Deputy Sheriff Trainee

This is a training position that requires close supervision. The incumbent will perform tasks through formal and informal training programs to learn and perform responsibilities of an Arizona peace officer, including interacting with a diverse population, exercising problem-solving skills, maintaining public order, preventing crime, enforcing laws and ordinances, conducting investigations, making arrests, issuing summonses/citations and warnings, and assisting the public.

• Attend and obtain 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.
• Attend 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-aid 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 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.

• 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.