Detention Deputy - Trainee and Lateral

Posting Date

01/13/26

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Pay Range

Min - Mid - Max
$27.00 - $31.63 - $36.25

New Sign-On Incentive of $7,500


Note: The pay range listed above reflects the FULL pay range for the position. Successful applicants will typically be compensated at a rate of $27.00/hr. Placement at a higher starting salary rate within the range may be considered depending on prior comparable, directly related law enforcement or corrections experience. This position is non-exempt under the FLSA.

Job Type

Classified

Department

Sheriff

About the Position

Apply in less than 5 minutes!
New Sign-On Incentive of $7,500

**Need assistance with the application process? Call us at 602-876-3960 or email us at careers@mcso.maricopa.gov for support**

Trainees will earn $56,160.00 plus sign-on incentive in their first full year of employment!

Laterals may earn up to $72,000+ in their first full year of employment, DOE

Receive up to $5,250 annually in education reimbursement

Eligible employees receive up to 6 weeks of paid paternal leave for the birth or adoption of a child 

Live outside of Maricopa County?  Ask us about relocation assistance!

MCSO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

• 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.
• Maximum Reimbursement: Not to exceed $7,500

Are you passionate about serving and protecting your community?  Now is your chance to join the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) as a Detention Deputy!  In this role, high importance is placed on ensuring public safety is provided and maintained by an individual who takes pride in their work and considers the impact of their actions on an individual, team and organizational level.  
 
We are looking for candidates with strong interpersonal and customer service skills, the ability to effectively resolve conflict, and a desire for enhancing public safety.  Ideal candidates will have a keen sense of emotional intelligence and be motivated by serving others and their community.  If this sounds like the right opportunity for you...your adventure with MCSO awaits!
 
To be part of our team as a Detention Deputy, you must:

• Be an effective communicator, even in the most challenging of situations.
• Care about the safety and well-being of others, both within and outside a jail setting.
• 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.
• An opportunity to serve your community as part of a diverse and talented workforce.

Lateral Opportunities Available
If you have successfully completed an Arizona detention or corrections academy, or Correctional Officer Training Academy (COTA) and have current or prior experience (within the last 3 years) working as a detention or corrections officer for the State of Arizona, or an Arizona county, city or town, or private prison/detention center, WE WANT YOU!
 
Candidates who have completed a detention/corrections academy outside the state of Arizona may also be considered. An evaluation of prior training and experience will determine if out of state candidates are eligible for the lateral position.
 
Concerned about completing a new academy?  We value your prior experience and academy completion; therefore, successful lateral candidates will participate in an accelerated 5-week training/orientation program!

Detention Trainee Qualifications
Minimum education and/or experience:

• High school diploma or GED, or are expected to graduate/receive GED within the next 90 days.  
• Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or be eligible to work in the U.S.

 
Specialized training, certifications, and/or other special requirements:

• Applicants must pos