can improve. It also means showing up, making hard decisions when needed, and staying focused on what is best for the community.
Those values are not campaign lines for Jared. They are part of how he was raised, how he has lived, and how he continues to serve.
Family, Sacrifice, and Public Service
Public service affects the whole family. Jared knows that better than most.
As sheriff, you are never fully off the clock. The calls do not stop because it is late. Emergencies do not pause for birthdays, dinners, weekends, or holidays. That kind of work asks a lot, not just from the person serving, but from the family standing behind them.
Jared’s wife and children have lived that reality with him. Their support has made his service possible, and their sacrifice is part of the story too. That is one more reason this role is so personal to him.
Why He Continues to Serve
Jared’s commitment to Wasatch County comes from the same place it always has: a desire to serve the people and protect the community he calls home.
He cares deeply about keeping Wasatch County safe, supporting the people who serve in law enforcement, and making sure the sheriff’s office continues moving in the right direction. For him, this work has always been about responsibility, not recognition.
That is why he continues to serve with the same mindset that shaped him from the beginning: work hard, take responsibility, and show up when people are counting on you.
See Jared’s Proven Track Record
Learn more about the work Jared Rigby has already done to strengthen school safety, public safety, accountability, and preparedness across Wasatch County.
EDUCATION AND CAREER
FBI National Academy Session 260
Quantico, Virginia
Juris Doctorate & Masters of Public Administration
University of North Dakota
Law Clerk Experience
Clerked for 3 judges in North Dakota and Utah, and for U.S. Air Force Area Defense
Utah Bar Association Member
Licensed Attorney
Bachelor's of Political Science
Brigham Young University