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!

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:

• Agility Run – 19.0 seconds – Measures agility and coordination
• Push-Ups – 20, no time limit – Measures upper body dynamic strength
• Sit-Ups – 23, in 1 minute – Measures abdominal muscular endurance
• 1.5 Mile Run - 17 minutes, 44 seconds – Measures aerobic power & vascular endurance

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 Sheriff's Office requires that all applicants complete the following: physical readiness assessment (PRA), a written examination, orientation, oral board, background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological exam and medical exam.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Work ethic and integrity:
Ability and willingness to work hard and conscientiously regardless of assignment and be committed to MCSO's mission; to represent information truthfully and be trustworthy in performance of duties; to act without regard to personal preference or bias; to take actions and make decisions through the thoughtful consideration of discretion; to act consistently with professional standards and within MCSO's policies, procedures and values.

Attention to detail:
Ability to attend to physical needs and human comfort and identify when inconsistencies in protocol exist. Reasoning and judgment:
Ability to apply deductive and inductive reasoning to information and facts about situations to reach logical conclusions from the reasoning process; to recognize problems, understand their implications and devise solutions; to determine the relevance of each item of information. Problem solve:
Ability to devise multiple solutions or contingencies and to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses; to evaluate and choose between conflicting alternatives based on partial or incomplete information; to solve problems quickly in…