Deputy Sheriff
Qualifications Process Training Description Salary and Benefits
HIRING PROCESS FOR DEPUTY SHERIFF OPENING SOON!
Applications for the position of Deputy Sheriff are only available at pre-determined times throughout the year. The next scheduled hiring process for Deputy Sheriff is anticipated for Fall 2010. Dates are subject to change:
Applications available:
September 10 through October 1, 2010
Multiple Choice TEST:
October 2, 2010
Physical Fitness Test:
October 23, 2010
Oral Boards:
October 25 - 29, 2010
If needed Oral Boards will continue November 1 - 5, 2010
ANTICIPATED Academy Start:
March 14, 2011
Job Description: Summary
Under general supervision: Performs law enforcement work of moderate difficulty in enforcing laws, maintaining order, protecting life and property, and investigating and assisting in the prevention of crime. Performs related work as required. Work may be required on weekends and holidays according to assigned shift and duties. May be assigned to any geographical area or functional unit of the department.
This classification is the entry-level commissioned officer in the Sheriff's Department and is actively engaged in law enforcement activities. It is distinguished from Sergeant which has supervisory responsibilities for a unit or an assigned shift.
Career Opportunities
- Air Unit
- Border Crime Unit
- Canine Unit
- Criminal Investigations Division (Detectives)
- Directed Patrol
- DUI Unit
- Bomb Squad (Pima Regional Bomb Squad)
- Honor Guard
- Motor Unit
- Rifle Squad
- Special Response Team
- SWAT Team (Pima Regional SWAT)
- Traffic Unit
- Training
NOTE: These are NOT promotional opportunities but are commissioned deputy sheriff positions available to current non-probationary commissioned Pima County Sheriff's Department Deputies only. Unit members are chosen in accordance with the minimum qualifications for each position and the competitive process as outlined in Pima County Sheriff's Department Rules and Regulations. Postings on this website are for informational purposes only and do not imply current career opportunities or vacancies in any unit.
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