Sheridan is a graduate of the FBI National Academy. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in public safety administration and a master’s degree in organizational management.
Sheridan has more than 38 years of law enforcement experience at the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. He spent 33 years of his experience in a leadership position promoting from Corporal to the highest-ranking uniformed position of Chief Deputy.
Jerry Sheridan is also a certified Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) instructor. This shows he has the proven knowledge of the duties and responsibilities associated with being a law enforcement officer, particularly a Sheriff.