Deputy Sheriff Lateral (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. 

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

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

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:

Deputy Sheriff Lateral 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. You have 3 days to complete this step.

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 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 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)
• AZPOST Certificate (out-of-state POST certificate)

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

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

10.  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, gun qualifications and medical review. 

11.  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. 

12.  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.

13. 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.

14.  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. 

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

• Enforce local, state and Federal laws, enforce compliance with local regulations and ordinances, according to Pinal County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) policies, procedures, post orders and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and make proper decisions using sound judgment.
• Respond to various types of emergency calls, secure and document crime scenes, conduct initial investigation by collecting evidence, and communicate directions to staff personnel and general public.
• Provide crisis intervention and mediation for subjects in emotional distress.
• Control crime scene, resolve disputes, and assist other emergency responders.
• Inform residents about community programs and resources.
• Provide crisis intervention and mediation for subjects in emotional distress, control scenes, resolve disputes, assist other emergency responders, and inform residents about community programs and resources.
• Patrol assigned areas, looking for illegal, hazardous, and suspicious activities and persons, conduct traffic stops and investigate traffic accidents and criminal violations, investigate criminal and civil complaints and incidents, and interrogate, communicate, and assist with victims, witnesses, and suspects in cases.
• Arrest law violators, locate, pursue, and arrest criminal suspects, transport and process prisoners, serve arrest, search, and civil warrants and other court documents, and complete detailed reports and required technical paperwork.
• Provide courtroom testimony when summoned, provide factual statement of incidents, present evidence relating to cases before the court, and assist in the prosecution of criminal and civil cases.
• Maintain vehicles and equipment in clean and effective operating order.
• Assist and interact with other Sheriff's personnel, County departments, outside organizations and businesses, and Federal, state, and local law enforcement organizations in order to define and resolve law enforcement issues.
• May be assigned to special operations, enforcement, intervention, investigative and tactical teams, including search & rescue, K-9, armory, traffic, civil process, SOP, training, evidence, court records, and liaison with other agencies.
• Update PCSO files, records, and event logs, maintain appropriate records, and prepare accurate and timely reports as required.
• Maintain the integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of the Sheriff's Office by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
• To promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Business, or Public Administration.
• Additional technical training and certifications may be required at the direction of the Sheriff.
• Military service.

• Knowledge of Sheriff's Office policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Knowledge of state and Federal laws, regulations and statutes, including rules of evidence, pursuit and search techniques, use-of-force rules, criminal and traffic codes, and special areas of assignment.
• Knowledge of Arizona criminal justice and court systems, procedures, and protocols.
• Knowledge of investigative and interrogative procedures and protocols for observation and memorization of critical details.
• Knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, practices, methods, techniques, and equipment.
• Knowledge of hazardous chemicals and materials, first aid, and CPR.
• Knowledge of geography, roads, and landmarks of Pinal County.
• Knowledge of principles of records management.
• Skill in interpreting laws and regulations, making decisions, maintaining composure, and working effectively under stressful conditions and emergency situations.
• Skill in effectively managing situations requiring diplomacy, understanding, fairness, firmness, and sound judgment.
• Skill in the care, maintenance, and safe operation of a variety of firearms, impact weapons, chemical agents, mobile data terminals, and other law enforcement tools and equipment.
• Ability to remain alert at all times and react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to interact with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to recognize suspicious behavior patterns, mediate difficult situations, and use effective arrest and control techniques.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles and special equipment during emergency, high-risk situations.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and specialized software applications.
• 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 work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to follow and effectively communicate verbal and written instructions.

• 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.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time to active engagement of a suspect. 
• 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.
• 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.

• 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 where errors can lead to significant physical or mental consequences.
• 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. 
• Must be able to wear personal protective and/or uniform gear daily.
• 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.
• THIS IS CONSIDERED A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION. This position requires candidates to successfully pass a post-offer drug screen prior to start date and random drug testing. Safety sensitive positions 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.

Salary : $65,699 - $86,203