Deputy Sheriff Lateral

Posting Date

07/29/25

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Pay Range

Min - Mid - Max
$33.25 - $40.38 - $47.50

Note: The pay range listed above reflects the FULL pay range for the position. Successful applicants will typically be compensated at a rate of $33.25/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 - Sworn

Department

Sheriff

About the Position

Deputy Sheriff Lateral – Starting Salary of up to $98,800 plus a $7,500 Sign On Incentive

$69,160 TO $98,800 ANNUALLY, DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

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• Laterals may earn up to $106,000 during their first year of employment, DOE
• Receive up to $5,250 annually in education reimbursement
• Earn 3 weeks of vacation in first year
• Eligible employees receive up to 6 weeks of paid paternal leave for the birth or adoption of a child 

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 Are you a current law enforcement officer looking for a new challenge?  Are you motivated by the opportunity to expand your knowledge and experience in protecting and serving your community? Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is seeking passionate individuals to join our team as a Deputy Sheriff. 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 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
 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

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 Arizo