Deputy Sheriff Lateral (Registry)

Salary : $74,137.00 - $98,141.00 Annually
Location : PCSO Administration - 971 Jason Lopez Circle Bldg C Florence AZ 85132, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Sheriff's Office
Opening Date: 09/22/2026
Closing Date: 2/28/2027 11:59 PM Arizona

DESCRIPTION

JOB SUMMARY
Protect lives and property, preserve the peace in Pinal County through the patrolling of assigned areas, impartial enforcement of laws, detaining and interviewing violators, apprehension of suspects, and responding to calls for assistance, and develop and maintain effective relationships with residents and community organizations under basic supervision.
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.

*Testing Date: 10/13/2026

(application must be submitted by 9/21/2026)
*Testing Date: 2/23/2027

(application must be submitted by 2/1/2027)
Future testing dates: TBD
If selected, eligible applicants will be notified via email regarding next steps.

*ALL TESTING DATES ARE TENTATIVE AND A SUBJECT TO CHANGE. EVERY APPLICANT MUST APPEAR IN PERSON TO TEST.

*Unsuccessful applicants can re-apply and test again after 60 days*
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:

• This is a registry intended to collect applications for future 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.

• This requisition is intended ONLY for applicants who are CURRENT members of AZPOST (out-of-state sworn applicants; please see minimum requirements below).

• You must attach verification of most current POST continuing and proficiency training and firearms qualifications.

• Per PCSO Policy 703 - After FTO, employees may take home county-owned vehicles only with prior approval from their Bureau Chief. The employee must live within a 10-mile limit from the Pinal County Border.

• This position is a non-exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is a covered position under the Pinal County Merit System Rules. In accordance to Merit Rule 11.3, Types of Probationary Employment Periods, an employee who is transferred or promoted shall be required to serve a 12 (twelve) month probationary employment period.

Deputy Sheriff Lateral Hiring Process
Deputy Sheriff Lateral testing typically occurs every other month.

1. AZPOST Personal History Form - If all minimum requirements are met, you may be contacted via email to complete an AZPOST Personal History Form. You will need to provide Human Resources with your confirmation number. You have 4 days to complete this step.

2. Schedule Testing Date - If all criteria is met, you may be contacted by PCSO Human Resources via email to schedule a testing date.

3. Testing Day - The testing day consists of an oral interview/assessment and a preliminary background review.

You will need to have the following documents with you on testing day:

• Birth Certificate, Naturalization Papers (Original Document) or Current Passport
• High School Diploma, GED, or transcript with graduation date (Original Document) or higher education certificates/diplomas
• Arizona Driver License (Original Document)
• Social Security Card (Original Document)
• Credit Report (Original Document) A Complete report is required on a thumb drive (only your score will not be accepted)
• DD 214 Copy Member 4 if discharged from Military or Selective Service Registration (Original Document)
• Vehicle Insurance Card
• 3 years Certified Driving History Record (Original Document)
• AZPOST Certificate (out-of-state POST certificate)

Failure to bring all documents with you on the testing day may delay in the testing process
If all criteria are met, the Background Investigator will notify Human Resources to submit your personal information into ESOPH.

5. Oral Interview/Assessment Test - You must complete this test with a passing grade to advance further in the testing process.

• Consists of 3 questions - 70% min passing score

6. Preliminary Background Review - You will meet with a Background Investigator and answer a short questionnaire. You will need to have all documents required with you on testing day. If all criteria are met, the Background Investigator will notify Human Resources to submit your personal information into ESOPH.

7. ESOPH Background -You will be sent a link to sign in, answer questions and upload any documents required. You have seven (14) days to complete.

8. Background Review - Once your background information has been reviewed and all required criteria have been met, you may be scheduled for a final background review.

9. Command Review -Once your background check is complete, our command staff will review it. Upon approval, you may be invited to a Command Interview.

10. Conditional Offer - Once you have passed all steps, you may be extended a conditional offer of employment. At this time, you will also be scheduled for a polygraph, gun qualifications and medical review.

11. Medical Appointments - In order to proceed in the hiring process, you will need to successfully complete a polygraph, medical exam and gun quals.

12. Command Interview -You will meet and talk with the Command Staff. Upon approval, you will be extended a conditional offer of employment. At this time, you will also be scheduled for a psych evaluation and medical review.

13. AZPOST Audit - AZPOST Audit - Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) will conduct an audit on all candidates' background files to ensure minimum qualifications and standards for sworn peace officers are met.

14. Official Offer - Once you have passed all steps successfully, you may be extended an official offer and be scheduled a date to attend New Hire Orientation.
PCSO SWORN SELECTION GUIDELINES:

Application:

1. Applicant will not receive nor are entitled to a copy of the contents of their test results.

2. No documents, copies of reports submitted by the applicant will be returned.

3. No documents, reports or information utilized for, or obtained, during the selection process will be furnished to the applicant.

4. Applicant will not be advised of the reason(s) for non-selection.

Drug Use:

See current AZPOST Rules:

Theft or Misappropriation of Property:

1. Any demonstrated pattern of habitual theft.

2. Any theft while serving in a position of trust.

Acts Constituting a Felony or any Conviction for Domestic Violence Involving Physical Violence:

1. A conviction/deferred prosecution for any act, which would constitute a Felony/Misdemeanor in the State of Arizona, at any time.

Fraud or Misrepresentation:

1. Any intentional attempt to practice any deception, fraud or dishonesty in the Employment Application, Testing Process, or any failure to properly complete the application.

Driving Record:

1. Any recent demonstrated pattern of excessive traffic violations.

Previous Positions Held:

Any of the following may be disqualifiers:

1. Having been disciplined by any employer, including military, as an adult for abuse of leave, gross insubordination, dereliction of duty or persistent failure to follow established policies and regulations.

2. Having been involuntarily dismissed, for any reason other than layoff, from two or more employers as an adult.

3. Having held more than seven paid positions with different employers within the past four years, or more than 15 paid positions with different employers in the past ten years (excluding military). Students who attend school away from their permanent legal residence may be excused from this requirement as well as other persons with a reasonable explanation for an extensive job history.

4. Resigning from any paid position without notice may be disqualifying, except where the presence of a hostile work environment is alleged or other reasonable cause existed.
Military Service:
1. If an applicant has served in the military their separation must be classified as "Honorable", "General under Honorable conditions" or "Uncharacterized".

TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES
TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Enforce local, state and Federal laws, enforce compliance with local regulations and ordinances, according to Pinal County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) policies, procedures, post orders and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and make proper decisions using sound judgment.
• Respond to various types of emergency calls, secure and document crime scenes, conduct initial investigation by collecting evidence, and communicate directions to staff personnel and general public.
• Provide crisis intervention and mediation for subjects in emotional distress.
• Control crime scene, resolve disputes, and assist other emergency responders.
• Inform residents about community programs and resources.
• Provide crisis intervention and mediation for subjects in emotional distress, control scenes, resolve disputes, assist other emergency responders, and inform residents about community programs and resources.
• Patrol assigned areas, looking for illegal, hazardous, and suspicious activities and persons, conduct traffic stops and investigate traffic accidents and criminal violations, investigate criminal and civil complaints and incidents, and interrogate, communicate, and assist with victims, witnesses, and suspects in cases.
• Arrest law violators, locate, pursue, and arrest criminal suspects, transport and process prisoners, serve arrest, search, and civil warrants and other court documents, and complete detailed reports and required technical paperwork.
• Provide courtroom testimony when summoned, provide factual statement of incidents, present evidence relating to cases before the court, and assist in the prosecution of criminal and civil cases.
• Maintain vehicles and equipment in clean and effective operating order.
• Assist and interact with other Sheriff's personnel, County departments, outside organizations and businesses, and Federal, state, and local law enforcement organizations in order to define and resolve law enforcement issues.
• May be assigned to special operations, enforcement, intervention, investigative and tactical teams, including search & rescue, K-9, armory, traffic, civil process, SOP, training, evidence, court records, and liaison with other agencies.
• Update PCSO files, records, and event logs, maintain appropriate records, and prepare accurate and timely reports as required.
• Maintain the integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of the Sheriff's Office by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
• To promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• 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, gun qualifications, pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and background examinations.
• AZPOST Certified
• 12 months of full time employment as a Sworn Peace Officer (12 months of patrol duties required; detention/correctional duties are not eligible)
• Valid Arizona State Driver's License.
• Must pass a thorough background investigation.

*MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR OUT OF STATE LATERAL APPLICANTS:

• 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 psychological, polygraph, physical or stress test, gun qualifications, pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and background examinations.
• Current POST Certified
• Applicant must be currently employed by a law enforcement agency.
• 12 months of full time employment as a Sworn Peace Officer (12 months of patrol duties required; detention/correctional duties are not eligible)
• For ACJIS users - must pass a thorough background investigation and background re-investigation every 5 years.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Must pass a thorough background investigation.
• Must pass Arizona POST waiver exam (practical, written, driving, etc)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Business, or Public Administration.
• Additional technical training and certifications may be required at the direction of the Sheriff.
• Military service.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Sheriff's Office policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Knowledge of state and Federal laws, regulations and statutes, including rules of evidence, pursuit and search tech