Deputy Sheriff Cadet

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7490258 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. 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 Working 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 performance 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. Learn to drive a motor vehicle safely under normal and emergency conditions. Learn to demonstrate command presence in conflict situations. Learning to use various firearms and first aid methods. Participate in a physical fitness program to develop physical skills for the job. Learn to write clear, comprehensive, and accurate reports, legibly and with correct grammar and spelling. Perform tasks employing patrol methods, community relations, courtroom procedures, fingerprinting, report preparation, physical agility, and strength formation, and other law enforcement-related duties commensurate with attained skills. Perform 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. Knowledge and Skills 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 *MINIMUM REQUIR MENTS include: AZPOST Rules - Chapter 13 - Arizona Administrative Code - Public Safety Rules: (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader) Desirable Qualifications 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 criminal background check and verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications as applicable. Abilities: Ability to acquire knowledge of police methods, practices, and procedures. Ability to apply knowledge gained to specific situations Ability to acquire