Police Detention Officer

About the role

The Police Detention Officer performs duties associated with: the operation of a jail, the booking and processing of arrested persons, and the welfare and security of prisoners.

Responsibilities

• Processes prisoners into the City's police detention facility;
• Screens person, property and facility for contraband;
• Captures quality mug shots and fingerprints;
• Sets up and maintains inventory of prisoner's personal property;
• Monitors and logs security checks of prisoners being detained in cells;
• Restrains combative, suicidal, argumentative, or mentally disturbed prisoners;
• Completes detailed records and logs and completes forms;
• Transports prisoners to and from court, county jail and other valley agencies;
• Maintains jail facilities and equipment and conducts routine prisoner cell inspections;
• Transports prisoners to and from court, county jail and other valley agencies.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent;
• At least 21 years of age at the time of application;
• A valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date;
• Ability to obtain and maintain firearm certification;
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification within a year of date of hire.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date;
• Graduated Driver's Licenses are considered restricted;
• Obtain and maintain firearm certification;
• Possess certification from a Detention/Correction/Police Officer academy or ability to obtain certification;
• Possess and maintain a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification within a year of date of hire.

Skills

• Physical agility to restrain and control offenders within the confines of a jail setting or at mobile sites;
• Quick reaction to physical confrontations and emergency situations;
• Perform defensive tactics, which require quick reflexes, agility, coordination, and strength;
• Learn and perform first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures;
• Multiple physical tasks simultaneously;
• Continuous and repetitive arm, hand, and eye movement;
• Visual and muscular dexterity to operate: a motor vehicle, computer equipment, and two-way radio;
• Maintain constant vigilance to the surrounding area;
• First aid;
• Use appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) when needed/required;
• Safely operate a motor vehicle;
• Travel to/from various locations;
• Work a variety of scheduled shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Benefits

• 12 Paid Holidays;
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month;
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month;
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits;
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary);
• Option of Supplemental Life Insurance;
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year;
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit;
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide;
• Pet Insurance;
• Comprehensive benefits package including: 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday; Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month; Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month; Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits; City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); Option of Supplemental Life Insurance; Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year; Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit; Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; Pet Insurance.

Pay

The anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $34.22/hour or $71,177.60 annually.

Schedule

The Police Detention Officer job requires working different shifts to include: rotating, evenings, weekends, and holidays. You will be required to work mandatory overtime and periodic changing shift assignments with minimal notice.