Montoya Insurance

Patrol Posse Member

In order to function as a PCSO Patrol Posse Member, applicants must have satisfactorily completed all phases of the Patrol Posse Academy as well as the Field Officers Training program. Upon completion of this training the Member will be considered a Level III Patrol Posse Member authorizing them to operate county marked vehicles, carry an authorized sidearm, and have received command clearance to serve as a Patrol Posse Member in good standing. Patrol Posse Members perform duties of moderate difficulty in multiple areas of service. The volunteers will follow directions from the Posse Command Staff and, while on patrol duty, all PCSO sworn personnel. The work produced must adhere to the highest levels of responsibility and accountability. No deviation from standard, established process or procedure is acceptable without prior approval. This position requires the volunteer to perform a minimum of 16 hours per month (not including meetings and training).

Job Functions

• Provide service to the citizens of Pinal County.
• Provide Law Enforcement Presence
• Provide assistance to sworn deputies and officers in their law enforcement duties.
• Patrol as a one or two person unit.
• Provide security services at special events, crime scenes etc.
• Provide traffic control as necessary.
• Transport arrestees, victims or witnesses as needed.
• Assist in Agency Response and large scale emergency or disaster situations as requested.
• Assist with Command Post and DUI van operations.
• Assist with Patrol Posse specialized training teams.
• Attend ongoing training, safety, proficiencies and qualifications, OJT, firearms and tactical training sessions.
• Attend and pass all regularly scheduled proficiency training sessions
• Provide monthly reports for on-duty times.
• Perform related duties as required or assigned.

Required Qualification

• Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Must possess proof of citizenship
• Must possess a valid Arizona driver license
• Must possess current proof of current automobile insurance at all times.
• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of Graduation from the Posse Academy.
• Must have transportation.
• Must complete oral interviews.
• Must successfully complete and pass a background examination as well as a Truth Verification exam, urine analysis and psychological examination. All background appointments must be scheduled and completed in a timely manner.
• Must not have any felony convictions.

Special Information to Applicants: *Tentative Posse Academy Dates: Jan 2027 - May 2027* Commitment of one year of service, upon graduation from the Posse Academy. Upon review and approval of your application, you will be contacted for an oral interview. Commitment of a minimum of 16 hours per month (Meetings and training not included). Commitment to attend ongoing in-service training and education workshops. Commitment to attend all scheduled meetings.

Physical Demands and Working Environment: Independent body mobility to stand, walk, bend, and sit for prolonged periods of time and/or drive a vehicle. Manual dexterity to reach, and grasp; manual dexterity to hand write or use computer keyboard; vision sufficient to see and read; hear and speak to communicate with citizens in person and over the phone. The ability to communicate effectively, interrogate and interview people, discern noises that may require investigation, and perform telephone and radio communication; perform surveillance, sight and shoot a firearm safely and effectively, gather evidence at crime scenes, and coordinate and conduct detailed investigations. The ability to, perform search activities for extended periods of time, and perform all duties required in a law enforcement environment.

For additional information, please email or call the Posse Captain at Karl.Montoya@pinal.gov 602-292-1676.