Deputy Sheriff Trainee

Deputy Sheriff Trainee

Deputy Sheriff Trainee – Starting Salary of $68,640 plus a $7,500 Sign On Incentive and more perks listed below!

Applicants will be required to attend the Physical/Written assessment and Orientation on Friday, September 11, 2026. Oral boards will be scheduled for the week of September 14, 2026.

An invitation to the physical/written assessment/orientation and instructions will be sent to the e-mail address provided on your application approximately 5 days prior to the scheduled assessment/orientation.

Physical Readiness Assessment (PRA) Applicants must successfully demonstrate physical readiness by completing a series of assessments which consists of the following:

Do you have what it takes? Do you have a desire to protect and serve your community? The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) is seeking passionate individuals to join our team as a Deputy Sheriff Trainee. In this role, high importance is placed on ensuring public safety is provided and maintained by an individual who takes pride in their work and considers the impact of their actions on an individual, team and organizational level.

We are looking for candidates who possess integrity and strong interpersonal skills. Ideal candidates are skilled problem solvers with the ability to use good judgment while diffusing situations, resolving conflict, and serving others and the community. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you... your adventure with MCSO awaits! To be part of our team as a Deputy Sheriff, you must, 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.

You must embrace the concepts of integrity, accountability and transparency as core values. You must collaborate with team members, supervisors and managers to forward the mission and vision of MCSO.

Compensation is more than a salary with MCSO. Your perks at work include paid training, a stable environment, great benefits, flexibility and generous leave, and you will have an opportunity to serve your community as part of a diverse and talented workforce.

$35.10 UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE DEPUTY SHERIFF ACADEMY

• Trainees may earn over $70,000 during their first full year of employment!
• Receive up to $5,250 annually in education reimbursement
• Earn 3 weeks of vacation in first year
• Eligible employees receive up to 6 weeks of paid paternal leave for the birth or adoption of a child

MCSO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

• Maximum Reimbursement:
  Not to exceed $7,500
• For successful candidates residing outside of Maricopa County
• Reimbursements shall only be made for expenses incurred by the employee and their spouse and legal dependents. Proof of marital and dependent status may be required.
• The County may, at its discretion, refuse to reimburse any moving expense for which the employee fails to provide appropriate documentation or that the County deems unreasonable.

POSITION

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be 21 years of age at the completion of the academy
• Must meet Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) standards, as determined through the pre-employment process
• Individuals with lapsed Arizona POST certification, and those who have served as a certified peace officer in another state or federal agency, please submit an application for the Deputy Sheriff - Lateral position.

Specialized training, certifications, and/or other special requirements:

• Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license.
• Must provide a valid government issued birth certificate at the time of background processing.
• Certified by the State of Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZ POST) as a Peace Officer.
• Training on the following provided on-the-job: FEMA NIMS – IS100 AND 700, OSHA, payroll, and PREA.

Prior to hiring, the…