Deputy Sheriff Lateral
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Job Description
Posting Date
01/10/25Application Deadline
Open Until FilledPay Range
Min Mid Max$33.25 $39.38 $45.50
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 nonexempt under the FLSA.
Job Type
Classified SwornDepartment
SheriffAbout the Position
Deputy Sheriff Lateral Starting Salary of up to $94640 plus a $7500 Sign On Incentive
$69160 TO $94640 ANNUALLY DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE
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- Laterals may earn up to $102000 during their first year of employment DOE
- Receive up to $5250 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
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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 Sheriffs 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:
- 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 wellbeing of others.
- Respect all individuals regardless of background or socioeconomic 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.
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 an opportunity to serve your community as part of a diverse and talented workforce.
MCSO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
- Maximum Reimbursement: Not to exceed $7500
- 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 theemployee fails to provide appropriate documentation or that the County deems 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
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum education and/or experience:
AZ POST CERTIFIED
High school diploma or GED. Must possess an active certification as a FullAuthority Peace Officer issued by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZ POST). Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be twentyone 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 twentyone 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 thePOPAT(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 drivers license. Prior to hiring the Sheriffs 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 PushUps
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
PreEmployment 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 MCSOs 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 MCSOs 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 selfconfidence and willingness to assume responsibility for efforts and actions and to take responsibility for the consequences of those actions; to represent the Sheriffs 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 securityrelated 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 nonemergency 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:
- Perform lifting and carrying that may include lifting heavy and awkward objects weighing 50 lbs. or more; carrying heavy and awkward equipment and objects 0 to 60 ft.; and carrying equipment weighing 20 to 50 lbs. up and down stairs and over rough and uneven terrain for long distances.
- Perform dragging movements that may include extracting victims weighing up to 175 lbs. and dragging victims objects or suspects weighing up to 175 lbs. 20 to 30 ft.
- Perform pushing and pulling that may include pushing heavy objects or people weighing up to 200 lbs. 10 to 25 ft.; pulling heavy objects or people weighing up to 150 lbs. 10 to 25 ft.; and pulling self over 6 ft. obstacle.
- Perform range of motion activities that may include bending to reach for objects; bending and twisting in use of force situations; crouching during movement of 10 to 15 ft.; and climbing ladders and fire escapes; use force that may include selfdefense situations for 45 to 60 seconds; control holds in selfdefense situations for 30 to 60 seconds; strikes using hands elbows feet and knees; use of intermediate impact weapons; and forced entry by pushing and pulling; ability to use and exercise deadly force by approved means (firearm).
- Perform foot pursuits that may include running sprints of 100 feet or more; running for sustained periods usually 300 feet but up to 5 minutes; running up and down stairs usually 2 flights but may be up to 4 flights; run over uneven terrain; and dodge around obstacles.
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:
- Indoors and outdoors; confined areas
- Smoke dust fumes chemicals
- Dim or bright lighting
- High noise level
- May be exposed to contagious diseases
Physical Environment:
- Sitting standing walking for extended periods
- Driving a vehicle
- Speaking hearing reading seeing including distinguishing colors
- Wearing protective gear
- Precise dexterity
Social Environment:
- Interruptions multiple or complicated tasks frequently changing or unscheduled tasks working under deadlines or time pressures
- Concentration/vigilance
- Isolation
ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS:
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 vehicles 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 inprogress 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 Sheriffs 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 Sheriffs 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:
All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a postoffer preemployment 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 preemployment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safetysensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
