Citizen Patrol Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $0.00 Annually
Location : Varies, AZ
Job Type: Volunteer
Job Number: COP 2026-2027
Department: Sheriff's Office
Opening Date: 10/03/2025
Description
CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY
This is a non-compensated, volunteer position within the Pinal County Sheriff's Office. Volunteer performs citizen patrols in marked vehicle of minimal to moderate difficulty to support law enforcement with skilled observation practices, record keeping methods and transfer of information. The volunteer applies knowledge of established policies and procedures. No deviation from standard, established procedures, processes or protocol will be allowed. Decisions made by the volunteer affect the work of the department. The volunteer is under the supervision of the COP Unit Manager, COP Program Director and PCSO area commander.
This is voluntary, unpaid position is not covered under the Pinal County Merit System. Minimum commitment requirement is 16 hours per month for 1 year. Incumbents in this position serve at the pleasure of their respective Appointing Authority. The employment relationship of incumbents in this position is "at will" the employee may be terminated at any time, for any reason, with or without cause.
The application and any supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate.
Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See resume" in lieu of answering. If the question does not apply, mark N/A. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process and your application will be marked as INCOMPLETE.
C.O.P. Academy date: TBD
If qualified, eligible applicants will be notified via email regarding next steps.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

• This is a registry intended to collect applications for future voluntary vacancies containing one or more positions. Eligible applicants might be placed into a registry until a vacant position becomes available.
• This announcement may be closed as soon as a sufficient number of qualified applicants have applied.

TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Active neighborhood patrols.
• Patrol as a one or two-person unit as assigned.
• Provide traffic control as necessary.
• Transport victims, witnesses, or citizens as needed.
• Assist in Agency Response and large-scale emergency or disaster situations as requested.
• Creating visible presence to deter crime.
• Observation, recording and reporting suspicious activities.
• Assuring personal and public safety at all times.
• Maintaining monthly online time records.
• Participation in fairs, educational opportunities, community events, fundraisers, public relations, recruitment efforts and partnerships with other agencies as approved.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information; performs related duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.; must be a minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age, a United States citizen or legal resident.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License.
• Must have transportation to and from the post of duty.
• Must possess proof of current auto insurance, at all times.
• Must successfully pass and complete background examination, as well as a Truth Verification technology.
• Must complete oral interviews.
• Must submit certified driving record.
• Must complete COP Academy.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
PINAL COUNTY VOLUNTEER EXPECTATIONS
Employees will support the County's vision and role model these behaviors by:

• Cultivating a positive work environment.
• Providing quality customer service and maintaining productive working relationships.
• Prioritizing and setting manageable goals.
• Being efficient with time at work.
• Communicating effectively with management, staff, customers, and visitors.
• Being flexible and taking criticism constructively.

Employees will support compliance-related items by:

• Following internal procedures and external regulations.
• Bringing compliance issues to the attention of management.
• Working collaboratively in all facets of position to meet position requirements and support County goals.
• Conform to all safety rules and use all appropriate safety equipment.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications. The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.
All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available. Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).
Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening. If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law.
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.
Questions? Please contact COP Coordinator at: Randy.Oaks@pinal.gov
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Do you understand that this position is voluntary, unpaid and not covered under the Pinal County Merit System. Volunteers in this position serve at the pleasure of their respective Appointing Authority. The volunteering relationship of incumbents in this position is "at will" the volunteer may be terminated at any time, for any reason, with or without cause.This voluntary position requires a commitment of minimum of 16 hours per month for a least 12 months continuously.

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