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 are in good mental and physical health. A person must also not have any criminal history or record of improper personal conduct that may affect their suitability for law enforcement work.

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

Interested recruits will complete the written application, be briefed on what to expect throughout the hiring process, training and Posse program.

To expedite the recruitment process, interested recruits can download and complete a Posse recruitment application at the Posse Recruit Application link below. Completed applications can be brought to the monthly meeting for validation and processing.

Posse Recruit Meetings FAQs

When are the recruitment meetings held?
The recruitment meetings are conducted on the third Wednesday of each month, except December.

Where are the recruitment meetings held?
The meetings are held at the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Training Center, 2627 S. 35th Avenue, just north of the intersection of 35th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road, Phoenix, Arizona.

What time do the recruitment meetings start?
6:30 p.m.

What should I bring to the meeting?
Bring the following items: a black ink pen to complete the written application, a valid Arizona driver's license and questions you have about the Posse program.

What can I do to prepare for the recruitment meeting?
To expedite the application process, interested recruits can download a copy of the Posse application. (see link below) Read the instructions carefully, complete the application, and bring the completed application to the meeting for validation and processing.

Downloads
Posse Recruit Application

Contact
Email general questions about the Posse program to:
PosseRecruitment@MCSO.maricopa.gov

Phone
For Posse program information call: 602 876 1778