deputy sheriff; detention officer; salary

SB 1273 sets minimum starting salary requirements for new deputy sheriffs and detention officers in Arizona counties. For deputy sheriffs, pay must be no more than 5% below the average starting salary of the two highest-paid law enforcement agencies (including DPS) in the same county. For detention officers, pay must be no more than 10% below the average starting salary at the three highest-paying county detention facilities and the state department of corrections. The bill directly affects new hires in county law enforcement roles by establishing these salary benchmarks.