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JOIN THE TEAM

Joining Us:

Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the Search and Rescue Unit. Applications for the 2026 Search and Rescue Class are due by January 31, 2026. The new member class is limited to 30 new members per year. If your application is approved, you will be invited to an Information Session and then to the SAR Academy training dates that are listed below. Completion of all of the training is required to become a qualified SAR Volunteer. SAR Volunteers are expected to commit to at least 50 hours of volunteer service per year, participate in at least 4 missions per year, and at least 4 training sessions per year. 

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Successful applicants will be notified by email prior to February 21st, 2026

Applications can be submitted in the following manner:​

  • Drop at the front desk of the Sheriff's office during normal business hours.

  • Email to adick@coconino.az.gov

  • ​Mail to:
    911 East Sawmill Road
    Flagstaff, AZ, 86001
    ATTN: SAR - SGT. A. DICK

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Please note that in order to Apply to the Coconino County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue Unit, you must...

  • Be at least 18 years old,

  • Be a resident of Coconino County for 6 months of the year,

  • Not have any felony arrests or convictions.

2026 Academy Dates and Information

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  • January 31: SAR application deadline

  • February 17 @ 6 PM: SAR Info Session (by invitation if application is approved)

  • February 21 @ 9 AM: SAR Info Session (by invitation if application is approved)

  • March 21 @ 8 AM: SAR Academy 1 - Orientation/Policy/Resiliency

  • March 22 @ 8 AM: SAR Academy 2 - Fitness/Personal Safety/Risk Mgmt/Leadership-Followership

  • March 28 @ 8 AM: SAR Academy 3A - Map and Compass Classroom

  • March 29 @ 8 AM: SAR Academy 3B - Map and Compass Field Ex

  • April 11 @ 8 AM: SAR Academy 4 - GPS

  • April 12 @ 8 AM: SAR Academy 5 - Tracking

  • April 18 @ 8 AM: SAR Academy 6 - Basic Survival

  • April 19 @ 8 AM: SAR Academy 7 - Comms/Technology

  • April 25 @ 8 AM: SAR Academy 8 - Search Tactics/Litter Carry

  • April 26 @ 8 AM: SAR Academy 9 - Trailers/Pack Check/Graduation BBQ 

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​For more information, download our membership brochure below.

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