Job Summary
This is a continuous recruitment to create a register of eligible candidates. Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all applicants complete the following: orientation; written examination; physical a
gility t est; oral board interview, background investigation; polygraph exam; and medical exam. HOW TO APPLY: Please read and follow the instructions below 1) Apply online : Complete and submit an online application by clicking on "Apply" (This will take you to the log-in page where you may need to create an account if you haven't done so already).
2) Electronic application with AZ POST : After you have submitted your application, you will need to access the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZ POST) website to create a user account to complete and submit your Statement of Personal History and Application for Certification for post certification. Go to my.azpost.gov to create your account:
- To register with AZ POST follow these instructions: Registering with AZ POST
- If you have already created an Account Log in click here: Log in AZ POST
- After your AZ POST submission, you will receive an email confirmation with your Form ID Number. Please send your Form ID Number to MCSOSupplemental@mohave.gov
Bring your proof of submission of your AZ POST Certification Application with you to your scheduled testing date.
3) Schedule a test date : Once you have submitted your online application and AZ POST information, your information will be reviewed by the Mohave County Sheriff’s Department. If you are selected to continue in the recruitment process, you will receive an email invitation to schedule your testing date. (Check your email for the contact information) 2024 Deputy Sheriff - Written Test will be held : February 12 & 13March 25 & 26April 29 & 30June 3 & 4 July 29 & 30 September 16 & 17 November 18 & 19Work involves participation in assigned in-service training and formal academic programs of instruction designed to qualify the incumbent for certification as a Deputy Sheriff. Upon hire as Deputy Sheriff you will be scheduled to attend and must successfully complete a recognized Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZ POST) training academy. *Graduation from the academy requires trainees successfully complete the Arizona Post POPAT (Download PDF reader) (Police Officer Physical Aptitude Test).
SUPERVISION EXERCISED Formal academic instruction and in-service training are performed under immediate supervision; however, as skill and experience are gained in fulfilling routine duties, increasingly independent action may be authorized. Work is reviewed through observation, conferences, written examinations, performance tests and an evaluation of training records and reports.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma /GED.
- OR any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.
- Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZ POST) peace officer certification.
- Successful experience as a law enforcement officer when filled from outside, prior law enforcement experience.
SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENT - Must possess a valid driver’s license for operation of motor vehicles on Arizona roads at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position.
- Provide acceptable driving history at no cost to the County.
- Requires certification as a law enforcement officer by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZ POST) Board.
- May be required to pass drug screen, complete physical agility testing, written test, oral board interview, polygraph examination, background investigation, final administrative interview, and other testing appropriate to law enforcement individuals.
