Sheriff Deputy

Job Overview

Job Type: Classified
Job Classification: 4003 - Deputy Sheriff I
Salary Grade: L2
Starting Pay: $29.55 Per Hour
The Deputy Sheriff I performs law enforcement work of moderate complexity, including enforcing laws, maintaining order, protecting life and property, and investigating and assisting in the prevention of crime. Work may be required on weekends and holidays according to assigned shift, and duties may be assigned in any geographical or functional unit of the department. This position is entry‑level and is actively engaged in law enforcement activities.

It is distinguished from Sergeant, who has supervisory responsibilities.

• Patrols assigned area for prevention of crime and enforcement of laws and ordinances.
• Responds to requests for law enforcement services and takes appropriate action.
• Arrests violators of laws and ordinances, and ensures violators are booked on charges.
• Escorts prisoners to jail and court.
• Enforces traffic laws, directs traffic, and provides information concerning the location of streets, routes, and buildings.
• Investigates and prepares detailed reports of collisions.
• Investigates suspicious conditions, activities, or persons.
• Investigates and checks for wanted or missing persons and stolen property.
• Participates in operation of various units and service of civil and criminal subpoenas and other court orders.
• Participates in riot and crowd control.
• Controls and restrains potentially violent persons.
• Carries a department‑authorized firearm at all times while on duty.
• Prepares a variety of reports.
• Conducts investigations of criminal cases and gathers, preserves, and analyzes facts and evidence.
• Conducts follow‑up investigations of preliminary investigative reports.
• Interviews complainants, suspects, and witnesses while acting as the preliminary investigating officer.
• Records statements and testimony.
• Prepares and submits reports of criminal offenses, including modus operandi and description of incriminating evidence, for determination of guilt and prosecution of charges.
• Prepares material evidence for courtroom presentation and testifies in court on various matters, including findings of investigations.
• Provides information to attorneys and other authorized persons.
• Assists in rescue activities for sick and injured persons.

At the time of appointment, applicants must possess a high school diploma or a GED certificate.

• May 4‑8, 2026:
  Multiple Choice Exam. (PASS/FAIL).
• May 16, 2026:
  Physical Fitness Assessment.
• May 18‑22, 2026:
  Oral Board Interviews.
• June 1 – Oct 19, 2026:
  Background investigations, psychological tests, polygraphs, etc.
• Jan 18, 2026:
  Deputy Sheriff Training Academy begins.

Pima County Human Resources reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. Applications are assessed based on education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be evaluated against advertised preferred qualifications. The hiring authority interviews and selects the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments may be required.

Valid Arizona driver license is required at time of application and  successful applicant will be subject to a 39‑month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review. All positions require satisfactory completion of a background investigation, pre‑appointment drug screening, and polygraph examinations. Positions are required to work rotating shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Physical/sensory requirements include operating firearms, speaking and listening, walking/run varying distances, carrying up to 100 pounds, and driving vehicles.

Working conditions include exposure to weather, loud noises, traffic, and direct physical contact with arrestees.

Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.