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Applications for the position of Deputy Sheriff are only available at pre-determined times through-out the year. Following is the current hiring schedule for Deputy Sheriff: |
Application Packets Available:
October 3, 2008 - October 24, 2008
Multiple Choice and Physical Fitness Tests:
October 25, 2008
Oral Boards:
October 27, 2008 - October 31, 2008
Background Investigations:
November 5, 2008 - February 15, 2009
Academy Begins:
March 23, 2009
(Dates and times are subject to change.) |
Out of town applicants may contact Pima County Human Resources at (520) 740-8086 for additional information.
Application packets are available at the following locations: click here |
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| If you would like to be notified when the next Deputy Sheriff process opens, please submit a Job Interest Card. |
Job Description
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P.T. Standards |
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| Training |
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Twenty-two week (22) Basic Law Enforcement Academy, located in Tucson
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Ten-week (10) Field Training Program
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Eighteen-month (18) probation period, beginning at the start
of the police academy
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Minimum Qualifications |
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High school diploma or G.E.D.
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At least 21
years of age (at time of appointment)
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Valid Arizona driver’s
license (at time of hire)
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Registered voter in Pima County (at time of hire)
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United States citizen
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Be of excellent character
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Must be able to read, write, and speak
the English language
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If Prior Military: Must have been honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces
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No felony convictions
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No unlawful use of a narcotic or dangerous
drug within the past seven (7) years
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No unlawful use of marijuana
within the past three (3) years
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No pattern of drug abuse
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Must be willing to work rotating shifts,
weekends, and holidays
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Hiring Process |
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Multiple Choice Test: 100 items, two (2) hour test. The top applicants from this test are invited to the physical fitness test.
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Physical Fitness Test: Coopers Test consisting of sit-ups, push-ups, flexibility, and a 1.5-mile run. This is a Pass/Fail test. Click here for a list of standards. Applicants who pass are scheduled for an oral board interview the following week.
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Oral Board Interview
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Polygraph/Background screening
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Executive Review: The Executive Review Board identifies applicants for hire contingent upon passing post-offer psychological testing and interview, a medical examination to include drug screening, an intense background investigation and a final review.
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| Salary & Benefits |
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Salary Range: $42,099 to
$59,238
(Effective January 6, 2008)
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Twelve (12) vacation days per year (various
increases per County schedule thereafter)
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Ten (10) paid holidays
per year
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Paid day off in honor of Cesar Chavez
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Twelve (12) sick
leave days per year
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Group insurance coverage (medical, dental, and
life)
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Twenty year (20) retirement plan
- VA education benefits during training (for veterans only)
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Worker’s Compensation
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Take-Home Vehicle Program
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$600.00 annual uniform allowance
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Weapon, body armor,
and other uniform accessories provided
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Paid overtime
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Premium pay for shift work
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Deferred Compensation Programs
(for investment and tax savings)
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Education Tuition Reimbursement
Program
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Free counseling for individuals and families
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Promotional
opportunities
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Flexible spending accounts for child care, medical,
and parking
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Thirty-six (36) college credit hours (33 upon graduation
from the academy and 3 upon completion of the FTO program)
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