DETENTION TRANSPORT OFFICER

State of Arizona • Tucson, AZ

40d • $54,832 - $71,727

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking motivated and experienced personnel to join our team in the Tucson area. Detention Transport Officers, under general supervision, provide support services to Department personnel by transporting, booking and/or processing detained or arrested persons. Performs related duties as assigned. This recruitment is to establish an 18-month eligibility list to fill current and future vacancies in the Tucson area.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and one (1) year of experience as a detention or correction officer OR graduation from a certified law enforcement training academy.
• Must be at least 18 years of age by hire date.
• Must possess a valid Arizona Driver license by 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 has been completed or similar work has been performed within the last five (5) years.
• Applicants must complete an examination process.
• A polygraph and background investigation are required for successful applicants.
• DPS supports a drug-free work environment through pre-employment drug testing.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Responsibilities

• transporting, booking and/or processing detained or arrested persons
• Performs related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Accrued vacation pay and sick days
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Deferred compensation plan
• Top-ranked retirement plans
• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance plans
• Employee Assistance, Peer and Family Support Programs
• Bus Cards (Subsidized partially by the State)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees