Deputy Services Aide

Posting Date

09 / 16 / 24

Application Deadline

09 / 18 / 24

Pay Range

Min - 1st Quartile - Mid - Max

$19.75 - $23.44 - $27.13 - $34.50

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Sheriff

About the Position

The Law Enforcement Services Officer provides a variety of specialized law enforcement, customer service, crime prevention, detainee care, and custody duties in support of the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.

This position performs customer service, specialized public safety work and administrative support in multiple divisions within the Office, depending upon assignment.

About the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office :

Do you possess integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and do you have a desire to serve your community? The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) invites you to become part of Arizona's leading law enforcement agency.

We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team with a variety of openings for Civilian, Detention and Sworn personnel.

We come together as a team to support and provide public safety. We are OneMCSO - become one with us!

Compensation is more than a salary with MCSO :

• Growth and stability since 1871
• Choice of three medical plans - starting as low as $70 / month
• Holidays - 10 / year + 1 personal day
• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
• Paid sick and parental leaves (birth / adoption)
• 10% discount at KinderCare facilities in the Valley and upcoming MCKids Club to serve County employees and their families exclusively
• MCSO Mentoring program to provide personal and professional growth opportunities for all employees
• Access to free County gyms
• Learn more at Benefits Overview

ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS

This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

List in order of importance)

• Investigates minor reports of crimes in person and by phone, responds to accident calls, conducts preliminary investigations at scenes, records information, prepares reports of actions and findings, and presents testimony and evidence in both civil and criminal court proceedings as required.
• Assists in traffic control and protects major accidents and crime scenes, responds to abandoned vehicles, parking issues , towing requests, roadway hazards, and distressed motorists / individuals, and operates assigned county vehicles as required to assist with major accidents or calls for service.
• Receives, prioritizes, and responds to non-violent reports of crimes, including criminal damage, property theft and burglary, handles walk-up traffic and crime reports from the public.
• Transports and retrieves evidence, provides support with crime scene processing, and assists with Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS).
• Participates in booking, searching, and identifying new detainees, verifies information on booking forms, photographs and fingerprints detainees, processes property according to procedure, and enters information into databases.
• Maintains the security of detainees and facility, controls detainee behavior and promotes standards of acceptable conduct.
• Aids public with varied customer service functions, receives and routes calls and electronic subpoenas, and assists with mail distribution.

Checks local and state warrants and collects and disburses related paperwork.

• Performs varied administrative tasks, prepares paperwork, reports, logs and related documents, and orders forms and supplies as needed.
• Be present at work site to perform tasks as scheduled and assigned by the supervisor.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education :

High school diploma or GED

Experience :

One year of face-to-face public contact experience in a similar role involving the interpretation and explanation of laws, ordinances, rules and / or regulations.

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

Must possess, or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire, a valid Arizona driver's license.

Training with the exception of Arizona driver's license to be provided on-the-job : FEMA NIMS - IS100 and 700; OSHA training;

ADP payroll training; PREA training; and Arizona State Criminal Justice Information Systems Terminal Operator Certification.

Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all candidates pass an extensive background review.

Preferred education and / or experience :

College-level course work in criminal justice, public relations, or a closely related field and previous law enforcement experience is desirable.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities :

Knowledge of :

• principles, practices, methods, techniques and equipment used in law enforcement
• County geography,incorporated areas and road network
• proper use of punctuation, spelling, and grammar

Skill in :

• preparing and maintaining detailedrecords and / orreports
• analyzing details and applying deductive reasoning to investigations

Ability to :

• understand and retain information regarding laws, ordinances, rules and regulations
• learn first aid methods
• interact with the public in a professional manner

Working conditions :

Work occurs indoors and outdoors. Tasks require manual dexterity and ability to drive. Position requires accuracy, teamwork, and ability to interact with the public.

Must be able to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays at any location throughout Maricopa County.

The following environments described are only representative of how the essential job tasks are currently performed or envisioned.

As such, in order to accommodate a disability or limitation, the essential job tasks may be performed in ways other than described on these pages.

Work Environment :

• Indoors and outdoors
• Temperatures frequently above 90 degrees and occasionally below 40 degrees
• Conditions frequently include smoke / dust, dim lighting, bright lighting, high noise level, exposure to contagious diseases
• Conditions may occasionally include use of stairs or ladders, unprotected heights, chemicals / fumes, wet / damp areas, confined area

Physical Environment :

• Sitting, standing, walking
• Driving a vehicle
• Speaking, hearing, seeing, reading
• Distinguishing colors
• Bending / kneeling, reaching, twisting
• Climbing, crawling, crouching, balancing
• Wearing protective gear
• Precise dexterity
• Lifting floor to waist fifty (50) pounds
• Lifting waist to shoulder fifty (50) pounds
• Lifting shoulder to overhead fifty (50) pounds
• Carrying a weight of fifty (50) pounds for a distance of 50 feet
• Pushing / pulling a weight of two hundred (200) pounds for a distance of 100 feet

Social Environment :

• Traumatic subject matter
• Dangerous environment
• Constant interruptions
• Handling multiple or complicated tasks
• High volume of work
• Accuracy
• Concentration / vigilance
• Teamwork
• Working in close proximity with others
• Isolation
• Overtime / rotating shifts
• Public contact
• Conditions frequently include emergencies, time pressures, frequently changing and / or unscheduled tasks, decision-making.

SELECTION PROCEDURE :

The Maricopa County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates considered to be the most highly qualified.

Those selected will be assessed based on the evaluation of listed education and experience. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a list provided by Human Resources.

All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation.

A background investigation is conducted on a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County.

These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices.

Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on relevant experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.

Maricopa County is an EEO / ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

Selection Procedure

Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

Must pass a pre-employment background and / or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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