DETENTION OFFICER CLOSES: 7/24/26

About the role

This role plays a key role in the safe and secure operations of the City Jail. You'll receive and process arrestees into the facility, conduct searches, document property, take fingerprints & mugshots, monitor prisoner safety and facility security, transport inmates to courts, medical centers, and other facilities, oversee work-release programs, and maintain daily jail logs.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process arrestees into the facility
• Conduct searches, document property, take fingerprints & mugshots
• Maintain inventory, assist with minor facility repairs, and more
• Transport inmates to courts, medical centers, and other facilities
• Maintain daily jail logs
• Oversee work-release programs
• Assist with minor facility repairs

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in a detention setting (preferred)
• Valid Driver License
• Pass a thorough background check
• CPR, First Aid, AED & Food Handler’s Certification (Training available if not currently certified)

Qualifications

Strong judgment in high-pressure situations
Clear and professional communication
Ability to de-escalate conflict and manage detainees safely
Proficiency with basic computer systems and report writing
Understanding of detention protocols and criminal justice processes

Skills

• Strong judgment in high-pressure situations
• Clear and professional communication
• Ability to de-escalate conflict and manage detainees safely
• Proficiency with basic computer systems and report writing
• Understanding of detention protocols and criminal justice processes

Benefits

Lake Havasu City offers an exceptional benefits package for full-time (FTE) employees, including:

• Employer provided Medical/Rx (EPO or HSP)
• Dental/Vision
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Employer-Provided Basic Life Insurance
• Optional Additional Life Insurance
• Optional Insurance-Critical Illness, Hospitalization, Indemnity
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually
• Bereavement Leave
• Paid Vacation
• Short Term Disability
• Opportunities for advancement
• Az State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Optional Deferred Compensation
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay

The salary range for this position is $22.72 - $32.05/Hr DOQ Trainee Salary: $20.44

Schedule

Shift work may include nights, weekends, and holidays (This role requires flexibility and reliability)