Deputy Sheriff Cadet (Entry Level) - Registry

JOB SUMMARY

This is a training position that is under close supervision. Incumbents performs tasks through formal and informal training programs to learn and perform responsibilities of an Arizona peace officer which include interacting with a diverse population, exercising problem solving skills, maintaining public order, preventing crime, enforcing laws and ordinances, conducting investigations, making arrests, issuing summonses/citations and warnings, and assisting the public. This is an Entry/Trainee position, which works under close 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.

Tentative testing dates*

Sep 22nd 2026* (must submit application by Aug 31st 2026)

TBD January 2027* (must submit application by Dec 23rd 2026)

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

Tentative Academy Dates:*

September 2027 - March 2028*

Future academy dates: TBD

Eligible applicants will begin employment prior to Academy start date.

*ALL TESTING DATES ARE TENTATIVE AND A SUBJECT TO CHANGE. EVERY APPLICANT MUST APPEAR IN PERSON TO TEST.

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.

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 not a covered position under the Pinal County Merit System Rules. Incumbents in this position serve at the pleasure of their respective Appointing Authority. The employment relationship is "at-will" and employment may be terminated at any time, for any reason, with or without cause.

Deputy Cadet Hiring Process

Deputy Cadet 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.

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 physical agility test, a written test, oral board, 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’s 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)

Failure to bring all documents with you on the testing day may delay in the testing process.

If all criteria are met, the Background Investigator will notify Human Resources to submit your personal information into ESOPH.

4. Physical Agility Assessment - All applicants must participate and pass a Physical Agility Test which consists of:

1. Maximum Push Up - 25 or more (no time limit)
2. One minute Sit Up - 29 or more (one minute time limit)
3. 300 Meter Run - 68 seconds or better
4. 1.5 Mile Run - 15:20 minutes or better
https://www.pinal.gov/DocumentCenter/View/7482/Cooper-Agility-Consent-Form-PDF

5. Written Test (and Oral Board) - 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 (there will be no study guides available for release).

• 30 to 60 minutes duration (depending on test type)
• Consists of 3 questions – 70% passing

*Each test in the battery must be passed to advance further in the testing process.

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. 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.

11. 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 and medical review