Deputy Sheriff Lateral

**Deputy Sheriff Lateral – Starting Salary of up to $102,960 plus a $7,500 Sign On Incentive****$73,008 TO $98,800 ANNUALLY, DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE*** **Laterals may earn up to $110,460 during their first year of employment, DOE*** **Receive up to $5,250 annually in education reimbursement*** **Earn 3 weeks of vacation in the first year*** **Eligible employees receive up to 6 weeks of paid paternal leave for the birth or adoption of a child**Take a few minutes to watch our virtual ride-a-long video!We are looking for candidates who possess integrity and strong interpersonal skills. Ideal candidates are skilled problem solvers with the ability to use good judgment while diffusing situations, resolving conflict, and serving others and the community. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you... your adventure with MCSO awaits! To be part of our team as a Deputy Sheriff, you must:* Possess current/active AZ POST Certification.* Or, have served as a certified peace officer in another state or federal agency* Be an effective communicator, even in the most challenging of situations.* Care about the safety and well-being of others.* Respect all individuals regardless of background or socio-economic status.* Embrace the concepts of integrity, accountability and transparency as core values.* Collaborate with team members, supervisors and managers to forward the mission and vision of MCSO. Compensation is more than a salary with MCSO. Your perks at work include:* Paid training* A stable environment* Great benefits* Flexibility and generous leave* And, an opportunity to serve your community as part of a diverse and talented workforce.MCSO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE* Maximum Reimbursement: Not to exceed $7,500* For successful candidates residing outside of Maricopa County* Reimbursements shall only be made for expenses incurred by the employee and their spouse and legal dependents. Proof of marital and dependent status may be required.* The County may, at its discretion, refuse to reimburse any moving expense for which the employee fails to provide appropriate documentation or that the County deems unreasonable. Compensation levels listed are based on candidates possessing a current Arizona POST certification. Out of state candidates may be able to waive a trainee academy through an Arizona POST waiver examination. However, if the waiver process is unsuccessful, candidates will be placed at the Trainee rate of $29.00**Assessment**1. One (1) Repetition Max (RM)- Bench Press2. Agility Run3. 300 Meter Run4. Maximum Push-Ups5. 1.5 Mile Run/Walk1. Leg Explosive Power2. Upper Body Absolute Strength3. Agility and Coordination4. Anaerobic Power and Speed5. Upper Body Dynamic Strength or Muscular Endurance6. Aerobic Power**Pre-Employment Standard\***1. Push 72% of Body Weight or 115 Pounds2. 19.0 seconds3. 72 seconds4. Twenty (20)5. 17 minutes, 44 seconds or less ***Working environment:*** *The following environments described are only representative of how the essential job tasks are currently performed or envisioned. As such, in order to accommodate a disability or limitation, the essential job tasks may be performed in ways other than described on these pages.* *Work Environment:** Indoors and outdoors; confined areas* Smoke, dust, fumes, chemicals* Dim or bright lighting* High noise level* May be exposed to contagious diseases *Physical Environment:** Sitting, standing, walking for extended periods* Driving a vehicle* Speaking, hearing, reading, seeing including distinguishing colors* Wearing protective gear* Precise dexterity *Social Environment:** Interruptions, multiple or complicated tasks, frequently changing or unscheduled tasks, working under deadlines or time pressures* Concentration/vigilance* Isolation***Minimum education and/or experience:* AZ POST CERTIFIED** High school diploma or GED. Must possess an active certification as a Full-Authority Peace Officer issued by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZ POST). Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be twenty-one (21) years of age at time of application. **PREVIOUS/CURRENT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS** High school diploma or GED. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be twenty-one (21) years of age at time of application. Individuals with lapsed Arizona POST certification, and those who have served as a certified peace officer in another state or federal agency, may apply. To be considered, such otherwise qualified individuals must be eligible to gain Arizona POST certification through Waiver Testing or successful completion of a basic academy. The Arizona POST waiver process consists of meeting all minimum qualifications for certification as an Arizona Peace Officer including successful completion of a written exam, driving proficiency, firearms qualification, and the (Police Officer Physical Agility Test), administered by Arizona POST, within sixty (60) days of hire. Whether to send an applicant through a basic academy again or allow an applicant to pursue the Waiver Process is at the discretion of the Sheriff. All candidates must possess, or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire, a valid Arizona driver's license. ***Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all applicants complete the following: ***physical readiness assessment (PRA);***background investigation; polygraph exam; medical exam and psychological exam.*** **Physical Readiness Assessment (PRA)** Applicants must successfully demonstrate physical readiness by completing a series of assessments which consists of the following:***Knowledge, skills, and abilities:*** **Work ethic and integrity:** Ability and willingness to work hard and conscientiously regardless of assignment and be committed to MCSO's mission; to represent information truthfully and be trustworthy in performance of duties; to act without regard to personal preference or bias; to take actions and make decisions through the thoughtful consideration of discretion; to act consistently with professional standards and within MCSO's policies, procedures and values. **Attention to detail:** Ability to attend to physical needs and human comfort and identify when inconsistencies in protocol exist. **Reasoning and judgment:** Ability to apply deductive and inductive reasoning to information and facts about situations to reach logical conclusions from the reasoning process; to recognize problems, understand their implications and devise solutions; to determine the relevance of each item of information. **Problem solve**: Ability to devise multiple solutions or contingencies and to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses; to evaluate and choose between conflicting alternatives based on partial or incomplete information; to solve problems quickly in emergency situations and under stress. **Leadership:** Ability to maintain good morale, motivation and commitment from others; to set a positive tone; to have the psychological and emotional maturity, self-confidence and willingness to assume responsibility for efforts and actions and to take responsibility for the consequences of those actions; to represent the Sheriff's Office in the best possible light. **Function under stress**: Ability to maintain composure in difficult or stressful situations such as those that require emergency action; to make security-related decisions promptly; to use sound judgment in stressful situations by either taking or refraining from action (e.g., showing restraint); to remain calm during emergencies. **Teamwork:** Ability to work as a member of a team; to create and develop a team (e.g., assigning team roles and responsibilities, developing team goals); to lead a team; to identify potential team building problems and how to prevent them (e.g., Groupthink, scapegoating); to work harmoniously with coworkers; #J-18808-Ljbffr Maricopa - the Dominion Voting Systems, Inc.