Deputy Sheriff Lateral (Registry)

Pinal County Sheriff's Office; Florence (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinal County Sheriff's Office seeks a Deputy Sheriff with lateral transfer eligibility to patrol assigned areas, enforce laws, and conduct detentions and interviews as needed. Applicants proceed through a mandatory testing and background process with multiple stages, including oral interview and background review, with testing dates tentatively scheduled.

Successful candidates must complete all steps, provide required documents, and adhere to the county merit system rules.

Qualifications

• Must be current AZPOST member or eligible for AZPOST certification.
• Must attach verification of latest AZPOST continuing and proficiency training and firearms qualifications.
• Completes all sections of the online application and related supplemental questions thoroughly.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas to preserve the peace and enforce laws.
• Detain and interview violators and apprehend suspects as needed.
• Respond to calls for assistance and coordinate with other agencies as required.

Skills

AZPOST familiarity

Background investigation

Oral interview

Driver license

Gun qualifications

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

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.

Testing Date: 10/13/2026

(application must be submitted by 9/21/2026)

Testing Date: 2/23/2027

(application must be submitted by 2/1/2027)

Future testing dates: TBD

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

If selected, eligible applicants will be notified via email regarding next steps.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

• This is a registry intended to collect applications for future vacancies containing one or more positions.
• 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 Hiring Process - after an online application has been submitted:

1. 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 will be given a specific deadline to complete this step.
2. 2. Schedule Testing Date - If all criteria are met, you will be contacted by PCSO Human Resources via email to schedule a testing date.
3. 3. Testing Day - The testing day consists of an oral interview/assessment and a preliminary background review. You will need to have the following documents with you on testing day:
   • Arizona Driver License (Original Document)
   • DD 214 Copy Member 4 if discharged from Military or Selective Service Registration (Original Document); or DD 256.
   • AZPOST Certificate (out-of-state POST certificate)
4. 4. Oral Interview/Assessment Test - You must complete this test with a passing grade to advance further in the testing process. Consists of 5 questions – 70% min passing score
5. 5. Preliminary Background Review - You will meet with a Background Investigator and answer a short questionnaire.
6. 6. ESOPH Background Portal, Only if selected to continue in the process, You will be sent a link to sign in, answer questions and upload any documents required. You have 14 days to complete.
7. 7. Background Review - Once your background information has been reviewed and all required criteria have been met, you will be scheduled for a background interview with the investigator. You will need to bring the following original documents with you:
   • Birth Certificate, Naturalization Certificate or Current Passport
   • High School Diploma, GED, or transcript with graduation date or higher education certificates/diplomas
   • Arizona Driver License (or another state current driver license)
   • Social Security Card
   • Credit Report: a complete credit report is required (Credit score alone is not acceptable).
   • DD 214 Copy Member 4 if discharged from Military or Selective Service Registration (or DD 256).
   • Vehicle Insurance Card
   • 3 years Certified Driving History Record
   • AZPOST Certificate (out-of-state POST certificate)
8. 8. Command Review - Once your background check is complete, our command staff will review it. Upon approval, you may be invited to complete a polygraph.
9. 9. Command Interview/Conditional Offer - Once you have passed polygraph, you will meet and talk with the Command Staff. If approved by the Command, you may be extended a conditional offer of employment. At this time, you will also be scheduled for gun qualifications and medical review.
10. 10. Medical Appointments - In order to proceed in the hiring process, you will need to successfully complete medical exam and gun quals.
11. 11. AZPOST Audit - 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.
12. 12. 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.
• No documents, copies of reports submitted by the applicant will be ret