Detention Transport Officer - Tucson

Arizona Department of Public Safety•Tucson, AZ

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is recruiting Detention Transport Officers for the Tucson area. Under general supervision, officers support Department personnel by transporting, booking, and processing detained or arrested persons and performing related duties. This recruitment establishes an 18-month eligibility list for current and future Tucson-area vacancies. Applicants must successfully complete the examination process; candidates selected for a position are subject to a complete background investigation. The examination includes a pass/fail physical assessment, a written exam weighted at 40%, and a Qualifications Appraisal Board weighted at 60%.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of experience as a detention or correction officer, or graduation from a certified law enforcement training academy.
Must be at least 18 years old by the hire date.
Must possess a valid Arizona driver license by the hire date.
Must be able to work any hours, including weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, call-outs, and overtime.
Must successfully complete a Department-selected detention/transport training program. This requirement may be waived if an approved training program was completed or similar work was performed within the previous five years.
Must successfully complete the examination process.
Knowledge of basic mathematics, English sentence structure, spelling, grammar and punctuation, basic first aid practices, and basic computer and office equipment operations.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing; establish effective working relationships; maintain composure under stress; analyze situations and take effective action; observe and recall details; restrain violent or combative prisoners when required; apply deadly force in accordance with law and Department policy; work for extended periods in extreme weather; use specialized protective equipment; meet physical job requirements; maintain firearms proficiency; provide first aid; and testify in court.
Progression to the next step requires an overall performance rating of at least “Standard” in the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

Drive Department vehicles to transport people detained or arrested by Department personnel.
Maintain care, custody, and control of individuals during transport.
Physically search individuals and transport vehicles for contraband and seize evidence as appropriate.
Book or process individuals into federal, state, local, or county detention facilities and complete required paperwork.
Transport evidence to and from Department facilities while maintaining chain of custody.
Operate and maintain job-related equipment.
Assist with stranded motorists, traffic control, and collision scene management in accordance with Department policy, as needed.
Prepare detailed reports, forms, logs, and other required paperwork.
Attend job-related training.
Testify in court regarding relevant work-related incidents.