Heading the Call

Now America is embracing a new ethic and a new creed: “Let’s roll.” In the sacrifice of soldiers, the fierce brotherhood of firefighters, and the bravery and generosity of ordinary citizens, we have glimpsed what a new culture of responsibility could look like. We want to be a nation that serves goals larger than self. We’ve been offered a unique opportunity, and we must not let this moment pass.”   President George W. Bush, State of the Union Address, January 29, 2002

Recruitment

• To join the Enforcement Support Posse:  After you have been approved by MCSO to join the posse program you can then contact us to request a sponsorship letter.  We will first discus with you your interest in the program and our ability to work with you for training and commitment to the program.  The letter will authorize the office to assign you to the Enforcement Support Posse.

Qualifications

• You must be at least 18, a US citizen, have a valid Arizona driver's license and be in good mental and physical health. A person cannot have any criminal history or record of improper personal conduct – which will be discovered during the background check – that may affect their suitability for law enforcement work.
• In order to be QAP (Armed) you must also be 21 years old.

MCSO Posse recruitment process

• The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office holds recruiting meetings for the volunteer Posse program once a month. These volunteer, non-compensated positions are made up of people from all walks of life that want to do law enforcement work as a way to give back to their community.

• In order to join the Posse program, a person must be at least 18, a US citizen, have a valid Arizona driver's license and be in good mental and physical health. A person cannot have any criminal history or record of improper personal conduct – which will be discovered during the background check – that may affect their suitability for law enforcement work.

Applicants must complete and have notarized a written application to start the process. The monthly recruiting meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month, except December, and begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Training Center, 2627 South 35th Avenue, just north of the intersection of 35th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road, Phoenix, Arizona.

During the monthly recruitment meeting, interested recruits will be briefed on the Posse program, what to expect throughout the hiring process, training and complete or review the written application.

To expedite the recruitment process, interested recruits can download and complete a Posse recruitment application at the Posse Recruit Application link below. Completed applications must be notarized and brought to the monthly meeting for validation and processing. Do not print the application double-sided, only single-sided applications will be accepted.

Please click on this link for more information and to download the application.