Careers

Civilian

Overview

The Pima County Sheriff's Department continually recruits for positions other than Deputy Sheriff and Corrections Officer. Civilian opportunities are varied and include clerical, technical, service/maintenance, and professional positions. Some of these positions require working nights, weekends, and holidays. Civilian personnel play an integral role in dealing with the public and providing support to deputies and corrections officers in law enforcement and community service areas.

All positions with the Pima County Sheriff's Department require satisfactory completion of a background investigation, polygraph, and drug screen. The hiring process is very detailed and may take up to 6-8 weeks to complete.

Please visit the Pima County Human Resources website for a list of available positions.  You may also fill out the form in the sidebar to sign up for notifications of civilian positions as they becomes available.

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Health care positions at the Pima County Adult Detention Center are supplied by a private contractor. For information concerning open health care positions click here.

5569 - Safety Loss Prevention Officer ($52,251.00 - $73,151.00 Annually)

Applicants must possess a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate.Applicants must possess a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate.5887 - Public Safety Transcription Technician ($17.36 - $23.44 Hourly)

Job Description - This classification transcribes recorded or written law enforcement officer reports into department-approved formats or onto required forms using computer-based resources to meet departmental and legal standards for content, accuracy, and timeliness. It is distinguished from other clerical, administrative, and Public Safety-related technicians and specialists by its primary focus on the accurate transcribing of legally sufficient reports and documentation.

Minimum Qualifications - High School Diploma or GED required at time of application. 

 

5886 - Public Safety Specialist ($17.36 - $23.44 Hourly)

Job Description - Provides administrative, investigative, or operations support within an assigned unit in direct support of law enforcement or corrections operations, not requiring commissioned or certification as a law enforcement or corrections officer. It is distinguished from the Office Support and Administrative Services classifications by the nature of the specialized duties and requirements of the assigned work unit in law enforcement or corrections support.

Minimum Qualifications - (1) A High School diploma or General Education Development (GED) certification and three years of public contact experience.
OR:
(2) Four years of direct public contact experience requiring explanation and interpretation of rules, regulations, and policies to the public.
OR:
(3) Two years of experience as a certified law enforcement or corrections officer.

 

5549 - Latent Print Examiner I ($25.12 - $35.17 Hourly)

Job Description - Latent Print Examiners collect, preserve, examine, and compare latent print evidence with known inked prints to establish positive identification of persons.  Incumbents perform computer-assisted inked print-to-inked print and latent print-to-inked print comparisons, identifications, and verifications and enter related demographic data into the Arizona Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AZAFIS).

Minimum Qualifications -  (1) A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and completion of eighty (80) hours of International Association for Identification (IAI) Latent Print Certification Board-approved formal training in latent print examination/comparison, and one year of full-time experience in latent print examination/comparison. (Additional relevant experience may substitute for the aforementioned education.)
OR
(2) Current certification as a Latent Print Examiner by the International Association for Identification.

 

5714 - 911 Dispatcher I (Ajo, AZ) ($21.11 - $28.49 Hourly)

Job Description - This position, located in Ajo, Arizona (120 miles from Tucson, Arizona), receives emergency and non-emergency requests for public safety response, determines priorities, dispatches law enforcement and other emergency units, and monitors response progress and any additional support requirements. This classification is distinguished from Sheriff's 9-1-1 Dispatch Supervisor which has supervisory responsibilities for Communications Section staff.  It is distinguished from Sheriff's 9-1-1 Call Taker which does not dispatch or communicate directly with field units via radio or the computer-aided dispatch (CAD) systems.

Minimum Qualifications -  Applicants must possess a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate.

 

5853 - Public Safety Data Technician ($18.23 - $24.61 Hourly)

Job Description - Provides support to Pima County law enforcement by validating, processing, entering, retrieving, and clearing information from local, state, and national computer system files. Assists law enforcement officers by confirming criminal justice information, coordinating extraditions, and issuing victim notifications. 

Minimum Qualifications -  A high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certification and one year of experience with Pima County in processing legal documents in a law enforcement, corrections, probation, or legal setting.

 

5904 - Corrections Cook I ($16.54 - $22.33 Hourly)

Job Description - This position, with rotating shifts, performs work in food production and service in a corrections/detention facility, performing volume cooking and preparation of regular/special diet foods according to prescribed menus and recipes; oversees inmates in food service work. 

Minimum Qualifications - (1) One year of experience in large-scale food preparation. Large-scale food preparation includes food preparation in an institutional setting, e.g., hospital, nursing home, corrections/detention facilities, school or industrial plant cafeterias, large full-service and fast-food restaurants, commercial cafeterias/buffets, hotel/convention banquet facilities, military feeding facilities (ashore or afloat) or similar mass-feeding or catering operations.
OR:
(2) Completion of a culinary arts program through a career and/or technical school, community college, or equivalent.
OR:
(3) Current ServSafe or equivalent certification.

 

5392 - Accountant II - Elected Officials ($57,607.00 - $80,649.00 Annually)

Job Description - This position will perform professional accounting work within the Financial Division of the Pima County Sheriff's Department. They require theoretical knowledge and understanding of the principles, practices, and methods of professional accounting.

Minimum Qualifications - (1) A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, finance, economics, public or business administration, or a closely related field as defined by the appointing authority at the time of recruitment and one year of professional level experience in accounting, budgeting, auditing or accounting analysis, or financial management research. (Additional relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
OR:
(2) One year with Pima County as a Financial Accountant, Financial Analyst, or Financial Operations Technician.   

 

1139 - Finance Administrator ($117,545.00 - $176,318.00 Annually)

Job Description - Plans, directs, and controls the financial administrative operations of the Sheriff’s Department.

Minimum Qualifications - (1) A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public or business administration, accounting, finance, management, or a closely related field as defined by the department head AND four years of professional accounting or financial administration experience, including one year of supervisory experience. (Supervisory experience may be concurrent with the aforementioned experience.)
OR:
(2) Three years of experience with Pima County in a Financial Analyst Supervisor, Financial Administrator-Schools, Financial Operations Manager, or closely related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

 

5504 - Accountant I - Elected Officials ($52,251.00 - $73,151.00 Annually)

Job Description - Performs professional financial accounting work in the Finance & Risk Management department on a Countywide level or within a financial division of an elected official’s office, requiring theoretical knowledge and understanding of the principles, practices, and methods of professional accounting.

Minimum Qualifications - (1) A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, finance, economics, public or business administration, or a closely related field as defined by the appointing authority at the time of recruitment.
OR:
(2) An Associate’s degree with a focus in accounting, finance, economics, public or business administration, or a closely related field as defined by the appointing authority at the time of recruitment and two years of professional accounting experience.

 

5918 - Process Server ($16.54 - $22.33 Hourly)

Job Description - Locates individuals and serves them with subpoenas, summons, writs, notices of hearings, and other related legal documents, and documents such activities as required by law.

Minimum Qualifications - (1) A high school diploma or GED certificate and two years of public contact experience in a criminal justice setting which would include: legal, law enforcement, corrections/detention, courts, or other related public-sector settings.
OR:
(2) Six months of experience as a certified Law Enforcement Officer.

 

5509 - Body Camera Systems Coordinator ($15.75 - $21.26 Hourly)

Job Description - This position is responsible for overseeing the implementation, maintenance, and operation of body-worn camera systems within the organization, ensuring these systems are effectively utilized by law enforcement personnel or other relevant staff, in alignment with legal requirements, departmental policies, and best practices. This role involves coordinating with various stakeholders, conducting training sessions, managing data storage and retrieval, staying abreast of technological advancements in body camera systems. Handling sensitive information captured by body cameras requires a strong sense of ethics and discretion to maintain confidentiality and adhere to privacy regulations.

Minimum Qualifications - (1) A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, law enforcement, information technology, or a closely-related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND one year of experience in law enforcement, security, or technology management, including working with body-worn camera systems and associated software.
OR:
(2) Two years of experience working in law enforcement, security, or technology management, including working with body-worn camera systems and associated software.

 

5569 - Safety Loss Prevention Officer ($52,251.00 - $73,151.00 Annually)

Job Description - This position provides recommendations to Pima County Departments regarding environmental, safety and health, technical, regulatory and policy issues. Plans, analyzes and audits safety and health legislation and regulations; revising as necessary. Provides support for emergency response actions. 

Minimum Qualifications - A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in safety, health, industrial hygiene, environmental science, environmental engineering, risk management or a closely-related field as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND three years of professional-level experience in the field of safety, health, industrial hygiene, risk management or environmental quality.

 

5896 - Administrative Assistant II ($16.54 - $22.33 Hourly)

Job Description - This position supports department operations by handling public inquiries, routing calls, and streamlining communication and administrative processes. Manages data entry, updates digital records, and maintains organized electronic files for easy access. Handles clerical tasks such as managing mail, coordinating couriers, and operating office equipment like printers and digital communication tools. Oversees specialized tasks like drafting and formatting documents to improve operational efficiency. The Administrative Assistant II position differs from the Administrative Assistant I position due to a higher-level complexity of duties.

Minimum Qualifications - ​​​​​​​(1) Two (2) years of experience performing secretarial or administrative tasks providing support to a department, specialized program, or small business.
OR:
(2) One year with Pima County in an Administrative Assistant I position.

How to Apply:

Please reference the Job Title and Job number when applying for the interested position.

 
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Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application.  Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

  • High school diploma or G.E.D.
  • At least 18 years of age (at time of hire)
  • Be of excellent character
  • U.S. Citizen or Alien Work Permit
  • Satisfactory completion of a background investigation
  • Must be willing to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays