City of Mesa (AZ)-posted 3 months ago
$50,979 - $76,472/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Mesa, AZ
5,001-10,000 employees
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

The current recruitment will be used to fill vacancies at either the Detention Officer Trainee or Detention Officer level in the Mesa Police Department, depending on work experience. This recruitment will also establish Eligible Lists which may be used to fill future vacancies. All vacancies are for the Transport Assignment. The City of Mesa is excited to offer a hiring bonus of $2,000.00 for this position. Half of the bonus ($1,000.00) will be paid after 30 days of hire and the second half ($1,000.00) will be paid upon successful completion of Mesa's Detention Officer training program. First review of applications will be on Monday, October 20, 2025, and weekly thereafter as needed.

  • Taking custody of inmates from arresting officers
  • Booking inmates into the City jail by completing required documentation and forms
  • Fingerprinting inmates
  • Verifying the identification of persons in custody and checking for outstanding warrants
  • Escorting inmates to and from court and processing necessary paperwork
  • Handling video arraignment court sessions for inmates
  • Coordinating and communicating with other jail facilities regarding inmate transfer and movement
  • Performing field drug testing on drugs found on the individual
  • Processing evidence discovered on inmate
  • Applying electronic monitoring devices to inmates per court orders
  • Bonding out inmates according to established guidelines
  • Providing meals and dispensing medicine to inmates
  • Maintaining the jail
  • Transporting prisoners to and from the county jail and other law enforcement agencies
  • Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED
  • A minimum of one year of public contact experience
  • Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date
  • Successful completion of a background investigation and polygraph
  • Candidates given a conditional job offer will be required to successfully complete a psychological evaluation
  • Employment experience as a sworn law enforcement officer
  • Corrections/detention officer experience
  • Military experience
  • $2,000 hiring bonus
  • Structured on-the-job training program
  • Rotating shifts including holidays and weekends
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