Deputy Sheriff Recruit

This position performs entry level law enforcement work for the purpose of training to become a Deputy Sheriff. Position involves initial academy and on-the-job learning and in service training and development prior to receiving Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZ POST) certification.

HOW TO APPLY: PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW
1) APPLY ONLINE: Complete and submit an online application by clicking on "Apply" (This will take you to the log-in page where you may need to create an account if you haven't done so already).
2) PRINT ONLINE APPLICATION: Print submitted online application after submission (you can log in to your account to view and print if need).
3) RECEIVE EMAIL WITH SUPPLEMENTAL PACKET: After you submit your online application, you will receive an email containing the Deputy Sheriff Recruit Supplemental Application Packet. (If you don't see our email with the Supplemental Packet, check your SPAM email folder, it might be there)
4) Print, read, and complete the Deputy Sheriff Recruit Supplemental Application Packet.
5) Submitt your completed packet to Human Resources 700 W. Beale St. Kingman, AZ 86401
5) Schedule a test date  Human Resources will contact you once the packet has been reviewed. (Check your email for the contact information) 
 

2018 Deputy Sheriff Recruit - Written Test will be held:
March 5 & 6
June 4 & 5
September 17 & 18
December 3 & 4
 

6) Bring your original POST packet, printed online application and requested documents with you to your scheduled testing date.
*Incomplete packets and/or late arrivals will be rescheduled and are ineligible to test or re-apply no less than 90 days.

Work involves participation in assigned in-service training and formal academic programs of instruction designed to qualify the incumbent for certification as a Deputy Sheriff. Incumbents are eligible to be assigned as a Deputy Sheriff upon successful obtainment of AZ POST certification. The incumbent upon employment as a Deputy Sheriff Recruit will be scheduled to attend and must successfully complete a recognized Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZ POST) training academy.

Formal academic instruction and in-service training are performed under immediate supervision; however, as skill and experience are gained in fulfilling routine duties, increasingly independent action may be authorized. Work is reviewed through observation, conferences, written examinations, performance tests and an evaluation of training records and reports.