Deputy Sheriff Cadet

Essential Job Functions

• 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 outdoor training sessions for preparation as a Deputy Sheriff.
• Learns federal, state, and local traffic and criminal laws.
• Learns proper work habits, appearance, and interpersonal skills.
• Learns to drive a motor vehicle safely under normal and emergency conditions.
• Learns to demonstrate command presence in conflict situations.
• Learning to use various firearms and first aid methods.
• Participates in a physical fitness program to develop 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, fingerprinting, 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.

Knowledge and Skills

• 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, polygraph, physical or stress test, pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and background examinations.
• One (1) year of satisfactory work or educational experience.
• Valid Arizona State Driver's License.
• Must pass a thorough background investigation.

Minimum Requirements

• 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.
• Complete AZ POST Personal History at [Download PDF reader].

Desirable Qualifications

• Must be able to successfully complete written, oral board interview, 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.

Abilities

• Ability to acquire knowledge of police methods, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to apply knowledge gained to specific situations.
• Ability to acquire knowledge of police methods, practices, and procedures.

Supplemental Information

• Additional Information
• Must be able to successfully complete written, oral board interview, 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 criminal background check and verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications as applicable.