Deputy Sheriff Trainee

About this role

Posting Date 08/03/26 Application Deadline 08/31/26 Pay Range $33.00 Job Type Classified - Sworn Department Sheriff About the Position  Deputy Sheriff Trainee – Starting Salary of $68,640 plus a $7,500 Sign On Incentive and more perks listed below!

Pre-Employment assessments: ***Applicants will be required to attend the Physical/Written assessment and Orientation on Friday, September 11, 2026. Oral boards will be scheduled for the week of September 14, 2026  ***

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: 1. Agility Run – 19.0 seconds – Measures agility and coordination 2. Push-Ups – 20, no time limit – Measures upper body dynamic strength 3. Sit-Ups – 23, in 1 minute – Measures abdominal muscular endurance 4. 1.5 Mile Run - 17 minutes, 44 seconds – Measures aerobic power & vascular endurance

Do you have what it takes? Do you have a desire to protect and serve your community? The Maricopa County Sheriff's 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 well-being of others, respect all individuals regardless of background or socio-economic status. You must embrace the concepts of integrity, accountability and transparency as core values. You must 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 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: Minimum education and/or experience: • 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, as indicated here:  https://apps.azsos.gov/public_services/Title_13/13-04.pdf • 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 emergency situations and under stress.   Leade

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