Deputy Sheriff

** Deputy Sheriff Trainee – Starting Salary of $64,480 plus a $7,500*
* ** Sign On Incentive**   **$33.25 UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE DEPUTY SHERIFF ACADEMY*
* ** Apply in less than 5 minutes!**
* ** Trainees may earn over $70,000 during their first full year of employment!**
* ** Receive up to $5,250 annually in education reimbursement**
* ** Earn 3 weeks of vacation in first year**
* ** Eligible employees receive up to 6 weeks of paid paternal leave for the birth or adoption of a child
** We are looking for candidates who possess integrity and strong interpersonal skills. Ideal candidates are skilled problem solvers with the ability to use good judgment while diffusing situations, resolving conflict, and serving others and the community. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you... your adventure with MCSO awaits!  To be part of our team as a Deputy Sheriff, you must:
* Be an effective communicator, even in the most challenging of situations.
* Care about the safety and well-being of others.
* Respect all individuals regardless of background or socio-economic status.
* Embrace the concepts of integrity, accountability and transparency as core values.
* Collaborate with team members, supervisors and managers to forward the mission and vision of MCSO.Compensation is more than a salary with MCSO. Your perks at work include:
* Paid training
* A stable environment
* Great benefits
* Flexibility and generous leave
* And, an opportunity to serve your community as part of a diverse and talented workforce.

MCSO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
* Maximum Reimbursement:
Not to exceed $7,500
* For successful candidates residing outside of Maricopa County
* Reimbursements shall only be made for expenses incurred by the employee and their spouse and legal dependents. Proof of marital and dependent status may be required.
* The County may, at its discretion, refuse to reimburse any moving expense for which the employee fails to provide appropriate documentation or that the County deems unreasonable.
** Minimum education and/or experience:
** High school diploma or GED  Must be a U.S. citizen  Must be twenty (20) years and six (6) months of age at the time of application, and 21 years of age prior to the completion of the Sheriff's academy.  Must meet Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) standards, as determined through the pre-employment process, as indicated here:
Individuals with lapsed Arizona POST certification, and those who have served as a certified peace officer in another state or federal agency, please submit an application for the  
** Deputy Sheriff - Lateral
** position.  
** Specialized training, certifications, and/or other special requirements:
** Must possess, or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire, a valid Arizona driver's license.  Must provide a valid   government issued birth certificate at the time of background processing.  Certified by the State of Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZ POST) as a Peace Officer.  Training on the following provided on-the-job: FEMA NIMS – IS100 AND 700, OSHA, payroll, and PREA.

*** Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all applicants complete the following: orientation, background investigation, polygraph examination, written examination, physical readiness assessment (PRA), medical exam and psychological exam.
***** Physical Readiness Assessment (PRA)
** Trainee applicants who successfully complete the written exam, background investigation and polygraph examination must successfully demonstrate physical readiness by completing a series of assessments which consists of the following:
* Graduation from the academy requires trainees successfully complete the Arizona Post    (Police Officer Physical Aptitude Test).  
** Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
**** Work ethic and integrity:
** Ability and willingness to work hard and conscientiously regardless of assignment and be committed to MCSO's mission; to represent information truthfully and be trustworthy in performance of duties; to act without regard to personal preference or bias; to take actions and make decisions through the thoughtful consideration of discretion; to…