Deputy Sheriff Lateral

Maricopa County•Phoenix, AZ

3d•$73,008 - $102,960•Onsite

About The Position

Deputy Sheriff Lateral – Starting Salary of up to $102,960 plus a $7,500 Sign On Incentive $73,008 TO $98,800 ANNUALLY, DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE Pre-Employment assessments: Applicants will be required to attend a Physical and Written assessment on Saturday, March 7th, 2026. Laterals may earn up to $110,460 during their first year of employment, DOE Receive up to $5,250 annually in education reimbursement Earn 3 weeks of vacation in the first year Eligible employees receive up to 6 weeks of paid paternal leave for the birth or adoption of a child Take a few minutes to watch our virtual ride-a-long video! https://www.youtube.com/embed/jBCTIOgh2ok?&wmode=opaque&rel=0 Are you a current law enforcement officer looking for a new challenge? Are you motivated by the opportunity to expand your knowledge and experience in protecting and serving your community? Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is seeking passionate individuals to join our team as a Deputy Sheriff. In this role, high importance is placed on ensuring public safety is provided and maintained by an individual who takes pride in their work and considers the impact of their actions on an individual, team and organizational level. 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!

Requirements

To be part of our team as a Deputy Sheriff, you must:
Possess current/active AZ POST Certification. Or, have served as a certified peace officer in another state or federal agency
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.
Minimum education and/or experience:
AZ POST CERTIFIED High school diploma or GED.
Must possess an active certification as a Full-Authority Peace Officer issued by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZ POST).
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be twenty-one (21) years of age at time of application.
PREVIOUS/CURRENT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS High school diploma or GED.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be twenty-one (21) years of age at time of application.
Individuals with lapsed Arizona POST certification, and those who have served as a certified peace officer in another state or federal agency, may apply.
To be considered, such otherwise qualified individuals must be eligible to gain Arizona POST certification through Waiver Testing or successful completion of a basic academy.
The Arizona POST waiver process consists of meeting all minimum qualifications for certification as an Arizona Peace Officer including successful completion of a written exam, driving proficiency, firearms qualification, and the POPAT (Police Officer Physical Agility Test), administered by Arizona POST, within sixty (60) days of hire.
All candidates must possess, or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire, a valid Arizona driver's license.
Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all applicants complete the following: physical readiness assessment (PRA); background investigation; polygraph exam; medical exam and psychological exam.

Nice To Haves

Any combination of advanced education (AA, BA, BS or Graduate Degree) or experience (including Military).

Responsibilities

Criminal investigations Conducts traffic and criminal investigations, using accepted methods and techniques to identify, secure, collect and protect evidence and crime scenes; conducts interviews with victims, witnesses, and suspects, gathering information, developing probable cause, making arrests and executing search warrants.
Response to calls for service Responds quickly to emergency situations via department vehicle using vehicle's emergency equipment when needed (e.g., lights and sirens); determines the quickest and safest approach to an emergency scene; determines the best strategy for restoring or maintaining order and safety; uses defensive tactics and appropriate level of force, to include using assigned weapons (e.g., firearm, Taser, baton), to control a situation; issues warnings and/or citations to ensure public safety and compliance with the law.
Patrol duties Maintains a safe and secure community by identifying and responding to in-progress criminal activity and unusual or suspicious circumstances, vehicles, packages; makes observations, writes reports, communicates with the public and provides a level of service required in conjunction with all local, state and federal laws, as well as all applicable policies and procedures of the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office; engages the community in positive proactive policing practices to fulfill the departments mission, establishes strong ties and relationships within the community by conducting oneself in a professional, fair and transparent manner at all times.
Training Attends, implements and provides all required training associated with the duties and functions of a law enforcement officer as specified by Arizona Police Officers Standards Training Board (POST) and the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.
Administration Interacts with the public and staff by effectively communicating verbally, and in writing, to direct, ascertain information, document incidents, requirements, needs and conditions within the facility; operates electronic and other equipment (e.g., telephones, portable radios, desktop and mobile computers, cameras); independently gathers information through a variety of methods in order to document information and actions; utilizes technology to access information and records, and documents in reports as required by policy.

Benefits

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.