Deputy Sheriff Lateral "Registry"

Deputy Sheriff

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.

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 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 3 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 a written test 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

4. Written Test - An essay-style test is used to measure comprehension, grammar, and handwriting skills. You must complete this test with a passing grade to advance further in the testing process.

• 60 minutes duration
• Consists of 3 questions – 70% passing

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 (7) 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 psychological evaluation, polygraph test and a medical exam.

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 - 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:

1. Marijuana – Illegally possessed or used marijuana; including THC extracts, cannabis, hashish, marijuana extracts and marijuana edibles any time in the past two (2) years.

2. Steroids – Illegally possessed or used; to include anabolic-androgenic steroids and corticosteroids, any time in the past three (3) years.

3. Adderall – Illegally possessed or used Adderall; except prescribed by a physician, in the past three (3) years.

4. Dangerous Drugs – including methamphetamine, amphetamine, barbiturates, speed, spice and bath salts. Narcotics – including crack, cocaine, heroin and opioids. Hallucinogens – peyote, mushrooms, ecstasy, LSD, ketamine, mescaline, salvia, PCP. Prescription Drugs (containing an ingredient that is a narcotic). Any illegal possession or use within the past seven (7) years, no more than five (5) times for all combined substances and shall not have used more than one (1) time since age 21.

5. Any sale, production, cultivation or transportation for sale of any Dangerous Drug, Narcotic, Hallucinogen or Prescription Drug at any time.

6. Any pattern of abuse of prescription drugs.

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.

Deputy Sheriff

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.

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 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 3 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 a written test 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

4. Written Test - An essay-style test is used to measure comprehension, grammar, and handwriting skills. You must complete this test with a passing grade to advance further in the testing process.

• 60 minutes duration
• Consists of 3 questions – 70% passing

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 (7) 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 psychological evaluation, polygraph test and a medical exam.

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 - 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:

1. Marijuana – Illegally possessed or used marijuana; including THC extracts, cannabis, hashish, marijuana extracts and marijuana edibles any time in the past two (2) years.

2. Steroids – Illegally possessed or used; to include anabolic-androgenic steroids and corticosteroids, any time in the past three (3) years.

3. Adderall – Illegally possessed or used Adderall; except prescribed by a physician, in the past three (3) years.

4. Dangerous Drugs – including methamphetamine, amphetamine, barbiturates, speed, spice and bath salts. Narcotics – including crack, cocaine, heroin and opioids. Hallucinogens – peyote, mushrooms, ecstasy, LSD, ketamine, mescaline, salvia, PCP. Prescription Drugs (containing an ingredient that is a narcotic). Any illegal possession or use within the past seven (7) years, no more than five (5) times for all combined substances and shall not have used more than one (1) time since age 21.

5. Any sale, production, cultivation or transportation for sale of any Dangerous Drug, Narcotic, Hallucinogen or Prescription Drug at any time.

6. Any pattern of abuse of prescription drugs.

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.

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