Deputy Sheriff Lateral

Posting Date

05/05/26

Open Until Filled

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$35.10 - $42.30 - $49.50

Note:

The pay range listed above reflects the FULL pay range for the position. Successful applicants will typically be compensated at a rate of $33.25/hr placement at a higher starting salary rate within the range may be considered depending on prior comparable, directly related law enforcement or corrections experience. This position is non-exempt under the FLSA.

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Sheriff

Deputy Sheriff Lateral
- Starting Salary of up to $102,960 plus a $7,500 Sign On Incentive

$73,008 TO $102,960 ANNUALLY, DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

• Laterals may earn up to $102,960 during their first year of employment, DOE
• Receive up to $5,250 annually in education reimbursement
• Earn 3 weeks of vacation in the first year
• Eligible employees receive up to 6 weeks of paid paternal leave for the birth or adoption of a child

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Are you a current law enforcement officer looking for a new challenge? Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is seeking passionate individuals to join our team as a Deputy Sheriff. In this role, high importance is placed on ensuring public safety.

• Possess current/active AZ POST Certification.
• Or, have served as a certified peace officer in another state or federal agency
• Be an effective communicator, even in the most challenging of situations.
• Care about the safety and well‑being of others.
• Respect all individuals regardless of background or socio‑economic status.
• Embrace the concepts of integrity, accountability and transparency as core values.
• Collaborate with team members, supervisors and managers to forward the mission and vision of MCSO.

• Paid training
• A stable environment
• Great benefits
• Flexibility and generous leave
• An opportunity to serve your community as part of a diverse and talented workforce.

• Maximum reimbursement: $7,500 (for successful candidates residing outside of Maricopa County)
• Reimbursements for employee, spouse and legal dependents only; proof may be required.
• The County may, at its discretion, refuse to reimburse any moving expense lacking appropriate documentation or deemed unreasonable.

Compensation levels listed are based on candidates possessing a current Arizona POST certification. Out‑of‑state candidates may be able to waive a trainee academy through an Arizona POST waiver examination. However, if the waiver process is unsuccessful, candidates will be placed at the trainee rate of $29.00.

• Minimum education and/or experience:
  High school diploma or GED, AZ POST certification, U.S. citizenship, age 21.
• Previous/Current law enforcement officers:
  Must be U.S. citizens, 21 years old. Those with lapsed Arizona POST or who served as certified peace officers in another state/federal agency may apply. Must be eligible for AZ POST certification via waiver or academy.
• Must possess, or obtain by hire, a valid Arizona driver’s license.

Prior to hiring, all applicants must complete physical readiness assessment, background investigation, polygraph exam, medical exam, and psychological exam.

• Work ethic and integrity: commitment to MCSO’s mission, truthfulness, no bias, thoughtful decision‑making.
• Attention to detail: identify protocol inconsistencies.
• Reasoning and judgment: apply deductive and inductive reasoning, recognize problems, devise solutions.
• Problem solving: evaluate strengths/weaknesses, choose among alternatives, solve under stress.
• Leadership: maintain morale, set positive tone, assume responsibility.
• Function under stress: maintain composure, use sound judgment, show restraint.
• Teamwork: collaborate, lead, identify and prevent team problems, work harmoniously.

Any combination of advanced education (AA, BA, BS, Graduate Degree) or experience (including Military).

• May involve harsh elements: extreme heat/cold, wet/dry, altitude, rough terrain (rural, suburban, urban).
• May be dangerous, hostile and life‑threatening. Fatigue and stress…