Deputy Sheriff Trainee
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Job Description
Posting Date
09/26/24Application Deadline
Open Until FilledPay Range
$31.00Job Type
Classified SwornDepartment
SheriffAbout the Position
$33.25 UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE DEPUTY SHERIFF ACADEMY
- Trainees may earn over $70000 during their first full year of employment!
- 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
Do you have a desire to protect and serve your community The Maricopa County Sheriffs 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 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.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum education and/or experience:
High school diploma or GED
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must be twenty 20 years and six 6 months of age at the time of application and 21 years of age prior to the completion of the Sheriffs academy.
Must meet Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) standards as determined through the preemployment process as indicated here: 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 theDeputy Sheriff Lateralposition.
Specialized training certifications and/or other special requirements:
Must possess or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire a valid Arizona drivers license.
Must provideavalid 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 onthejob: FEMA NIMS IS100 AND 700 OSHA payroll and PREA.
Prior to hiring the Sheriffs Office requires that all applicants complete the following: orientation background investigation polygraph examination written examination physical readiness assessment (PRA) medical exam and psychological exam.
Physical Readiness Assessment (PRA)
Trainee applicants who successfully complete the written exam background investigation and polygraph examination 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
- 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
- Sitting standing walking for extended periods
- Driving a vehicle
- Speaking hearing reading seeing including distinguishing colors
- Wearing protective gear
- Precise dexterity
- 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:
Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the first phase of the selection process which includes a general orientation and written examination
NOTE: Notice to selfschedule for orientation dates/times will be sent via email to the email address provided on your application approximately 710 days prior to thescheduled orientation. Additional information regarding the written examination will provided at the scheduled orientation.
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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Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
