Cadet Program Overview
MCSO CADET PROGRAM
As a Cadet, young adults have the opportunity to assist the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. Cadets can broaden their understanding and firsthand knowledge of the challenges and job skills that make up their community’s law enforcement service. In addition to gaining a working knowledge of police work, the participants have the opportunity to give of themselves to the community. Cadets are volunteers and do not serve as county employees, sworn or civilian.
The Cadets receive specialized law enforcement training, attend Bi-weekly meetings and volunteer to perform important community services. Along the way, they learn to work as a team, they gain leadership skills, and they serve the community.
The Cadet Program instills ethical development for those who may be interested in a law enforcement career.
As a Cadet, young adults have the opportunity to assist the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. Cadets can broaden their understanding and firsthand knowledge of the challenges and job skills that make up their community’s law enforcement service. In addition to gaining a working knowledge of police work, the participants have the opportunity to give of themselves to the community. Cadets are volunteers and do not serve as county employees, sworn or civilian.
The Cadets receive specialized law enforcement training, attend Bi-weekly meetings and volunteer to perform important community services. Along the way, they learn to work as a team, they gain leadership skills, and they serve the community.
The Cadet Program instills ethical development for those who may be interested in a law enforcement career.
Join Us!The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Cadet Program is always seeking highly motivated young men and women. If you are between the ages of 14-18 years old, with good moral character and an interest in law enforcement, contact us!
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Cadet Program is not a program for “at risk” youth. An applicant cannot have any arrests and/or convictions for felonies or serious misdemeanors. A member must be able to work independently with other Cadets, Supervisors and Deputies. An applicant must be reasonably physically fit and able to stand for long periods and work in various weather conditions. Cadets must be able to take orders and instructions from other senior Cadets or Cadets of greater rank or Cadet Advisors. |
Join the Squad Closest to YOU!
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Cadet Program consist of five squads that make up the overall program. Each squad is run by one or more Advisor and the entire program is overseen by a Lead Program Advisor, which is currently Deputy Wilmer Tinoco #2043. Deputy Tinoco has 16 years of Law Enforcement experience. Information regarding our five squads, including their meeting location, day, and time are listed below.
East Valley Squad - Bi-Weekly on Wednesdays 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM - District 1 Substation 1840 S Lewis Mesa, AZ 85210. Summer hours 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Central Valley Squad - Bi-Weekly on Mondays 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM - Franklin Police and Fire High School 1645 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85007. Summer hours 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
West Valley Squad - Bi-Weekly on Tuesdays 4: 30 PM - 6:30 PM - Mountainside High School 29715 N Crozier Rd, Wittmann, AZ 85361 Summer hours 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
North Squad - Bi-Weekly on Thursday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Desert Arroyo Middle School33401 N 56th St, Cave Creek, AZ 85327. Summer hours 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
North Squad - Bi-Weekly on Thursday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Desert Arroyo Middle School33401 N 56th St, Cave Creek, AZ 85327. Summer hours 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Northeast Squad - Bi-Weekly on Thursdays 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Little Falcons School 14825 N Fayette Dr, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268. Summer hours 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Competition Team Training - On Cadet meeting off week Wednesdays 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Enforcement Support 3325 W Durango St, Phoenix, AZ 85043
Coming soon Tonopah area!!!!
Coming soon Tonopah area!!!!
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