Volunteer - Citizens Patrol, Sheriff's Office

Overview

This is a non-compensated, volunteer position within the Pinal County Sheriff's Office. The volunteer performs citizen patrols in a marked vehicle of minimal to moderate difficulty to support law enforcement with skilled observation practices, record keeping methods and transfer of information. The volunteer applies knowledge of established policies and procedures. No deviation from standard, established procedures, processes or protocol will be allowed.

Decisions made by the volunteer affect the work of the department. The volunteer is under the supervision of the COP Unit Manager, COP Program Director and PCSO area commander.

This is a voluntary, unpaid position not covered under the Pinal County Merit System. Minimum commitment requirement is 16 hours per month for 1 year. Incumbents in this position serve at the pleasure of their respective Appointing Authority. The employment relationship of incumbents in this position is at will; the employee may be terminated at any time, for any reason, with or without cause.

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.

Tentative COP Academy dates: January 2026 (must submit application by December 1st);
September 2026 (must submit application by August 1st). If qualified, eligible applicants will be notified via email regarding next steps. All dates are tentative and subject to change.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

This is a registry intended to collect applications for future voluntary vacancies containing one or more positions. Eligible applicants might be placed into a registry until a vacant position becomes available. This announcement may be closed as soon as a sufficient number of qualified applicants have applied.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Active neighborhood patrols.
• Patrol as a one or two-person unit as assigned.
• Provide traffic control as necessary.
• Transport victims, witnesses, or citizens as needed.
• Assist in Agency Response and large-scale emergency or disaster situations as requested.
• Creating visible presence to deter crime.
• Observation, recording and reporting suspicious activities.
• Assuring personal and public safety at all times.
• Maintaining monthly online time records.
• Participation in fairs, educational opportunities, community events, fundraisers, public relations, recruitment efforts and partnerships with other agencies as approved.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information; performs related duties as required or assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED; must be a minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age, a United States citizen or legal resident.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License.
• Must have transportation to and from the post of duty.
• Must possess proof of current auto insurance, at all times.
• Must successfully pass and complete background examination, as well as a Truth Verification technology.
• Must complete oral interviews.
• Must submit certified driving record.
• Must complete COP Academy.

PINAL COUNTY VOLUNTEER EXPECTATIONS

Employees will support the County's vision and role model these behaviors by:

• Cultivating a…