Deputy Sheriff Cadet - Registry

The application and any supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. 

Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See resume" in lieu of answering. If the question does not apply, mark N/A.  Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process and your application will be marked as INCOMPLETE. 

April 22nd 2025 (must submit application by March 31st*)  

June 24th 2025 (must submit application by June 2nd*)  

If qualified, eligible applicants will be notified via email regarding next steps. 

*Tentative Academy Dates: 

September 2025 - February 2026*

Eligible applicants will begin employment prior to Academy start date.

*ALL TESTING DATES ARE TENTATIVE AND A SUBJECT TO CHANGE. EVERY APPLICANT MUST APPEAR IN PERSON TO TEST.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:

Deputy Cadet Hiring Process

Deputy Cadet testing typically occurs every other month.

1.  AZPOST Personal History Form - If all minimum requirements are met, you may be contacted via email to complete an AZPOST Personal History Form. You will need to provide Human Resources with your confirmation number. 

2.  Schedule Testing Date - If all criteria is met, you may be contacted by PCSO Human Resources via email to schedule a testing date. 

3.  Testing Day - The testing day consists of a physical agility test, a written test, and a preliminary background review.

You will need to have the following documents with you on testing day: 

• Birth Certificate, Naturalization Papers (Original Document) or Current Passport
• High School Diploma, GED, or transcript with graduation date (Original Document) or higher education certificates/diplomas
• Arizona Driver’s License (Original Document)
• Social Security Card (Original Document)
• Credit Report (Original Document) A Complete report is required on a thumb drive (only your score will not be accepted)
• DD 214 Copy Member 4 if discharged from Military or Selective Service Registration (Original Document)
• Vehicle Insurance Card 
• 3 years Certified Driving History Record (Original Document)

Failure to bring all documents with you on the testing day may delay in the testing process. 

If all criteria are met, the Background Investigator will notify Human Resources to submit your personal information into ESOPH.

4. Physical Agility Assessment - All applicants must participate and pass a Physical Agility Test which consists of: 

• Applicant must meet the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST) physical aptitude test (POPAT) requirements
• Must lift and drag a 165-pound dummy 32 feet.
• A 99-yard obstacle course with sharp turns, curb height obstacles, and a 34-inch high obstacle to vault
• A chain-link fence to climb over and run through
• A solid fence to climb over and run through
• A 500-yard run

5. Written Test - An essay-style test is used to measure comprehension, grammar, and handwriting skills.  You must complete this test with a passing grade to advance further in the testing process. 

• 60 minutes duration
• Consists of 3 questions – 70% passing

6. Preliminary Background Review - You will meet with a Background Investigator and answer a short questionnaire.  You will need to have all documents required with you on testing day. If all criteria are met, the Background Investigator will notify Human Resources to submit your personal information into ESOPH.

7.  ESOPH Background -You will be sent a link to sign in, answer questions and upload any documents required.  You have seven (7) days to complete.

8.  Background Review - Once your background information has been reviewed and all required criteria have been met, you may be scheduled for a final background review.

9.  Computerized Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) –Once your background information has been reviewed and all required criteria have been met, you may be scheduled for a Computer Voice Stress Analysis Test.

10.  Command Review -Once your background check is complete, our command staff will review it.   Upon approval, you may be invited to a Command Interview.

11.  Command Interview -You will meet and talk with the Command Staff. Upon approval, you will be extended a conditional offer of employment.  At this time, you will also be scheduled for a psych evaluation and medical review.

12.  Conditional Offer - Once you have passed all steps, you may be extended a conditional offer of employment. At this time, you will also be scheduled for a polygraph and medical review. 

13.  Medical Appointments - In order to proceed in the hiring process, you will need to successfully complete a psychological evaluation, polygraph test and a medical exam. 

14. AZPOST Audit - AZPOST Audit - Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) will conduct an audit on all candidates' background files to ensure minimum qualifications and standards for sworn peace officers are met.

15.  Official Offer - Once you have passed all steps successfully, you may be extended an official offer and be scheduled a date to attend New Hire Orientation. 

PCSO SWORN SELECTION GUIDELINES:

 Application: 

1. Applicant will not receive nor are entitled to a copy of the contents of their test results. 

2. No documents, copies of reports submitted by the applicant will be returned. 

3. No documents, reports or information utilized for, or obtained, during the selection process will be furnished to the applicant. 

4. Applicant will not be advised of the reason(s) for non-selection. 

Drug Use: 

1. Marijuana – Illegally possessed or used marijuana; including THC extracts, cannabis, hashish, marijuana extracts and marijuana edibles any time in the past two (2) years. 

2. Steroids – Illegally possessed or used; to include anabolic-androgenic steroids and corticosteroids, any time in the past three (3) years. 

3. Adderall – Illegally possessed or used Adderall; except prescribed by a physician, in the past three (3) years. 

4. Dangerous Drugs – including methamphetamine, amphetamine, barbiturates, speed, spice and bath salts. Narcotics – including crack, cocaine, heroin and opioids. Hallucinogens – peyote, mushrooms, ecstasy, LSD, ketamine, mescaline, salvia, PCP. Prescription Drugs (containing an ingredient that is a narcotic). Any illegal possession or use within the past seven (7) years, no more than five (5) times for all combined substances and shall not have used more than one (1) time since age 21. 

5. Any sale, production, cultivation or transportation for sale of any Dangerous Drug, Narcotic, Hallucinogen or Prescription Drug at any time. 

6. Any pattern of abuse of prescription drugs. 

Theft or Misappropriation of Property: 

1. Any demonstrated pattern of habitual theft. 

2. Any theft while serving in a position of trust. 

Acts Constituting a Felony or any Conviction for Domestic Violence Involving Physical Violence: 

1. A conviction/deferred prosecution for any act, which would constitute a Felony/Misdemeanor in the State of Arizona, at any time. 

Fraud or Misrepresentation: 

1. Any intentional attempt to practice any deception, fraud or dishonesty in the Employment Application, Testing Process, or any failure to properly complete the application. 

Driving Record: 

1. Any recent demonstrated pattern of excessive traffic violations. 

Previous Positions Held: Any of the following may be disqualifiers: 

1. Having been disciplined by any employer, including military, as an adult for abuse of leave, gross insubordination, dereliction of duty or persistent failure to follow established policies and regulations. 

2. Having been involuntarily dismissed, for any reason other than layoff, from two or more employers as an adult. 

3. Having held more than seven paid positions with different employers within the past four years, or more than 15 paid positions with different employers in the past ten years (excluding military). Students who attend school away from their permanent legal residence may be excused from this requirement as well as other persons with a reasonable explanation for an extensive job history. 

4. Resigning from any paid position without notice may be disqualifying, except where the presence of a hostile work environment is alleged or other reasonable cause existed. 

Military Service: 

1. If an applicant has served in the military their separation must be classified as “Honorable”, “General under Honorable conditions” or “Uncharacterized”.

• Attends and obtains Certification by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) academy to learn the principles, methods and techniques employed by the Deputy Sheriff class.
• Attends in and out door training sessions for preparation as a Deputy Sheriff.
• Learn federal, state, and local traffic and criminal laws.
• Learn proper work habits, appearance, and interpersonal skills.
• Learns to drive a motor vehicle under normal and emergency conditions safely.
• Learns to demonstrate command presence in conflict situations.
• Learns use of various firearms and first aide methods.
• Participate in a physical fitness program to develop the physical skills for the job.
• Learns to write clear, comprehensive and accurate reports, legibly and with correct grammar and spelling.
• Performs tasks employing patrol methods, community relations, courtroom procedures, finger-printing, report preparation, physical agility and strength formation, and other law enforcement related duties commensurate with attained skills.
• Performs other duties, including housekeeping duties as requested or assigned.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.

• Perform other related duties as required.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be a minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age, a United States Citizen, and demonstrate the ability to successfully complete written, psychological, polygraph, physical or stress test, pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and background examinations.
• One (1) year of satisfactory work experience.
• Valid Arizona State Driver's License.
• Must pass a thorough background investigation.
• Within one (1) year of hire, must complete the peace officer's basic course and be certified by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board.

• Must lift and drag a 165-pound dummy 32 feet.
• A 99-yard obstacle course with sharp turns, curb height obstacles, and a 34-inch high obstacle to vault
• A chain-link fence to climb over and run through
• A solid fence to climb over and run through
• A 500-yard run

• Must be able to successfully complete written, psychological, polygraph, physical or stress test, pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and background examinations.
• Must complete and pass a Deputy Sheriff Entry Examination with a score of 70% or higher.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications as applicable. 

 Abilities: 

• Ability to acquire knowledge of police methods, practices, and procedures.           
• Ability to apply knowledge gained to specific situations        
• Ability to acquire knowledge of County geography and related landmarks. 
• Ability to work effectively with all segments of the public.    
• Ability to use good judgment and make effective decisions under pressure.           
• Ability to evaluate situations and adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action.
• Ability to work alternating work schedules, weekends, holidays and be subject to call-out.
• Ability to work various (12) hour shifts and be subject to mandatory overtime.
• Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive reports. 

• Essential and other important responsibilities and duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for adequate physical performance abilities including the ability to balance, climb, crawl, crouch, finger, feel, grasp, handle, reach, kneel, stoop, stand, ascend/descend stairs, perform repetitive motions and walk for prolonged periods. 
• Must have adequate speech, hearing and eyesight, ability to perceive and distinguish colors or shades of colors, sounds, taste, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals demonstrate mental and physical acuity.
• Frequently sit for long periods of time to active engagement of a suspect. 
• Occasionally exert substantial physical effort by pushing and pulling objects in excess of 100 pounds and the ability to lift, push or pull objects in excess of 50 pounds frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds constantly to move objects.  
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information.
  • Work involves crisis situations that require making major decisions involving people, resources, and property with possible exposure to physical and verbal abuse.
  • Requires the ability to operate a motor vehicle daily.
  • Must be able to wear protective gear daily.
  • Must be able to see and respond to dangerous situations and take offensive and/or defensive action during physical confrontations.
  • Must be available to work long, irregular schedules and on-call, including nights, overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays, as required by the needs of the agency.

• Work is performed within a field environment out of a vehicle patrolling the that may require exposure to all weather conditions, in or near vehicle traffic, emergency situations with exposure to a variety of safety hazards, strong odors or fumes, disease/blood/bodily fluids, pathogenic substances, toxic agents, hazardous materials, noise, explosives, vibrations and slippery or uneven surfaces When not engaged in emergency operations, may work under station or office conditions.
• Work involves crisis situations that require making major decisions involving people, resources, and property with possible exposure to physical and verbal abuse.
• May be required to use a respirator when performing duties requiring exposure to hazardous chemicals that may be biohazardous and carcinogenic. 
• May have to lift and/or carry various objects or people in excess of 100 pounds.
• Must be able to wear personal protective gear most of the day.
• Must be available to work long, irregular schedules and on-call, including nights, overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays, as required by the needs of the agency.

Salary : $62,400