Detention Officer
About The Position
The City of Chandler Police Department, Detention Unit, is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Detention Officer. The Chandler Police Detention Unit is open 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, including weekends and holidays. This is a full-time, temporary, non-exempt position with benefits. An initial work schedule of 3/12 then 4/12 is anticipated. A 12-month probationary period is required for this position. Hiring Incentive: This position is eligible for a new hire incentive payment of - $1,500 paid in two installments, $750 paid upon hire with first paycheck and $750 paid upon successful completion of probation. You will be required to complete a 12-month probationary period. Rehires and active employees are ineligible for the incentive payment.
Requirements
- A High School Diploma or GED
- One (1) year experience in customer service
- Successful completion of Arizona POST recognized County or State Detention Officer Certification within six (6) months of hire or promotion
- The ability to comply with Arizona POST firearms requirements
- A valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
- Experience handling prisoners as a Detention Officer, Corrections Officer, Police Officer, or other related position.
- Arizona POST recognized County or State Detention Officer Certification or equivalent is required for the Detention Officer position.
Nice To Haves
- Detention Officer (active): Applicants who are actively employed in a detention or corrections position and have successfully graduated from an AZPOST-recognized detention officer academy (or equivalent) will be considered lateral candidates and will not be required to attend an academy.
- Detention Officer (former): Applicants who are not actively employed in detention or corrections but graduated from an AZPOST-recognized detention officer academy (or equivalent) and separated from detention/corrections employment within the past twenty-four (24) months after completing at least two (2) years of detention/corrections service, will not be required to attend an academy.
Responsibilities
- Ensures the safety and security of arrestees, prisoners and the general public.
- Transports prisoners to and from the County jail and City court facilities.
- Assists officers with intake and booking processes and Releases prisoners from jail upon court orders for release or secured bond.
- Oversees the general care and custody of arrestees and detainees and conducts holding facility inspections.
Benefits
- Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
- 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
- Accrue 122 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
- Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
- 12 paid holidays per year, plus Winter Break at the end of the year
- Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
- City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation upon employee contribution
- Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
- Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
