Posse Training
The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse is always looking for dedicated men and women to join our team of volunteers. In order to join the Posse program, a person must be at least 21 years old, a US citizen, have a valid Arizona driver's license and be in good health. A person cannot have been convicted of any felonies or have any misdemeanor convictions in the last 12 months or record of improper personal conduct – which will be discovered during the background check – that may affect their suitability for law enforcement work. Interested persons must complete an Interest Form and return it to the Sun Lakes Sheriff Posse office or email it to [email protected] to start the process.
AT THIS TIME, THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR A POSSE APPLICANT IS NOT AVAILABLE AT MCSO.ORG.
Once accepted, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office will contact you. Applicants for the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse are required to complete the Basic Posse Training course curriculum as defined by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. Successful completion of the mandatory twenty-eight (28) hours of classroom training results in classification as a “Basic Posse Member.” Most courses are held at the Sheriff’s Training Center located in Phoenix and in many cases we can help arrange transportation if needed. Classes are subject to change as required per MCSO policy.
There are currently three (3) progressive qualification levels available for Posse members:
* Pre-Employment Initial Background to earn T# serial number.
Basic Training for Posse Recruits
After completing these steps you will be a Basic Posse Member where you will receive a P#. (Community Partnership Level)
**Some online HUB training must be completed annually along with policy updates, to maintain all volunteer levels.
Intermediate Training Level
Upon completion of these steps, you will be an intermediate Posse member. (Community Based Assistance Level & Patrol Assistance Level)
Qualified Armed Posse (QAP)
At this point you will then be QAP Posse Member (Patrol Assistance Level)
* Annual recertification of the 4th, 14th Amendment & Bias Free Policing required to stay in the Posse.
** Annual MOD (Firearms annual re-certification class required) to maintain QAP level.
AT THIS TIME, THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR A POSSE APPLICANT IS NOT AVAILABLE AT MCSO.ORG.
Once accepted, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office will contact you. Applicants for the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse are required to complete the Basic Posse Training course curriculum as defined by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. Successful completion of the mandatory twenty-eight (28) hours of classroom training results in classification as a “Basic Posse Member.” Most courses are held at the Sheriff’s Training Center located in Phoenix and in many cases we can help arrange transportation if needed. Classes are subject to change as required per MCSO policy.
There are currently three (3) progressive qualification levels available for Posse members:
- Basic Training Level
- Intermediate (INT) Level
- Qualified Armed Posse (QAP)
* Pre-Employment Initial Background to earn T# serial number.
Basic Training for Posse Recruits
- Posse Policy GJ-27 & Complaint Reception & Processing (HUB/ON-LINE Training)
- Terminal Operators (TOC) (HUB/ON-LINE Training)
- Critical Policies (HUB/ON-LINE Training)
- Posse Fundamentals (8) IN PERSON CLASS
- 4th, 14th Amendment & Bias Free Policing (20 hours, 2 days x 10 hours each) *
After completing these steps you will be a Basic Posse Member where you will receive a P#. (Community Partnership Level)
**Some online HUB training must be completed annually along with policy updates, to maintain all volunteer levels.
Intermediate Training Level
- Pre-Employment POLYGRAPH to be eligible for Intermediate once passed.
- Traffic A & B (8 hours)
- Radio Procedures (4 hours)
- Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Training (HUB/ON-LINE Training)
- OSA104OL MCSO Defensive Driving Course, Part 1 & Part 2 Use of County & Private Vehicle Equipment (HUB/ON-LINE Training) Vehicle Use Permit (VUP) online paperwork submission.
- American Heart Association CPR & First Aid Certification (8 hours)
- Requires every two-year re-certification course.
- Intermediate (Introduction) Defensive Tactics (4 hours)
- Body Worn Camera (BWC) Training (4 hours)
Upon completion of these steps, you will be an intermediate Posse member. (Community Based Assistance Level & Patrol Assistance Level)
Qualified Armed Posse (QAP)
- Pre-Employment PSYCHOLOGICAL, URINALYSIS to be eligible for QAP.
- Must be INTERMEDIATE Posse Member to take courses.
- 1st course must be Defensive Tactics & OC (24 hrs total); This course includes Use of Force Mechanical Restraints, Weapon Retention.
- Prerequisite for Prisoner Search & Transport
- Prisoner Search & Transport, Pre-Booking (8)
- Qualified Armed Posse (QAP) Firearms Academy (80) includes review of Weapon Retention and Use of Force. **
At this point you will then be QAP Posse Member (Patrol Assistance Level)
- Optional classes for QAP
- Taser (8), Expandable Baton (4)
* Annual recertification of the 4th, 14th Amendment & Bias Free Policing required to stay in the Posse.
** Annual MOD (Firearms annual re-certification class required) to maintain QAP level.
