Deputy Recruit/Lateral - Fredonia- Sheriff's Office (0726)

Coconino County•Fredonia, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision and in a training capacity, this role is responsible for technical work of moderate difficulty in law enforcement or investigative duties. The Deputy Recruit is the trainee level, with incumbents occupying the classification prior to completing an Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) academy. Deputy Recruits typically work in a training capacity supervised by a training officer or academy staff. Work methods and results are under constant review through observation, discussion, testing, and achieved results. Upon academy completion and departmental approval, a Deputy Recruit may be promoted to Deputy Sheriff. Failure to successfully complete the academy and promote to Deputy Sheriff will typically result in termination from the Deputy Recruit classification. This position is non-exempt from overtime and is safety sensitive.

Requirements

Must be U.S. citizen (Ariz. Admin. Code § R13-04-105(A)(1) (2016)).
21 years of age at time of appointment.
High school graduate (or G.E.D.).
Must obtain certification from the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) within one year of employment with the Coconino County Sheriff's Office.
Must pass AZPOST prescribed physical agility test.
Must obtain an Arizona driver's license by date of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
Must submit to a background search and successfully pass drug screen, physical and polygraph examination prior to employment.
Working knowledge of relevant laws, rules and regulations pertaining to law enforcement.
Working knowledge of county geography.
Working knowledge of relevant laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to civil process.
Skill in preparing and maintaining records and reports.
Ability to effectively and safely handle and discharge a firearm.
Ability to learn and apply law enforcement principles, rules, techniques, and the proper use of issued equipment.
Ability to act quickly and calmly with proper judgment in emergency situations.
Ability to work safely and support the culture of workplace safety.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, community groups, and the public.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

AZ POST Certification
Law Enforcement Experience
Detention Experience
Solid experience in detention center operations.
Disciplined military background.
Practical law enforcement expertise.
Strong situational awareness.
Proven reliability.
Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure environments.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

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 indoor and outdoor classes and training sessions for preparation as a Deputy Sheriff.
Performs rigorous physical training.
Learns to drive a motor vehicle under normal and emergency conditions safely.
Learns to demonstrate command presence in conflict situations.
Learns to write clear, comprehensive and accurate reports, legibly and with correct grammar and spelling.
Learns to understand, interpret and apply criminal and civil laws.
Learns use of various firearms and first aid methods.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Driving.
Working with and around other public officials, citizens and staff.
Dealing with interruptions.
Writing.
Writing weapons qualifications.
Telephones.