What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Sheriff Cadet position at Navajo County?
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.
March 5th
March 17th
March 19th
March 24th
March 26th
Eligible applicants will begin employment before the academy start date.
Essential Job Functions
Essential Job Functions: (Essential function, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
Example of Duties
Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: The duties listed below are examples of the work typically performed by employees in this class. An employee may not be assigned all duties listed and may be assigned duties which are not listed below.
Minimum Requirements
Supplemental Information Additional Information
The work is medium and requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The work also requires the ability to crouch, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, perform repetitive motion, kneel, lift, pull, push, to operate motor vehicles, hear, speak, stand, stoop, walk, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.
Work Environment
This position may reasonably be expected to come into contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials in the performance of the work duties and is therefore subject to the vaccination and training provisions presented in the County Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure Control plan.
THIS IS CONSIDERED A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION.
Employee Benefits
Navajo County offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to regular employees working 40
Hours Per Week That Includes
(Regular Part Time employees working 30 – 39 hours a week receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis.
Part Time employees working less than 30 hours a week and temporary employees do not receive benefits)
Do you have a current AZ Drivers License?
Are you 21 years of age?
Do you have a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent?
Can you pass a polygraph or similar test?
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in AZ?
Have you been dishonorably discharged from the US armed forces?
Have you used Marijuana within the past 6 months?
Have you used Cocaine/Crack, Methamphetamine/Speed, Heroin, Opium, LSD/Acid, Mescaline or Steroids within the past 7 years?
Have you sold, produced, cultivated or transported for sale a dangerous drug or narcotic?
Have you used peyote in the past 7 years for anything other than ceremonial reasons?
If you answered yes to any of the drug questions, how many times did you use and when was the last date of that drug use? If none, list n/a.
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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.
- Tentative Testing dates:
March 5th
March 17th
March 19th
March 24th
March 26th
- Tentative Academy Dates:
Eligible applicants will begin employment before the academy start date.
Essential Job Functions
Essential Job Functions: (Essential function, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
Example of Duties
Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: The duties listed below are examples of the work typically performed by employees in this class. An employee may not be assigned all duties listed and may be assigned duties which are not listed below.
- Attends and obtains Certification by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) academy to learn the principles, methods and techniques employed by the Deputy Sheriff class.
- Attends in and outdoor training sessions for preparation as a Deputy Sheriff.
- Learn federal, state, and local traffic and criminal laws.
- Learn proper work habits, appearance, and interpersonal skills.
- Learns to drive a motor vehicle safely under normal and emergency conditions.
- Learns to demonstrate command presence in conflict situations.
- Learns use of various firearms and first aide methods.
- Participate in a physical fitness program to develop the physical skills for the job.
- Learns to write clear, comprehensive, and accurate reports, legibly and with correct grammar and spelling.
- Performs tasks employing patrol methods, community relations, courtroom procedures, finger-printing, report preparation, physical agility, and strength formation, and other law enforcement-related duties commensurate with attained skills.
- Performs other duties, including housekeeping duties as requested or assigned.
- Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Must be a minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age, a United States Citizen, and demonstrate the ability to successfully complete written, polygraph, physical or stress test, pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and background examinations.
- One (1) year of satisfactory work or educational experience.
- Valid Arizona State Driver's License.
- Must pass a thorough background investigation.
- Within one (1) year of hire, must complete the peace officer's basic course and be certified by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board.
- Complete AZ POST Personal History at https://my.azpost.gov/
- MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS include: AZPOST Rules - Chapter 13 - Arizona Administrative Code - Public Safety Rules: https://apps.azsos.gov/public_services/title_13/13-04.pdf (Download PDF reader)
Supplemental Information Additional Information
- Must be able to successfully complete written, oral board interview, polygraph, physical or stress test, pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and background examinations.
- Must complete and pass a Deputy Sheriff Entry Examination with a score of 70% or higher.
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications as applicable.
- Ability to acquire knowledge of police methods, practices, and procedures.
- Ability to apply knowledge gained to specific situations
- Ability to acquire knowledge of County geography and related landmarks.
- Ability to work effectively with all segments of the public.
- Ability to use good judgment and make effective decisions under pressure.
- Ability to evaluate situations and adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action.
- Ability to work alternating work schedules, weekends, holidays and be subject to call-out.
- Ability to work various (10 or 12) hour shifts and be subject to mandatory overtime.
- Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive reports.
The work is medium and requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The work also requires the ability to crouch, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, perform repetitive motion, kneel, lift, pull, push, to operate motor vehicles, hear, speak, stand, stoop, walk, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.
Work Environment
This position may reasonably be expected to come into contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials in the performance of the work duties and is therefore subject to the vaccination and training provisions presented in the County Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure Control plan.
THIS IS CONSIDERED A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION.
Employee Benefits
Navajo County offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to regular employees working 40
Hours Per Week That Includes
(Regular Part Time employees working 30 – 39 hours a week receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis.
Part Time employees working less than 30 hours a week and temporary employees do not receive benefits)
- Vacation/Annual/Personal Leave
- Sick Leave
- 10 Holidays Per Year
- Health Care Insurance
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Tel-A-Doc 24/7
- Arizona State Retirement System
- Public Safety Personnel Retirement System
- Correction Officer's Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- On-going Training Opportunities
- Payroll Direct Deposit
- Dependent Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Deferred Compensation
- MetLife Elective Plans
Do you have a current AZ Drivers License?
- Yes
- No
Are you 21 years of age?
- Yes
- No
Do you have a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent?
- Yes
- No
Can you pass a polygraph or similar test?
- Yes
- No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in AZ?
- Yes
- No
Have you been dishonorably discharged from the US armed forces?
- Yes
- No
Have you used Marijuana within the past 6 months?
- Yes
- No
Have you used Cocaine/Crack, Methamphetamine/Speed, Heroin, Opium, LSD/Acid, Mescaline or Steroids within the past 7 years?
- Yes
- No
Have you sold, produced, cultivated or transported for sale a dangerous drug or narcotic?
- Yes
- No
Have you used peyote in the past 7 years for anything other than ceremonial reasons?
- Yes
- No
If you answered yes to any of the drug questions, how many times did you use and when was the last date of that drug use? If none, list n/a.
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If you were referred by a current employee, please put their name here:
- Required Question