Qualifications and Training

Minimum Qualifications
- At least 18 years of age
- Valid driver’s license
- Able to read, write, and speak the English language
- Successfully pass a background inquiry
- US citizen or legal resident
- High School Diploma
To learn more about the qualifications in your area, contact your local SAV office.
Tucson: (520) 351-4903
Green Valley: (520) 351-6744 or visit their website
Ajo: (520) 387-8531
Training
Associate Course: 12 Hours Classroom
12 Hours On-the-Job Training
- Department Organization
- SAV History
- Rules and Regulations
- Civil Liability
- Standards of Conduct
- Use of Force
- Fingerprinting
- Blood-borne Pathogens
- EEO
- Office Etiquette
Basic Course: 40 Hours Classroom
- Rules and Regulations
- Defensive Driving
- Scam Squad
- Public Speaking
- Expectations and Conduct
- Department Programs Training
- Crime Prevention/Neighborhood Watch/Home Security
- CPR
- Internal Affairs
- National Incident Management System
Field Operations: One Week Class
1-on-1 with Field Training Officer
- Emergency Response
- Traffic Control
- Radio Procedures
- Accident and Crime Scene Management
- Special Events
Patrol: FO Qualified
1-on-1 with Field Training Officer
- Threat Assessment/Use of Force/OC Spray
- Radio Procedures
- Neighborhood Watch
- Mt Lemmon
- Bicycle Patrol (Additional Training Required)