Deputy Sheriff Lateral

Posting Date

09 / 16 / 25

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Pay Range

Min - Mid - Max

$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.

Job Type

Classified - Sworn

Department

Sheriff

About the Position

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

$73,008 TO $98,800 ANNUALLY, DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

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• Laterals may earn up to $110,460 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? Are you motivated by the opportunity to expand your knowledge and experience in protecting and serving your community? 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 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 :

Compensation is more than a salary with MCSO. Your perks at work include :

MCSO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

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

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS :

Minimum education and / or experience :

AZ POST CERTIFIED

High school diploma or GED. Must possess an active certification as a Full-Authority Peace Officer issued by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZ POST). Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be twenty-one (21) years of age at time of application.

PREVIOUS / CURRENT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

High school diploma or GED. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be twenty-one (21) years of age at time of application. Individuals with lapsed Arizona POST certification, and those who have served as a certified peace officer in another state or federal agency, may apply. To be considered, such otherwise qualified individuals must be eligible to gain Arizona POST certification through Waiver Testing or successful completion of a basic academy. The Arizona POST waiver process consists of meeting all minimum qualifications for certification as an Arizona Peace Officer including successful completion of a written exam, driving proficiency, firearms qualification, and the POPAT (Police Officer Physical Agility Test), administered by Arizona POST, within sixty (60) days of hire. Whether to send an applicant through a basic academy again or allow an applicant to pursue the Waiver Process is at the discretion of the Sheriff.

All candidates must possess, or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire, a valid Arizona driver's license. Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all applicants complete the following : physical readiness assessment (PRA); background investigation; polygraph exam; medical exam and psychological exam.

Physical Readiness Assessment (PRA)

Applicants must successfully demonstrate physical readiness by completing a series of assessments which consists of the following :

Assessment

1. Vertical Jump

2. One (1) Repetition Max (RM)- Bench Press

3. Agility Run

4. 300 Meter Run

5. Maximum Push-Ups

6. 1.5 Mile Run / Walk

What is Measured by the assessment?

1. Leg Explosive Power

2. Upper Body Absolute Strength

3. Agility and Coordination

4. Anaerobic Power and Speed

5. Upper Body Dynamic Strength or Muscular Endurance

6. Aerobic Power

Pre-Employment Standard

1. 18 inches Vertical (15.5 inches with a yardstick)

2. Push 72% of Body Weight or 115 Pounds

3. 19.0 seconds

4. 72 seconds

5. Twenty (20)

6. 17 minutes, 44 seconds or less

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 emergency situations and under stress.

Leadership : Ability to maintain good morale, motivation and commitment from others; to set a positive tone; to have the psychological and emotional maturity, self-confidence and willingness to assume responsibility for efforts and actions and to take responsibility for the consequences of those actions; to represent the Sheriff's Office in the best possible light.

Function under stress : Ability to maintain composure in difficult or stressful situations such as those that require emergency action; to make security-related decisions promptly; to use sound judgment in stressful situations by either taking or refraining from action (e.g., showing restraint); to remain calm during emergencies.

Teamwork : Ability to work as a member of a team; to create and develop a team (e.g., assigning team roles and responsibilities, developing team goals); to lead a team; to identify potential team building problems and how to prevent them (e.g., Groupthink, scapegoating); to work harmoniously with coworkers; to participate when appropriate; to work with others to achieve desired solutions; to assist coworkers in both emergency and non-emergency situations.

Preferred education and / or experience :

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

Working conditions :

Working conditions may vary depending on assignment. Incumbents may be subjected to harsh elements such as extreme heat or cold, wet or dry, altitude, rough terrain, rural, suburban and urban environments. Incumbents may face dangerous, hostile and at times life threatening conditions, fatigue, physical or emotional stress related to the performance of the duties of a law enforcement officer.

Job requires the ability to work any location, shift and assignment operating 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

Job requires the ability to : perform sprints, jumping and vaulting tasks; perform lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling; move quickly around objects and obstacles in pursuit situations; and pursue, extract and use force in both short intense effort and sustained effort situations. Actual situations may require efforts beyond the following :

Working environment :

The following environments described are only representative of how the essential job tasks are currently performed or envisioned. As such, in order to accommodate a disability or limitation, the essential job tasks may be performed in ways other than described on these pages.

Work Environment :

Physical Environment :

Social Environment :

ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS :

The Deputy Sheriff in the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) enforces laws and maintains order while protecting life and property. The Deputy Sheriff is responsible for ensuring the public safety of the citizens of Maricopa County and the State of Arizona in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations and MCSO policies.

Criminal investigations

Conducts traffic and criminal investigations, using accepted methods and techniques to identify, secure, collect and protect evidence and crime scenes; conducts interviews with victims, witnesses, and suspects, gathering information, developing probable cause, making arrests and executing search warrants.

Response to calls for service

Responds quickly to emergency situations via department vehicle using vehicle's emergency equipment when needed (e.g., lights and sirens); determines the quickest and safest approach to an emergency scene; determines the best strategy for restoring or maintaining order and safety; uses defensive tactics and appropriate level of force, to include using assigned weapons (e.g., firearm, Taser, baton), to control a situation; issues warnings and / or citations to ensure public safety and compliance with the law.

Patrol duties

Maintains a safe and secure community by identifying and responding to in-progress criminal activity and unusual or suspicious circumstances, vehicles, packages; makes observations, writes reports, communicates with the public and provides a level of service required in conjunction with all local, state and federal laws, as well as all applicable policies and procedures of the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office; engages the community in positive proactive policing practices to fulfill the departments mission, establishes strong ties and relationships within the community by conducting oneself in a professional, fair and transparent manner at all times.

Training

Attends, implements and provides all required training associated with the duties and functions of a law enforcement officer as specified by Arizona Police Officers Standards Training Board (POST) and the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.

Administration

Interacts with the public and staff by effectively communicating verbally, and in writing, to direct, ascertain information, document incidents, requirements, needs and conditions within the facility; operates electronic and other equipment (e.g., telephones, portable radios, desktop and mobile computers, cameras); independently gathers information through a variety of methods in order to document information and actions; utilizes technology to access information and records, and documents in reports as required by policy.

SELECTION PROCEDURE :

The Maricopa County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates considered to be the most highly qualified. Those selected will be assessed based on evaluation of listed education and experience. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a list provided by Human Resources.

All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation. A background investigation is conducted on a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County. These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices.

Selection Procedure

Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

Must pass a pre-employment background and / or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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