Deputy Sheriff Cadet (Registry)

• This is a registry intended to collect applications for future vacancies containing one or more positions. Eligible applicants might be placed in temporary detention position until Deputy position becomes available.
• Every question requires a response. If the question does not apply, put N/A. Failure to answer each question will result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE.
•  This announcement may be closed as soon as a sufficient number of qualified applicants have applied.
• This position is a non-exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not a covered position under the Pinal County Merit System Rules. Incumbents in this position serve at the pleasure of their respective Appointing Authority. The employment relationship is "at-will" and employment may be terminated at any time, for any reason, with or without cause.

• 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. 

• 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

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position may reasonably be expected to come into contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials in the performance of the work duties and is therefore subject to the vaccination and training provisions presented in the County Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure Control plan.

THIS IS CONSIDERED A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION.

Salary : $62,400