Deputy Sheriff Lateral- YCSO (Countywide)

Prescott, AZ
Yavapai County Sheriff Government

Salary: $30.43 – $38.80 Hourly.

Closing Date: 12/31/2024

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, performs duties in the protection of life and/or property through enforcement of laws. May be assigned to work on patrol, at headquarters, on special assignments, or as plainclothes investigators.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols areas of the County in a vehicle to preserve law and order, prevent and discover the commission of crime, and enforce motor vehicle and parking regulations and correct traffic hazards.
  • Answer calls and complaints received by radio, telephone, or in person involving emergency, disorder, and crime.
  • Interviews persons with complaints or inquiries, takes statements and tends to proper disposition of the information or directs them to proper authorities.
  • Conducts preliminary investigations, gathers evidence, and locates witnesses.
  • Makes arrests and/or transports prisoners to jail.
  • Appears in court to present evidence and/or testify as required.
  • Conducts specialized investigations and raids.
  • Conducts police related community awareness and public relations work.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • No experience required
  • Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
  • Must meet and possess Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZ POST) Peace Officer Certification or a certificate of successful completion of the waiver of training process prescribed by AZPOST Rule R13 4 110(D).
  • All persons applying for employment with the Sheriff’s Office shall be required to meet the following general qualifications: integrity, honesty, dependability, industry thoroughness, accuracy, good judgment, initiative, and courtesy.
  • All persons will be required to complete a thorough background investigation to include, but not limited to polygraph, psychological, and physical fitness test.
  • All persons must successfully complete a minimum six (6) month probation period.