Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office
Background Questionnaire
Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Last Name First Name Middle Name
Be sure to read all directions thoroughly and complete all questions with the required information. If a
question does not apply to you, write “DNA” in the space. INITIAL in the bottom right corner.
Position Applying For:
Reserve Deputy
Deputy Trainee
This questionnaire will be used to determine your suitability for employment with Maricopa County, or a
commission with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. It may also be used when necessary to comply with state and local
statutes. An extensive background investigation will be conducted into your personal history.
Applicants applying for compensated positions, Reserve Deputy, and select volunteer positions will be required to
undergo a polygraph examination to confirm the information in this questionnaire, as well as other background
information obtained during your process.
A psychological assessment is also required for Deputy Trainee, Reserve Deputy, Detention Officer, and select civilian
positions.
I understand that I will not receive, and I am not entitled to information collected during the course of my
application process, and I further understand that the information collected will be used in the evaluation process for
employment with Maricopa County. Further, no documents submitted by me will be returned and no copies of any
reports or documents utilized for or during my application for employment or a commission will be furnished or given
to me. If I am not selected for employment, I WILL NOT BE ADVISED OF THE REASONS FOR NON-SELECTION.
Initial here:
Please ensure that all future questions and/or concerns during your process are directed solely to your assigned
investigator. In the event the investigator is unavailable, the supervisor of your investigator will be able to assist you.
This line of communication is essential to expedite your application and ensure a complete and accurate
investigation. _____________________ Initials
APPROPRIATE BUSINESS ATTIRE is required for all steps of your processing. Please dress
appropriately for all appearances, interviews, polygraph examinations, psychological evaluations and
employee orientations. Failure to comply may result in your removal from the hiring process.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
You are required to provide the following documents at the time you turn in this packet and prior to being
scheduled for an interview:
• Government issued Birth Certificate, Passport, Naturalization Certificate or Resident Alien card
• Social Security Card (Front and Back), must be legible and contain discernable security features
• Arizona Driver’s License (Front and Back) Note: If you are an out of state applicant, you must obtain an
Arizona Driver’s License prior to employment if a license is required for the position.
• High School Transcripts or Diploma, or GED
• DD214: Prior to 1979, Member 1 copy; after 1979, Member 4 copy (For prior U.S. Military service)
• Marriage License (Government issued)
• Police Reports
• Court Documents (Civil and/or Criminal)
• Other degrees, licenses or certifications required for the position, or other information requested from your
investigator.
You must provide both an original or certified copy of each required document and a photocopy for your file.
Please photocopy the front and back of any two-sided documents. If you are unable to obtain documents prior
to returning this packet, note what you have done to obtain the missing documentation on Continuation page of
this packet. You will need to obtain the required
documents
before being continued in processing.
Detention Officer
Intern
Sheriff's Posse
Deputy Lateral
Civilian (Enter Position Title) ____________________________________________________________________