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COCONINO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
911 E SAWMILL RD
FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA 86001
(928)226-5069
http://www.coconino.az.gov/index.aspx?nid=325

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Updated: December 08, 2025

Job Classification: (Non-exempt) Deputy Sheriff Recruit

Coconino County Sheriff's Office is actively hiring for the position of Deputy Sheriff Recruit and has several vacancies. We are accepting and reviewing applications on a continuous basis.

Candidates must fill out an application on the County's website. The site can be located at http://www.coconino.az.gov/index.aspx?NID=843.

Salary Information: Starting pay is $65,347 annually with regulary increases.

Laterals range between $65,347 and $92,115

Benefit Information: Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS). Medical and dental benefits begin on first of the month after 30 days. Vacation and sick accruals begin at hire, 10 paid holidays per year. See website for full details http://www.coconino.az.gov/index.aspx?NID=258

Department Overview: If working in the beautiful outdoors of Northern Arizona in the second largest county in the Country sounds like fun to you, then you are in the right place. The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office is a close knit group that feels like family. Our main facility is located in Flagstaff, with substations in Williams and Page. We also have several one man substations and numerous opportunities to work in K9, boat patrol, CI, Metro, Search and Rescue, etc. Diversity is a word that describes us well; from the different assignments available, to the terrain, climate and people we serve. At the Sheriff’s Office we fully embrace our mission of “Service to the Community” by developing professional staff, establishing partnerships within our community and earning the public’s trust through our integrity and professionalism.

Area Information: Coconino County spans the north central region of Arizona. The county boasts a unique blend of history, culture, and breathtaking beauty. It includes the communities of Flagstaff, Williams, Tusayan, Page and Sedona. Other landscapes and attractions include the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Oak Creek Canyon, Lake Powell, and our expansive national forest lands.

“Vast and endless beauty and home to many cultures,” it is more than just a statement on our logo, it is what makes us unique. The diverse perspectives and ideas in our community are what make us strong. Coconino County is a great place to live, work and flourish because our people are our most valuable asset. The more rural nature of our community can offer a relaxed quality of life.

Our County seat is located in Flagstaff, Arizona, a city at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Flagstaff is nestled amongst the backdrop of Ponderosa Pines near the San Francisco Peak Mountains. The community has miles of bike and walking paths and is known for its outdoor recreation opportunities including winter sports, kayaking, fishing, and camping.

Flagstaff is home to Northern Arizona University and Coconino County Community College giving us many educational opportunities. We are also home to Lowell Observatory, where Pluto was first discovered.

Many metropolitan areas are within reasonable driving distance. Phoenix is a 2 hour drive south, Las Vegas a 4 hour drive, and places such as Rocky Point, Mexico and the coast of southern California are approximately an 8 hour drive from Flagstaff.

Population: Approximately 68,000 people live in the greater Flagstaff area, and county-wide the population is on the order of 137,000 residents. Nearly 5 million people from around the world visit the area each year.

Job Requirements

Age:
21

Citizenship Required:
Yes

High School Grad / GED:
Yes

Driver's License:
Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes

Vision:
AZ POST Requirements

Necessary Certifications:

Be at least 21 years of age; except that a person may attend an academy if the person will be 21 before graduating Undergo a complete background investigation that meets the standards of r13-4-106. A person may begin an academy before the results of the fingerprint check are returned. However, the academy shall not graduate the person and the board shall not reimburse the academy for the person’s training expenses until a qualifying fingerprint check return is obtained.
Undergo a medical examination that meets the standards of r13-4-107 within one year before appointment. An agency may make a conditional offer of appointment before the medical examination. If the medical examination is conducted more than 180 days before appointment, the person shall submit a written statement indicating that the person’s medical condition has not changed since the examination
Undergo a polygraph examination that meets the requirements of r13-4-106, unless prohibited by law

Schooling Prior and Post Hiring:

Be a high school graduate or have successfully completed a general education development (g.e.d) examination.
Not have been previously denied certified status, have certified status revoked, or have current certified status suspended.

Felony, Criminal Activity Disqualifiers:

Not have been convicted of a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in Arizona.

Driving Disqualifiers:

Not have been convicted of or adjudged to have violated traffic regulations governing the movement of vehicles with a frequency within the past three years that indicates a disrespect for traffic laws or a disregard for the safety of other persons on the highway.

Drug Use Disqualifiers:

Not have illegally sold, produced, cultivated or transported for sale marijuana
Not have illegally used marijuana for any purpose within the past six months
Not have ever illegally used marijuana other than for experimentation
Not have ever illegally used marijuana while employed or appointed as a peace officer
Not have illegally sold, produced, cultivated, or transported for sale a dangerous drug or narcotic
Not have illegally used a dangerous drug or narcotic, other than marijuana, for any purpose within the past seven years
Not have ever illegally used a dangerous drug or narcotic other than for experimentation
Not have ever illegally used a dangerous drug or narcotic while employed or appointed as a peace officer
Not have a pattern of abuse of prescription medication

Employment Disqualifiers

Not have been dishonorably discharged from the united states armed forces

Any dishonesty or failure to disclose information during the hiring process will disqualify you. The hire standards are expected to be maintained during employment.

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