Deputy Sheriff Cadet (Entry Level) - Registry

About the role

This is a training position under close supervision. Incumbents perform tasks through formal and informal training programs to learn and perform responsibilities of an Arizona peace officer, which include 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 indoor and outdoor 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.
• Learn to drive a motor vehicle under normal and emergency conditions safely.
• Learn to demonstrate command presence in conflict situations.
• Learn to use various firearms and first aid methods.
• Participate in a physical fitness program to develop the physical skills for the job.
• Learn to write clear, comprehensive, and accurate reports, legibly, and with correct grammar and spelling.
• Perform 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.
• Perform other duties, including housekeeping duties as requested or assigned.

Requirements

• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 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 tests, pre-employment drug and alcohol screenings, and background examinations.
• One (1) year of satisfactory work experience.
• Valid Arizona State Driver's License.
• 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.

Skills

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

Benefits

• Not specified.

Pay

• Tentative testing dates: May 12th 2026, July 14th 2026, September 22nd 2026.
• Tentative Academy Dates: February 2027 - August 2027.
• The employment relationship is "at-will" and employment may be terminated at any time, for any reason, with or without cause.

Schedule

• Not specified.

ADA Compliance

Pinal County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.